How much revenue does a Escapology franchise make?

According to the 2024 FDD, the average gross revenue for a Escapology franchise is $618,912.41. The median revenue is $680,634.

How many Escapology franchise locations are there?

As of the 2024 FDD, Escapology has 52 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2016.

Can you get an SBA loan for a Escapology franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for Escapology franchises. Historical data shows 37 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for Escapology franchisees, with an average loan amount of $575,432. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is Escapology a good franchise to buy?

Escapology shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

Escapology

FDD Year:

Escapology franchises operate live escape game facilities, known as escape rooms, where teams of players cooperatively discover clues, solve puzzles, and accomplish tasks to 'escape' within a set time period. The business model centers on franchising the Escapology System for stand-alone storefront locations or integrations into family entertainment centers, casinos, or theme parks. They target the general public seeking high-quality, immersive entertainment experiences.

Locations

$363K–$1934K

Investment

Since 2016

Franchising

Entertainment & RecreationOrlando, FLPeninsula Capital Partnerswww.escapology.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$45,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$362,667 – $1,933,500

Low: $362,667High: $1,933,500

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$1,497 – $1,947

Item 6 of FDD

6% royalty + 2% innovation fee + $849-$1,299/mo managed marketing + $499/mo technology fee + $149/mo booking/POS platform fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Median Gross Revenue

Data Based On: 46 franchised units (37 Stand-Alone and 9 Family Entertainment Center) and 7 company-owned units, open for the full year 2023, were included in the financial data sample.

* Weighted average gross revenue calculated from 37 Stand-Alone units (average $694,864) and 9 FEC units (average $306,667) for a total of 46 franchised units. Median gross revenue is reported as the median of the larger group of Stand-Alone franchised units ($680,634). Profit After Core Expenses is defined in Note 5 as a figure from which additional costs (per player fees for licensed games, cost of any merchandise sales, property insurance, repairs & maintenance, accounting and legal fees, and other miscellaneous office and operating expenses) must be deducted to arrive at EBITDA. Since these additional deductions are not quantified, and no explicit figures for net income, net profit, or EBITDA are provided, these fields cannot be extracted or estimated.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How Escapology Compares

Key Insights

#3 largest franchise system in Family Entertainment
One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Family Entertainment

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Escapology Current	$363K – $1.9M	$45K	6.0%	52
URBAN AIR ADVENTURE PARK	$3.1M – $8.4M	$100K	7.0%	193
ALTITUDE TRAMPOLINE PARK	$1.6M – $3.0M	$50K	N/A	69
Miss Teen USA	$24K – $1.2M	N/A	N/A	51
Pump It Up	$104K – $661K	$30K	6.0%	42
Funbox	$647K – $1.5M	$75K	8.0%	34
Family Entertainment Average 16 franchises	$978K – $2.3M	$53K	6.6%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 16 Family Entertainment franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2023)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1TX

2FL

3MI

4CA

5AL

6AZ

7GA

8IA

9IN

10MD

11NC

12NJ

13OH

14SC

15TN

+14 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Escapology franchisees (2017 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$575,432

Total Volume

$21.3M

Default Rate

0.0%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts

1 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a Escapology franchise ranges from $362,667 to $1,933,500. This includes a franchise fee of $45,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.