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The Factory - Franklin
4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,316 Google reviews · Go-kart track in Franklin, North Carolina
Family entertainment park with go-carts, arcade & mini-golf, plus casual dining options.
Plan your visit
- Price about $100 per race — confirm with the track; multi-race packages are usually cheaper than a single race
- First time? most tracks are arrive-and-drive — walk-ins are usually fine for open racing; arrive a few minutes early for the safety briefing, and expect a short wait for a grid on busy days
- Junior karts kid-sized or cadet karts mentioned — check the current height and age requirements before you bring little racers
- Food & bar somewhere to grab food or a drink between races
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 828-349-8888
- Website franklinfun.com
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 1–7 pm |
What's inside
“There is a whole other section of arcade games, climbing play area, vr, etc.”
“Go carts, food, bounce area, laser tag, tons of video games.”
“Mini golf and there’s is the trampoline area as well.”
What racers highlight
“Otherwise, it was clean, we'll staffed, and staff was very welcoming.”
“So happy they brought the pizza factory back, got new games, and had Christian music playing the whole time!”
“There is a whole other section of arcade games, climbing play area, vr, etc.”
“Otherwise, it was clean, we'll staffed, and staff was very welcoming.”
From the reviews
I visited The Factory with my bf and a friend of ours. I wasn't expecting much, as there are coments saying that the place needs renovating.. I agree that it has potential for new games that are broken or a update on the go-karts, but we had so much fun there!
Took granddaughter for a play day. She is almost 5. She had fun, specially JUMPING! but they should get more kid friendly games and less "claw" machines. Littles don't understand the claws are rigged to NOT win and spend money on trying to get the prize and tear up when disappointed.
Go carts, food, bounce area, laser tag, tons of video games. Small area for young kids, ice cream shop, miniature golf, virtual game. I’m sure I’m forgetting some things but such a great place!!! Something for all ages! One of my absolute favorite places in town. You won’t be disappointed!
Huge space with lots to do! We went primarily for the jump area. There is a whole other section of arcade games, climbing play area, vr, etc. The jump was 24$ for 2 hours, which is what we did. Everything else was pay to play and not worth it for us as we had limited time.
Birthday parties at The Factory - Franklin
The Factory - Franklin hosts birthday parties — confirmed on their own site. Go-kart parties usually come with a dedicated host who runs the races, sorts everyone into heats, and handles setup and cleanup — so parents can mostly watch the racing. Packages typically bundle a set number of races with a party room, pizza, and drinks, and many tracks put younger guests in junior karts. Packages, party rooms, and pricing change often, so check the current options and book ahead — weekend slots go fast at popular tracks.
Junior karts at The Factory - Franklin
Reviews and the track's own info mention junior or kid-sized karts at The Factory - Franklin — lower-speed cadet karts, junior sessions, or height-based karts, usually for ages around 5–8. Age and height requirements change often, so check the current rules before you plan a trip around one.
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