FunBoxFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A FunBox franchise requires a total initial investment of $647K – $1.6M, including a $75K franchise fee and an ongoing 8.0% royalty[2]. Per the 2026 FDD, average unit revenue was $452K[2]. SBA 7(a) loans show a 0.0% charge-off rate across 13 loans[1]. Verdict grade: A. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2026 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $647K – $1.6M
- 31st pct Recreation & …
- Avg gross sales
- $452K
- 7th pct Recreation & …
- Royalty
- 8.0%
- 30th pct Recreation & …
- Units
- 30
- 30th pct Recreation & …
- SBA default
- 0.0%
- system-wide median varies by category
Quick verdict · Recreation & Entertainment · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Recreation & Entertainment avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
At 0.4x revenue per dollar invested, this system underperforms the typical 1.5-2.5x range.
Only 0.0% of 13 SBA loans charged off, well below the 16% franchise average.
The system grew 480% year-over-year. Fast growth means demand, but can strain support.
Bottom line
- Total investment $647K – $1.6M including a $75K franchise fee, 8.0% ongoing royalty.
- Average unit revenue of $452K/year (median $421K).
- Verdict A (Top Quintile) with a risk score of 21/100. SBA loan charge-off rate of 0.0% across 13 loans (well below the franchise average, based on all SBA 7(a) franchise lending, 2010–2024).
- No protected territory and the franchisor reserves the right to compete in your area. Clarify territorial boundaries before signing.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- FunBox Franchise, LLC
- Parent company
- FunBox Holdings, LLC
- Incorporated in
- NV
- HQ
- 2510 East Sunset Road, Suite 5-400, Las Vegas, Nevada 89120
- Auditor
- Kezos & Dunlavy
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $2.5M
- vs $2.9M prior year
Affiliated brands
- Giant Inflatable Systems
Other brands the franchisor or its parent operates (Item 1).
Overview
About
FunBox franchisees operate entertainment/recreation venues (likely arcade, gaming, or children's play facilities based on brand positioning). Day-to-day operations include facility management, customer service, equipment maintenance, revenue reconciliation, staff scheduling, and marketing to drive foot traffic and repeat visits.
- CEO
- Laurence Hallier
- Headquarters
- NV
- Founded
- 2021
- FDD year
- 2026
- States available
- 16
FDD Item 7 · 2026 filing · 15 line items
Initial investment breakdown
| Line item | Low | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $75K | $75K | |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $20K | $40K | |
| Lease and Security Deposits | $50K | $100K | |
| Licenses, Dues, Utility Deposits, Etc. | $5K | $10K | |
| Leasehold Improvements/Architect | $300K | $650K | |
| Furniture/Fixtures | $120K | $180K | |
| Signage | $10K | $40K | |
| Computer Hardware and Software, Cameras, Music and Security Systems | $30K | $40K | |
| Initial Inventory | $10K | $25K | |
| Inflatable Park Components | $150K | $200K | |
| Arcade Games and Vending | $30K | $150K | |
| Professional Fees | $5K | $10K | |
| Insurance | $10K | $30K | |
| Miscellaneous Opening Costs including Travel | $20K | $40K | |
| Additional Funds - Two Months | $20K | $40K | |
| Total initial investment | $855K | $1.6M |
Line items extracted from FDD Item 7. Ranges reflect the franchisor's stated low and high per line. Total is the sum of line-item lows / highs — actual costs may fall outside this range depending on market and build-out scope.
Single-unit · estimated
Returns at a glance
Indicative numbers using FDD Item 7 / Item 19 inputs and category-benchmarked cost ratios. Full single-unit, 25-unit portfolio, and LBO models (with every input editable to stress-test your own scenario) live on the financials page.
Store EBITDA · annual
$54K
12.0% margin
Unlevered ROIC
5%
EBITDA / total invested capital
Payback
21.4 yrs
cash-on-cash, unlevered
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $647K – $1.6M
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $5K – $40K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $75K – $75K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 8.0%
- Gross Revenue · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- The greater of $300 or 2% of Gross Revenue (Indoor Park o…
- Total fee load
- 10.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 8.0% of gross sales |
| Transfer fee | $515K |
| Total fee load | 10.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
- Avg gross sales
- $452K
- Per unit, per year
- Median gross sales
- $421K
- Item 19 type
- Actual results of affiliate-owned and franchisee-owned outlets
- Sample size
- 25 units
- vs category median 5 · large
- Range (low → high)
- $118K→$865K
- Cohort dispersion (min → max)
- Quartile band
- $118K→$865K
- Bottom 25% → top 25%
- Transparency
- 8 / 5
- vs category median 4 / 5 · above
Compared against 176 Recreation & Entertainment brands
Revenue is only 0.4x the investment. This means each unit may take 5+ years to recoup the initial outlay at typical margins.
