How much does a Escapology LLC franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $630,500–$2,535,500, including a $45,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Escapology LLC franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Escapology LLC scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 1 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Escapology LLC franchise

Entertainment - Escape Rooms · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

BDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★★★☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 4/5

Investment

$630,500–$2,535,500

Total fees

8% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

3 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Escapology LLC worth it? How it compares to 312 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	8% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $630,500	pricier than 85% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade B	more honest than 84% of other franchises franchises
Closure rate	3.4% of outlets	worse than 65% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits	1	about average

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Discloses gross sales by outlet type (company-owned, stand-alone franchised, FEC) with staffing, occupancy, fees, marketing, and profit breakdowns. Excludes new units under 12 months. Cherry-picks 2025 mature units only.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

Zero terminations 2023-2025; 3 ceased operations 2025 (low exit signal); healthy growth trajectory.

Legal history (Item 3)

1 matters disclosed.

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Escapology LLC franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Escapology LLC franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $630,500–$2,535,500, including a $45,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Escapology LLC franchise owners make?: Discloses gross sales by outlet type (company-owned, stand-alone franchised, FEC) with staffing, occupancy, fees, marketing, and profit breakdowns. Excludes new units under 12 months. Cherry-picks 2025 mature units only. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the Escapology LLC franchise failure rate?: Zero terminations 2023-2025; 3 ceased operations 2025 (low exit signal); healthy growth trajectory.
Is a Escapology LLC franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Escapology LLC scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 1 legal matters. 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 Escapology LLC or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.