The Rise of Tech-Based Attractions
Technology has revolutionized the entertainment industry, and nowhere is this more apparent than in entertainment parks and attractions like those at Launch Entertainment.
In recent years, there has been a significant rise in the number of tech-based attractions at entertainment parks, and this trend shows no signs of slowing down. From virtual reality experiences to augmented reality games, technology has become an essential part of the entertainment park experience and a major contributor to the Launch’s unique, lucrative business model.
Immersive Experiences Drive Traffic and Renewed Growth
One of the benefits of tech-based attractions is that they can be easily updated and modified. With traditional games and attractions, it can be difficult and expensive to make changes or updates. However, with tech-based attractions, updates can be made remotely, and new experiences can be created quickly and efficiently. This allows entertainment parks to keep their offerings fresh and exciting for returning guests, while being efficient for operators to keep their parks on the cutting edge.
Plus, tech-based attractions offer an opportunity for parks to collect data on their guests. By tracking guest behavior and preferences, parks can tailor their offerings to meet the needs and desires of their guests. This data can also be used to improve the guest experience and increase guest satisfaction.
How Launch Stands out in Themed Entertainment
One of today’s most popular tech-based attractions is virtual reality, and with the advent of affordable VR headsets, entertainment centers have been able to offer immersive, interactive experiences that transport guests to new worlds.
At Launch Entertainment, we’re constantly innovating to meet consumer demand. With the addition of Launch’s Omniverse VR Arena to new and existing parks, guests are transported into a lifelike world on omnidirectional treadmills that allow them to walk, run, and rotate in 360 degrees as they explore.
It’s innovations like this that accentuate Launch Entertainment’s differentiators above and beyond any competitor comparison. Aside from our giant trampolines and VR immersions, each Launch is a year-round family entertainment center featuring ninja style obstacle courses, climbing walls, laser tag, battle pit, bowling, and more.
Launch’s diverse range of attractions creates a win-win scenario for our guests and franchisees. Our attractions are an ideal place for kids and adults alike to participate in active entertainment, driving repeat business for franchise owners. And, because Launch manufactures all of its own trampoline equipment and attractions, franchisees won’t be breaking the bank on equipment costs.
Guests are always searching for the newest, best experiences — as the world of new technologies evolves, Launch takes no shortcuts in innovating new resources and attractions to differentiate our concept from the competition.
Ready to launch? To learn more about multi-unit opportunities and open territories, fill out our inquiry form, and our team will be in touch.
Capitalize on Semi Absentee Franchising: Diversify Without the Time Commitment
What do a real estate investor, self-made entrepreneur and multi-unit investment group all have in common? More than enough passion and not enough time. The solution for this is semi-absentee franchise ownership.
Semi-absentee franchising opens up the opportunity to build a successful future with diversified investments. Here’s how to succeed as a semi-absentee franchise owner:
How do you succeed as a semi-absentee franchise owner?
Semi-absentee franchising typically allows the owner to enlist a manager to run the day-to-day operations onsite. Typically, semi-absentee franchise owners spend 10-15 hours a week working on the business. This lower time commitment offers unique flexibility, meaning owners can continue working a full-time job or diversify with other business investments.
This type of ownership works best for someone who can delegate and release control of the daily operations to their chosen manager. Selecting and training a manager that you can trust is key to success.
Let Your Portfolio Soar with a Launch Entertainment Franchise
At Launch Entertainment, our semi-absentee model means that franchisees can also focus on other projects or business ventures and while their Launch Park essentially runs itself. As an operator, you hire a general manager, assistant manager and sales manager to run the day-to-day procedures and ensure the business runs effectively.
Our state-of-the-art technology allows owners to access park sales and data remotely as well as our camera system. We also have a centralized call center to handle all inquiries and party bookings while our in-house marketing team plans and executes all marketing activities.
Many of our most successful Launch Entertainment operators are seasoned business executives and own several other businesses in their market. Like Arvish and Pinkal Patel, who have an extensive entrepreneurial background with several childcare franchises and other retail and convenience store businesses. Their skillset pairs well with Launch Entertainment ownership.
