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AR Workshop vs DEFY

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both AR Workshop and DEFY are recreation & entertainment franchises. AR Workshop requires an investment of $94K – $174K while DEFY requires $2.7M – $4.2M. In terms of revenue, DEFY reports higher average unit revenue at $2.0M. AR Workshop has SBA lending data on file with a 9.1% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates AR Workshop C (Average) and DEFY B (Above average).

Investment Range
$94K – $174K
$2.7M – $4.2M
Franchise Fee
$35K
$60K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$128K
$2.0M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
9.1% (19 loans)
N/A
Total Units
115
61
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2017
2018
FDD Year
2024
2022