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AR Workshop vs The Rock Underground

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both AR Workshop and The Rock Underground are recreation & entertainment franchises. AR Workshop requires an investment of $94K – $174K while The Rock Underground requires $71K – $188K. AR Workshop discloses average revenue of $128K; The Rock Underground does not report Item 19 data. AR Workshop has SBA lending data on file with a 9.1% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates AR Workshop C (Average) and The Rock Underground A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$94K – $174K
$71K – $188K
Franchise Fee
$35K
$25K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$128K
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
9.1% (19 loans)
Limited data
Total Units
115
6
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2017
2013
FDD Year
2024
2025