“We’ve owned and operated several concepts in the childcare and retail space, and when we started looking for our next business venture, Launch Entertainment stood out given its impressive model and diverse attraction mix,” said Patel. “With the support from the Launch corporate team, we are thrilled to be bringing Launch Entertainment to the communities that we’ve been serving for many years, and being able to offer a new full-service family entertainment concept to Edison.”
Let your portfolio soar with semi-absentee franchising. To learn more about multi-unit opportunities and open territories, fill out our inquiry form, and our team will be in touch.
What You Need to Know About Family Entertainment Franchises
Some of the most strategic entrepreneurs seek business ownership through franchising. However, it’s most important that you find one that is both lucrative and rewarding for you financially and personally.
Family entertainment franchises offer exactly that – with a growing market and increased demand from parents and community members, a family entertainment franchise is a great addition to any portfolio.
Keep reading to learn more about investing in a family entertainment franchise.
What is a family entertainment franchise?
A family entertainment franchise is a full-service indoor entertainment that offers a wide variety of activities, such as laser tag, rock climbing, trampolines, arcades, etc. The range of activities caters to a large customer demographic, attracting parents, teens and children from across the community.
Why invest in a family entertainment franchise?
There are several benefits of investing in a family entertainment franchise. One of the biggest reasons to invest is the growing family entertainment market. The market was most recently valued at $41 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $140 billion by 2032, according to Persistence Market Research.
The investment is also good for the community and the families within it. Not only do family entertainment franchises bring in profit, but they also provide a safe, clean and fun atmosphere for families of all ages to enjoy time together. Parents are always looking for ways to get kids away from screens, and indoor family entertainment spaces promote movement and socialization through engaging activities.
How lucrative is this franchise?
Investing in your community is a great goal, but you ultimately want your business to be successful and profitable. So, you may be wondering, how much money can I make as a family entertainment franchise owner?
Although we have an industry benchmark, the exact answer boils down to the brand’s most recent franchise disclosure document (FDD). The FDD’s Item 19 thoroughly breaks down the average profits generated from all their locations. While this doesn’t guarantee you the exact results, it demonstrates the robust model and proven blueprint that lays the foundation for your business.
How stable is a family entertainment franchise?
Given the wide customer age range, an indoor family entertainment park offers many revenue opportunities with activities available year-round. Birthday parties, summer camps, events, corporate outings, and other casual celebratory gatherings are some of the top revenue drivers, leaving ample opportunity to market your business to the community.
Start a Family Entertainment Center
Join the leader in family entertainment with Launch Entertainment. Our brand’s park customization allows franchisees to stand out in their communities with popular attractions, creating multi-revenue streams and standing out from the competition. To learn more about multi-unit opportunities and open territories, fill out our inquiry form and our team will be in touch.
Q&A with Our Largest Launch Entertainment Franchise Operator
Our semi-absentee management model is enticing for multi-unit operators looking to diversify their portfolio in the children’s fitness and family entertainment franchise space. Just ask Ryan Debin, our largest Launch Entertainment franchise owner and CEO of Momentum Enterprises. His extensive investment portfolio includes 11 My Gym Children’s Fitness Center franchises, where he serves as a master developer for New England along with four Launch Entertainment locations across the region.
We sat down with Ryan to learn more about what drew him to the childcare and family entertainment space.
1. Thanks for sitting down with us today. To start us off, can you tell us about your professional background?
I’m the CEO, “Chief Excitement Officer,” of Momentum Enterprises, an asset management company backed by Arena Capital focused on community, families, fitness and fun. We currently operate 17 businesses across New England and New York, including franchise locations of My Gym Children’s Fitness Center, Launch Entertainment Park, Club Elevate, and The Newport Venture – a Newport, Rhode Island real estate company.
