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Escapology Franchises for Sale

A multi-room escape game venue where teams solve themed puzzles against the clock. A large leased entertainment space with franchisor-built games and per-player licensing fees.

88
Total units
$631K+
Initial investment

Brand Performance Snapshot

Franchised and company-owned unit counts for 2023 through 2025, as reported in the franchisor's FDD.

Unit count by year
Franchised Corporate
61
2023
75
2024
88
2025
68
Franchised units
20
Company-owned units
88
Total units
+44.3%
3-yr unit growth

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Escapology Franchise Model Overview

Escapology facilities host live escape games: groups book a themed room, typically about 240 square feet, and work together to solve puzzles and unlock the exit within a set time. A venue usually holds five to eight games in 2,800 to 5,000 square feet, either as a stand-alone storefront or inside a family entertainment center, casino or similar venue. The build-out is the main cost: leasehold improvements, purchased games and their installation push the investment from the mid-six figures to well into seven. Beyond the royalty, which carries rising monthly minimums, owners pay a per-player fee on licensed games, a technology fee, an innovation fee, a managed marketing program and a 6 percent local advertising minimum, and from year six may have to replace a game annually. The franchisee must employ a trained full-time manager, so semi-absentee ownership is possible. Franchised and company-owned outlets have both grown each of the last three years.

Ideal owner profile

Semi-absentee investor who will hire and retain a trained full-time facility manager
Capital for a mid-six to seven-figure entertainment build-out plus rising royalty minimums
Experience in hospitality, events or entertainment with weekend and evening staffing
Comfortable reinvesting in new games over time to keep the venue fresh
Multi-unit developers can commit to 3 to 8 outlets under a development agreement

Investment Snapshot

Initial franchise fee $45,000 (includes up to 8 initial games; $5,000 per additional game)
Total initial investment $630,500 – $2,535,500
Royalty 6% of Gross Sales (minimum $1,000/month first 18 months, $2,000 next 18, $3,000 thereafter)
Ad / brand fund No national brand fund stated; 6% of Gross Sales minimum local advertising; Managed Marketing Program $849–$1,599/month; 2% Innovation Fee
FDD year 2026 (unit data through 2025)
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