GAME SHOW STUDIO Franchise Review 2026: Ratings & Verdict

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Key facts


The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

GAME SHOW STUDIO fits first-time franchise buyers looking for an emerging business concept.

✓ Strengths

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)

$230K - $501K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$50K

Royalty (Item 6)

10% + 10% ad

System size (Item 20)

8 +8

Years in business

1+ yrs

Model GAME SHOW STUDIO's costs in the investment calculator → Prefilled from this filing — startup cost, cash flow and break-even.

Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 10% + ad fund 10% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (10%)

Ad fund (10%)

Total / year

▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

Industry Benchmarks

How GAME SHOW STUDIO ranks against 22 Other peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

54th pct · of 22 peers

Franchise fee

42nd pct · of 22 peers

System size

13th pct · of 22 peers

Other industry averages

Avg investment

$1.2M - $2.0M

Avg franchise fee

$652K

Avg system size

106

Franchises analyzed

22

How GAME SHOW STUDIO stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
GAME SHOW STUDIO Disclosed $50K $230K - $501K 10% 8
Wine and DesignSimilar price None $25K $70K - $272K 6% 48
CmyBiggest system Disclosed $9K $10K - $19K 25% 543
LaunchTop-rated in category Disclosed $75K $3.1M - $6.2M 6% 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a GAME SHOW STUDIO franchise cost?

GAME SHOW STUDIO requires a $50,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $230,000–$500,500, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns GAME SHOW STUDIO?

GAME SHOW STUDIO is franchised by GSS Franchising LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.

Does GAME SHOW STUDIO disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. GAME SHOW STUDIO discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.

What ongoing fees does GAME SHOW STUDIO charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 10% of Gross Revenue and an advertising fund contribution of 10% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many GAME SHOW STUDIO locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, GAME SHOW STUDIO has 8 total locations, with 8 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

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