vs Recreation & Entertainment averages
How FunBox Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 30
- Opened
- 27
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 1
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 97%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- Outlier (see FDD)
- Likely small-sample artifact
3-year detail · Item 20
- Opened (3yr)
- 24
- Closed (3yr)
- 0
- Terminated (3yr)
- 0
- Non-renewed (3yr)
- 0
- Transfers (3yr)
- 1
- Reacquired (3yr)
- 0
- Franchisor bought back
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 13 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
Available to sell in · Item 12
- Indiana
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- New York
- South Dakota
- Wisconsin
States where the franchisor is registered to sell new franchises (FDD registration filings).
Fast growth in a small system. Newer franchisors expanding quickly may not yet have the support infrastructure of larger systems.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
- Total loans
- 13
- Loan volume
- $4.9M
- Median loan
- $452K
- 50th percentile
- Charge-off rate
- 0.0%
- rates vary by category · see methodology
Historical SBA 7(a) lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated
- Repayment rate (PIF)
- 100.0%
- 5-yr charge-off
- 0.0%
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 6
- Defaults
- 0
Explore lender portfolios on Bank Reports or regional data on State Reports.
Premium insight
SBA Lending Report
Deep-dive into FunBox's SBA lending history: lender network, geographic footprint, interest rates, and more.
SBA Lending Report
- Principal loss rate and NAICS industry benchmark
- 6 lenders with concentration factor
- Per-state charge-off rates across 8 states
- Startup risk premium and job creation velocity
- 3-year lending trend
Instant access. No subscription.
With a 0.0% charge-off rate across 13 loans, banks have historically viewed this brand favorably for lending.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
FunBox presents elevated risk due to unverifiable financial claims, territorial vulnerability, uncertain franchisor stability (Going Concern status), and questionable unit growth metrics that may mask operational challenges.
Litigation (Item 3)
0 case reference(s): 0 pending, 0 settled.
Largest disclosed settlement: $535,000
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Kezos & Dunlavy
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: No
- Must buy proprietary products: No
- Restricted to system-approved products: Yes
Score breakdown · what drove the 21 / 100 rating
- 01MINORNo Item 19 financial performance representations (claimed avg net income of $957,373 is unverified and extraordinarily high relative to $451,565 average revenue — mathematically implausible)
- 02MINORUnprotected territory creates direct competition risk and limits pricing power in saturated markets
- 03MINORExplosive 480% YoY unit growth (20 → 30 units) suggests either aggressive expansion before market validation or aggressive recruitment during economic uncertainty
- 04HIGHGoing Concern status is FALSE, which should be TRUE for a healthy franchisor — potential solvency or sustainability concerns
- 05MINORWide investment range ($647K–$1.63M, 152% spread) indicates unclear cost structure or high variability in actual startup costs
- 06MINOR8% royalty on gross revenue is owed regardless of profitability, creating cash flow pressure in startup/ramp phases
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 10 years |
| Territory type | Geographic / Population-based |
| Protected territory | No |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Termination groundsℹ | 1 |
| Curable defaultsℹ | 1 |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Nevada |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
0 case reference(s): 0 pending, 0 settled.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 7 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 27 hrs
- Training location
- On-site and corporate
- POS system
- Roller, Xola and/or Square
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Roller, Xola and/or Square
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
13 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
FunBox · FDD (2026) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a FunBox franchise?
The total investment to open a FunBox franchise ranges from $647K – $1.6M, with an initial franchise fee of $75K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do FunBox franchise owners earn?
According to Item 19 of the FunBox FDD, the average gross sales per unit is $452K. The median is $421K. Note: this is gross revenue, not profit. Actual owner earnings vary based on location, operating costs, and management.
What is FunBox's franchise failure rate?
Based on SBA 7(a) loan data, FunBox has a charge-off rate of 0.0% across 13 loans, meaning 0.0% of franchise loans were charged off. Charge-off rates are one proxy for franchise risk, though they do not capture all closures. This data comes from FOIA-sourced SBA lending records.
How many FunBox franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, FunBox has 30 total units in the United States, including 0 franchised units and 1 company-owned units. 27 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is FunBox a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates FunBox as a A-grade franchise with a risk score of 21 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.