Launch Park Franchise Review 2026: Ratings & Verdict

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Key facts


The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Launch Park 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)

$3.1M - $6.2M

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$75K

Royalty (Item 6)

6% + 5% ad

Item 19 median rev

$2.08M franchised Launch Parks open full calendar year 2025 with con…

System size (Item 20)

28 +6

Agreement term

10 yrs

Years in business

5+ yrs

Company-owned units

2

Item 3 litigation

None disclosed

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Buyer qualifications

•No exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation

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 6% + ad fund 5% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$2,080,000

$100k$3.8M

Royalty (6%)

Ad fund (5%)

Total / year

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

Executive Summary

Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.

Key Numbers

31

Total units open

5

Units opened last year

0

Units closed last year

5

Net unit growth

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.

5

Risks to review

4

Strengths identified

5

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How Launch Park ranks against 22 Other peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

90th pct · of 22 peers

Franchise fee

80th pct · of 22 peers

System size

40th 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 Launch Park stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Launch Park Disclosed $75K $3.1M - $6.2M 6% 28
AtpSimilar price Disclosed $65K $2.1M - $3.5M 6% 81
CmyBiggest system Disclosed $9K $10K - $19K 25% 543
EscapologyTop-rated in category Disclosed $45K $627K - $2.3M 6% 63

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Launch Park franchise cost?

Launch Park requires a $75,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $3,141,548–$6,232,089, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns Launch Park?

Launch Park is franchised by Launch 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 Launch Park disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. Launch Park discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $2,080,000. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.

What ongoing fees does Launch Park charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 6% of Gross Receipts and an advertising fund contribution of 5% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Launch Park locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, Launch Park has 28 total locations, with 6 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

Does Launch Park grant exclusive territory?

No. Launch Park does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.

What are the renewal and exit terms?

Per the FDD, Launch Park discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a transfer fee of $20,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.

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