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ACT vs Escapology — which franchise is the better buy?
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| ACT | Escapology | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | B | B |
| Investment from | $83,447 | $626,500 |
| Total fees | 9% | 8% |
| Outlets | 128 | 75 |
| Lawsuits | 2 | 1 |
ACT: what their numbers say
2025 data: 116 qualifying units, avg gross revenue $609,587, avg gross profit $365,706. Year-over-year revenue growth 4.6%. Quartile breakdowns provided. Cherry-picking: excludes 12 units (11 mid-year opens, 1 limited schedule), excludes terminated/ceased operations.
Escapology: what their numbers say
2024 gross sales data for 3 unit types (company-owned, stand-alone franchised, FEC franchised). Excludes new units. Unaudited franchisee cost data. Profit after core expenses reported.
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