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The real numbers on owning a 810 Entertainment franchise
Entertainment (Family Entertainment Centers - Bowling, Billiards, Axe Throwing, Golf Simulators, Dining) · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
CDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
★★★☆☆FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 3/5
Investment
$2,941,500–$4,967,000
Total fees
8% of sales
Outlets
11
Closure signals
0 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
0
Is 810 Entertainment worth it? How it compares to 131 similar franchises
Ongoing fees
8% of sales
lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost
from $2,941,500
pricier than 98% of peers
Disclosure honesty
Grade C
typical for the category
Closure rate
0.0% of outlets
better than most (median 1.8%)
Disclosed lawsuits
0
fewer than most
Benchmarked against every other franchises franchise we've graded from public FDDs — the context the franchisor's pitch never gives you.
What their own earnings claim actually says
Total Revenue and per-sq-ft data for company-owned and franchise outlets 2023-2025. Only outlets open full year included. Small sample sizes; franchise data sparse early years.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
Zero terminations, transfers, or closures in 3-year period. Very young system (1 franchise in 2023).
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Franchisor's framing: Total Revenue and per-sq-ft data for company-owned and franchise outlets 2023-2025. Only outlet…
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The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $2,941,500–$4,967,000, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do 810 Entertainment franchise owners make?
Total Revenue and per-sq-ft data for company-owned and franchise outlets 2023-2025. Only outlets open full year included. Small sample sizes; franchise data sparse early years. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the 810 Entertainment franchise failure rate?
Zero terminations, transfers, or closures in 3-year period. Very young system (1 franchise in 2023).
Is a 810 Entertainment franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. 810 Entertainment scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with 810 Entertainment or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.