How much revenue does a Sandbox VR franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a Sandbox VR franchise is $2,088,378. The median revenue is $2,088,378.

How many Sandbox VR franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, Sandbox VR has 3 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2019.

Can you get an SBA loan for a Sandbox VR franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for Sandbox VR franchises. Historical data shows 8 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for Sandbox VR franchisees, with an average loan amount of $1,177,125. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is Sandbox VR a good franchise to buy?

Sandbox VR 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.

Sandbox VR

Sandbox VR franchises businesses that offer live-action, hyper-reality experiences combining virtual reality and physical adventures with full body tracking systems in dedicated game rooms called Holodecks, each supporting 2-6 participants. The business model involves significant initial investments for site development, equipment, and operations under strict franchisor standards, including mandatory fees and marketing programs, with options for multi-unit development agreements. They target the general public, including children, adults, and families, in a competitive entertainment market featuring immersive gaming venues.

Locations

$251K–$1875K

Investment

Since 2019

Franchising

Entertainment & RecreationPleasanton, CAGloStation USA, Inc.www.sandboxvr.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$50,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$250,719 – $1,875,464

Low: $250,719High: $1,875,464

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

5.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

1.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$583 – $583

Item 6 of FDD

5% royalty (or min $1,000/Holodeck) + 1% brand development fund + $583/mo platform fees (reservation operating platform and marketing automation)

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Median Gross Revenue

Data Based On: 3 franchised Sandbox VR Businesses operating in the United States as of December 31, 2024. Data extracted from individual unit gross sales for fiscal year 2024.

* Average gross revenue and median gross revenue were calculated from the 2024 annual gross sales of the two franchised units (Paramus, NJ: $2,140,619 and Woodbridge, NJ: $2,036,137) that were open for the full 12 months of FY24. The third franchised unit (St. Petersburg, FL) was open for only 6 months in FY24, and its annual sales ($506,070) were excluded from these averages consistent with the FDD's statement that annual averages were not provided due to partial year operations of some locations. Page 4 explicitly states that gross sales figures do not reflect costs of sales, operating expenses, or other costs for net income or profit, hence all profit/EBITDA fields are set to null.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How Sandbox VR Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Sandbox VR Current	$251K – $1.9M	$50K	5.0%	3
URBAN AIR ADVENTURE PARK	$3.1M – $8.4M	$100K	7.0%	193
ALTITUDE TRAMPOLINE PARK	$1.6M – $3.0M	$50K	N/A	69
Escapology	$627K – $2.3M	$45K	6.0%	63
Miss Teen USA	$24K – $1.2M	N/A	N/A	51
Pump It Up	$104K – $661K	$30K	6.0%	42
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.

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Sandbox VR franchisees (2021 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$1,177,125

Total Volume

$9.4M

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

3 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 Cases2

Termination disputes, failure to pay fees, and breach of franchise agreement claims, resolved by settlement.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryYes

GSUSA (case no. 1:20-bk-11435-MB) and affiliates GloStation Core USA, Inc. and multiple Sandbox VR LLCs filed bankruptcy in 2020 (case nos. 1:20-bk-11434-MB through 1:20-bk-11443-MB).

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 Sandbox VR franchise ranges from $250,719 to $1,875,464. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.