Escapology franchise
Escapology runs escape room venues where groups have an hour to solve puzzles and get out of themed rooms, popular for parties and team-building events. At the end of 2025 there were 88 Escapology locations in the US, 68 franchised and 20 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $631K–$2.54M
- Franchise fee
- $45,000
- Royalty
- 6%
- Locations, 2025
- 88+22 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 2016
- Franchisor based in
- Orlando, Florida
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Protected territory
- Financing
- None offered
From Escapology, LLC’s 2026 filing.
How much a Escapology franchise costs
Opening one Escapology venue costs an estimated $630,500 to $2,535,500. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Escapology, LLC, 2026 filing, page 18
Escapology franchise fee
The franchise fee is $45,000, per venue. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Escapology, LLC, 2026 filing, page 9
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross sales, with a monthly minimum rising from $1,000 to $3,000, plus a per-player fee on licensed games, paid monthly. |
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Source: Escapology, LLC, 2026 filing, page 10
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Escapology publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports 2025 gross sales for company and franchised venues open the full year. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Escapology, LLC, 2026 filing, page 45
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 52 (+6) | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 | 63 (+11) | 12 | 0 |
| 2025 | 68 (+5) | 20 | 6 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Escapology, LLC, 2026 filing, page 51
How Escapology compares
Of the 6 entertainment franchises on this site, Escapology is the 3rd cheapest to open and the 5th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Escapology | Typical entertainment |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $631K | $1.37M |
| Royalty | 6% | 6% |
| Closed or left per year | 3.2% | 4.1% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | +47.8% | +14.4% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 6 of 6 |
Typical is the median across the 6 brands in entertainment franchises.
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Escapology franchise questions
Does Escapology help with financing?
No. Escapology does not offer financing or guarantee loans or leases, so buyers arrange their own, usually a bank or SBA loan.
Do Escapology franchisees get a protected territory?
Yes. Escapology assigns a protected territory where it won't open or license another location while you meet the agreement's terms.
How long is a Escapology franchise agreement?
The initial term is 10 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is Escapology growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 28 franchised locations opened and 6 closed or left, a net change of +47.8%. About 3.2% of locations closed or left each year. That is in line with the 4.1% typical for entertainment franchises.
How does Escapology compare with other entertainment franchises?
Of the 6 entertainment franchises here, Escapology is the 3rd cheapest to open (low end $631K against a $1.37M median) and the 5th largest by number of locations. Its 6% royalty is in line with the 6% median.
Does Escapology say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports 2025 gross sales for company and franchised venues open the full year. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Escapology based?
Escapology, LLC is based in Orlando, Florida and the brand has sold franchises since 2016.