How much revenue does a Escapology franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a Escapology franchise is $632,143.17.

How many Escapology franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, Escapology has 63 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

$627K–$2296K

Investment

Since 2016

Franchising

Entertainment & RecreationOrlando, FLPeninsula Capital Partnerswww.escapology.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$45,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$626,500 – $2,295,500

Low: $626,500High: $2,295,500

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$1,497 – $2,247

Item 6 of FDD

6% royalty (with monthly mins) + 2% innovation fee + $849-$1,599/mo managed marketing + $499/mo technology fee + $149/mo booking/POS fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Average Net Profit

Data Based On: 52 franchised units (43 Stand-Alone and 9 Family Entertainment Center units) open for a full year of 2024.

* Calculated weighted average gross revenue: (43 Stand-Alone units × $707,671 + 9 FEC units × $271,288) / 52 total units = $632,143.17. Calculated weighted average net profit (Profit After Core Expenses): (43 Stand-Alone units × $248,262 + 9 FEC units × $155,303) / 52 total units = $232,172.94. Median gross revenue, revenue quartiles, gross profit, EBITDA, and net income could not be determined for the combined franchised units from the provided data. 'Profit After Core Expenses' is used as 'average_net_profit' as per its definition in Note 5, which clarifies it is before certain other expenses needed to calculate EBITDA.

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	$627K – $2.3M	$45K	6.0%	63
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 (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1TX

2FL

3MI

4GA

5OH

6CA

7IA

8WI

9AZ

10CT

11IL

12IN

13MA

14MD

15NC

+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

2 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 $626,500 to $2,295,500. This includes a franchise fee of $45,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.