Launch Entertainment Grows into New Territory with Family Fun Coming to Raleigh
Family Entertainment Concept Signs Deal to Open in North Carolina with Established Entrepreneurs
RALEIGH, NC – Launch Entertainment, an indoor family entertainment franchise, is reaching new heights in North Carolina —
The leading entertainment park, known for its variety of awesome attractions for the whole family, recently signed an agreement with local business owners, Kamlesh and Pragnesh Shah. The deal will include the development of a new park in Raleigh, marking the concept’s second location in North Carolina. The agreement re-establishes Launch Entertainment’s strong East Coast growth as one of the multiple upcoming locations in the region. Launch Entertainment of Raleigh is expected to start construction later this year and will feature attractions such as ninja course, bowling, indoor trampolines, arcades, and more.
“After being involved in the childcare industry for five years now, I wanted to utilize my skills in a new way and expand my business endeavors, and the family entertainment industry was a great move for us to make with the alignment in values and operations,” said Kamlesh. “Launch Entertainment is a fast-growing entertainment franchise and Pragnesh and I wanted to be part of this exciting growth. As operators, the multiple revenue streams and year-round foot traffic were both attractive differentiators, as well as the opportunity to serve the Raleigh area. We look forward to bringing Launch’s awesome array of activities to the community.”
Prior to joining the Launch Entertainment team, Kamlesh earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in computer science from New York University and went on to work in IT and management for 25 years. He later moved to North Carolina where he now owns and operates two childcare locations in Apex and Holly Springs. Pragnesh has a Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering and gained strong business analysis skills by working at a multinational company for more than 10 years. In 2017, he moved to North Carolina to pursue his own convenience store and gas station venture. Kamlesh and Pragnesh are bringing with them their robust business knowledge and management to aid the opening of their Launch location.
The Launch Entertainment business model is scalable for multi-unit opportunities and provides a fun, dynamic, and competitive environment to further drive growth and profitability for its franchise operators. With multiple revenue streams, the concept entices customers of all ages with an “Awesome” experience through its various attractions and amenities.
“As Launch Entertainment continues to expand across the country, we are thrilled to partner with strong business operators like Kamlesh and Pragnesh,” said Jeff Todd, SVP of Business Development at Launch Entertainment. “Their combined entrepreneurial skills and cohesive business mindset makes them the perfect operators to expand our presence on the East Coast. We are actively seeking seasoned operators, like Kamlesh and Pragnesh, to fuel our growth in several states across the nation and we are confident they will bring an incredible family-friendly experience to the community in Raleigh.”
Target markets for growth include new and existing markets around the Midwest, Northeast and Southwest, with a current emphasis on Georgia, Texas, Ohio, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Connecticut, Indiana, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Alabama, New Jersey, Kansas and Missouri. The brand is seeking franchise partnerships with investors wanting to diversify their portfolio through its multi-revenue stream business model. Potential franchisees are higher net-worth individuals, with $1M liquid and $2M net worth.
To learn more about the Launch Entertainment franchise opportunity, visit https://launchfamilyentertainment.com/.
About Launch Entertainment
Launch Entertainment is the leader in the indoor family entertainment segment. Founded in 2012, the concept has evolved from a trampoline park and small arcade to the ultimate family destination: a full family entertainment center offering a variety of “Awesome” attractions, premium bar, and restaurant. The brand currently has 31 locations across 14 states, with several new locations in development. Backed by an experienced leadership team and a private equity deal with Silver Oak Services Partners, Launch Entertainment has initiated a full-scale franchise development plan.
For more information about Launch Entertainment, visit https://launchtrampolinepark.com/. To learn more about its franchise opportunities, visit