How many Sandbox VR franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, Sandbox VR has 10 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. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

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.

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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.

FDD Year:

10locations

$1440K–$2477K

Since 2019

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

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$50,000

Initial Investment

$1,439,616 – $2,476,698

Royalty Rate

5.00%

Brand Fund

1.00%

Fixed Monthly Fees

$1,000 – $2,000

5% royalty + 1% brand development fund + $1000-$2000/mo minimum royalty

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Data Based On: Gross sales data aggregated for 43 stores (10 franchised, 33 company-owned) for FY25. Financial tables data aggregated for 36 stores (3 franchised, 33 company-owned) for FY25.

* Financial performance metrics for individual franchised units could not be extracted as the provided data is aggregated across both franchised and company-owned stores without a clear breakdown to isolate franchised unit performance. The document explicitly states the gross sales data includes 10 franchised units out of 43 total, and rent/financial data includes 3 franchised units out of 36 total, but does not provide separate financials for these franchised subsets.

Extracted Item 19 Section

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How Sandbox VR Compares

Key Insights

Top 10 largest franchise system in Family Entertainment

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Sandbox VR Current	$1.4M – $2.5M	$50K	5.0%	10
URBAN AIR ADVENTURE PARK	$2.9M – $7.9M	$100K	7.0%	202
ALTITUDE TRAMPOLINE PARK	$2.1M – $3.5M	$65K	6.0%	71
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	$1.2M – $2.5M	$54K	6.3%	–

* 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 (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1FL

2CA

3NJ

4MI

5PA

6VA

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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.

8 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

11 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

11 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases1

Disputes primarily involved termination of franchise agreements, allegations of breach of contract and statutory duty of fair dealing, and claims for damages.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryYes

GSUSA and several affiliates filed for bankruptcy in 2020.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a Sandbox VR franchise ranges from $1,439,616 to $2,476,698. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.