Now Accepting Applications · Houston TX · June 2026

Build Your Own Business
With The PLEY Zone Partner
Program™

Operate Captain PLEYSMART and PLEYCUP™ in your community zone. Run weekend events · drive school advertising · earn 35% of all revenue — from home · with a truck and a passion for community.

4 robots · 1 event each per week · 100 PLEYCUP™ orders per event · $35 avg · Significant income potential per zone.

A Community Business Built On Education

PLEYSMART is a national health technology education platform. The PLEY Zone Partner Program places dedicated community entrepreneurs in every major US city — each operating in their own exclusive geographic zone.

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Captain PLEYSMART — 7-Foot Robot Display

A 7-foot community education robot deployed at venues across your zone — restaurants · churches · car washes · golf courses · car dealerships and neighborhoods. Every deployment drives community engagement and PLEYCUP™ donations.

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PLEYCUP™ — Transforming Tabletop Game

A patent-pending cup that transforms into a health education game board. Guests donate $29.99–$50 to receive one shipped to their home. Every donation supports health technology education for low-income students in your community.

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School Display Advertising

Monday through Thursday Captain PLEYSMART visits school campuses in your zone — carrying advertising for local businesses. A separate weekday revenue stream on top of weekend events.

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Exclusive Zone Territory

Your zone is yours exclusively. No other PLEY Zone Partner operates in your territory. You build relationships · secure venues and grow revenue in a defined geographic area — 150,000–500,000 residents.

4
Robots per zone
5
Venue types
7
Revenue days per week
200
Zones nationwide

What You Earn As A Zone Partner

Zone Partners earn 35% of all revenue generated in their exclusive territory. Income comes from three streams — weekend venue events, weekday school advertising, and PLEYCUP™ donations. Specific income projections are shared during your private discovery call.

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Weekend Venue Events

Friday through Sunday deployments at restaurants, churches, car washes, golf courses and car dealerships across your zone.

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Weekday School Advertising

Monday through Thursday Captain PLEYSMART visits school campuses carrying advertising for local businesses in your community.

PLEYCUP™ Donations

Guests at events donate to receive a PLEYCUP™ shipped to their home — supporting health technology education while generating revenue.

What You Need To Qualify

You don't need a storefront · a degree or corporate experience. You need community · commitment and the right logistics.

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Truck or Large SUV

Must be able to transport the 7-foot Captain PLEYSMART robot. Standard cars will not fit the panels.

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Climate-Controlled Storage

A garage · storage unit or spare room to store the robot and PLEYCUP™ inventory safely between events.

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Community Connections

Existing relationships in your zone — venue contacts · church connections · neighborhood networks. Local trust is your most valuable asset.

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$10,000 Zone Investment

Covers your robot · 100 PLEYCUP™ starter inventory · training · marketing materials · platform access and exclusive zone territory.

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Weekend Availability

Events run primarily Friday evenings · Saturdays and Sundays. Weekday school visits handled during business hours.

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Belief In The Mission

PLEYSMART exists to provide health technology education to every child regardless of income. Zone Partners must genuinely believe in this mission.

Everything Included In Your $10,000 Zone Package

$10,000
One-time investment · everything included · territory yours exclusively
Captain PLEYSMART robot — fully built and ready to deploy
100 PLEYCUP™ starter units — at cost price
Exclusive zone territory license
2-day comprehensive training program
Partnership proposals for all 5 venue types
PLEYSMART branded t-shirts and business cards
Microsoft Teams · Discord · Clockify platform access
Marketing materials and event signage
Operator dashboard and analytics access
Ongoing PLEYSMART HQ support and guidance
Apply For Your Zone →

From Application To Launch — 60 to 90 Days

We don't rush onboarding. 60–90 days gives you time to set up properly · hire your team and map your strategy before your first event.

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Week 1–2

Application & Vetting

Submit your application. PLEYSMART reviews and schedules a 30-minute discovery call to learn about you · your zone and your community connections.

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Week 3–4

Zone Assignment & Agreement

Your exclusive zone is confirmed. Agreement signed. $10,000 investment received. Your robot build begins.

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Month 2

Setup · Training · Preparation

Robot delivered. 2-day training completed. Accounts set up. PLEYCUP™ inventory received. Zone strategy mapped. Ambassador team recruited.

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Month 3

Shadow Events & Practice

Shadow PLEYSMART-operated events. Run your first 2 practice events with support. Refine your pitch and process.

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Month 3–4

Independent Launch

You launch independently in your zone. Run 4 events per week. School advertising begins. Revenue starts flowing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a franchise?
No. The PLEY Zone Partner Program is not a franchise. It is an authorized community operator program. You are an independent contractor operating in your zone under the PLEYSMART brand. There are no ongoing royalty fees beyond the initial zone investment — your earnings are 35% of all zone revenue.
How quickly can I recoup my $10,000 investment?
Zone Partners who operate consistently typically see strong returns within their first few months. Your exact timeline depends on how many events you run and how actively you build venue relationships. Specific projections are discussed during your discovery call.
Do I need prior business experience?
No. You need community relationships · a truck · climate-controlled storage and the drive to serve your neighborhood. PLEYSMART provides the robot · the product · the brand · the training · the playbook and the ongoing support.
What cities are currently accepting applications?
We are currently accepting applications for all four Houston zones — Southeast · Southwest · Northwest and Northeast Houston. Applications for Dallas · Austin and San Antonio will open in Q3 2026. Apply now to be first in line for your preferred zone.
When will Cohort 1 launch?
Cohort 1 is scheduled to launch in October 2026 — aligned with the Fall season. Onboarding begins in July 2026. Apply now — we are accepting applications and will begin vetting as soon as positions are confirmed.
Can I apply if I'm outside Houston?
Yes — we encourage applicants from all major Texas cities and beyond. If your city is not yet in our schedule we will add you to our national waitlist and contact you when your market opens.

Apply For Your PLEY Zone

We are accepting applications now. We will review and contact qualified applicants as zones open. Applying now does not obligate you financially — it simply holds your place in our vetting queue.

Submitting this application does not obligate you financially. PLEYSMART will contact qualified applicants to schedule a discovery call. All information is kept strictly confidential.

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Application Received!

Thank you for applying to the PLEY Zone Partner Program. We will review your application and contact you within 5–7 business days to schedule your discovery call.

In the meantime feel free to email us at partners@pleysmart.org with any questions.