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The Rock Underground vs AR Workshop

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both The Rock Underground and AR Workshop are recreation & entertainment franchises. The Rock Underground requires an investment of $71K – $188K while AR Workshop requires $94K – $174K. 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 The Rock Underground A (Strongest tier) and AR Workshop C (Average).

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