2. How long have you been a Launch Entertainment franchisee and which locations do you own?
I started with Launch in 2018 and opened my first location in March 2019. We now operate four locations throughout Massachusetts in Framingham, Norwood, Westborough and Woburn.
3. As a multi-unit investor, what led you down the path of child and family entertainment?
Our mission at Momentum is to create an atmosphere of optimism, and it’s the driving force behind all the brands we invest in. Each concept we invest in is community-centered with a big focus on family and fun.
4. What made you decide to become a Launch franchisee? And how does Launch fit well into your portfolio of other concepts?
I first heard about Launch because my children visited a location. I was looking for a new business opportunity and after meeting with the corporate team, saw that their values seamlessly aligned with ours.
Since I’ve been with the brand, the concept is leading the industry with a fresh and innovative attraction mix. It’s no longer just a trampoline park and continues to evolve with hot attractions like VR, laser tag and Ninja Fun Course to keep on the cutting age of the entertainment space.
5. How does investing in family, and child concepts benefit a strong business model? Tell us about the success you’ve seen.
Once you get up and operating, the concept runs itself and can be very profitable. Since we own multiple Launch locations, we are able to share resources, and the corporate team is very involved and committed to your success.To learn more about multi-unit opportunities and open territories, fill out our inquiry form and our team will be in touch.
Launch Entertainment Announces Elizabeth Amaral as New Director of Sales
Leader in Family Entertainment Space Welcomes Experienced
Industry Executive to Further Drive the Brand’s Growth
WARWICK, R.I. – Launch Entertainment has named a new Director of Sales to enhance the national performance of the brand’s current and future parks.
The indoor family entertainment franchise brand has appointed Elizabeth Amaral to the position, further investing in the leadership team to aid the concept’s expansion. Having a decade of experience in the family entertainment industry, specifically in sales roles, Amaral will further support the performance of existing and new Launch locations. The new hire announcement comes on the heels of significant growth for Launch Entertainment, with a recent park opening in Grand Rapids, MI, and several locations in development in key markets across the country.
Before joining Launch Entertainment, Amaral was a District Sales Manager for Dave and Busters, supporting locations on a national level to increase sales through marketing campaigns and the development of local sales teams. Prior to this, she was Director of Sales at a private event venue, managing many aspects and logistics for the company.
“When presented with the opportunity to join the Launch team, I knew almost instantly that the brand was the perfect fit,” said Amaral. “The people and the passion that the team has for the concept is what sold me on the brand. I am most looking forward to what I can bring to the table to help franchisees be even more successful by improving and streamlining marketing outreach, building relationships with the community and ultimately supporting their locations.”
In her new role, Amaral will focus on managing the call center, increasing the level of support for sales and training sales team members at franchise and corporate locations. She will also lead inbound and outbound marketing campaigns to bring in more customers to the parks. She’ll also serve as a coach, to mentor team members on-site to better sell the products and services.
“We are thrilled to welcome Elizabeth to our growing team and offer more support to our franchisees,” said Rob Arnold, co-founder and CEO of Launch Entertainment. “We have been focused on adding talented and experienced individuals to our corporate office to support our brand’s growth, and Elizabeth is the exact type of leader we needed to help contribute to the success of all our locations. We are looking forward to the future of Launch with strategic new hires like Elizabeth, and know that she will leave a positive impact on our brand.”
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 www.launchtrampolinepark.com/franchise/.
to Open Second New Jersey Location
Launch Entertainment Inks Agreement to Open Second New Jersey Location
EDISON, NJ– Launch Entertainment, an indoor family entertainment franchise, is reaching new heights in the Northeast—
The award-winning entertainment concept will soon be opening a location in Edison, NJ. Notably, the Edison park will be the brand’s second location in New Jersey, further driving Launch Entertainment’s growth throughout the US with more than 30 locations either open or in development. Construction is expected to begin in early 2023 for the new Edison location.
The location will be owned and operated by Arvish and Pinkal Patel, who are experienced entrepreneurs in the area. The husband-and-wife duo own several childcare franchise locations across New Jersey and one in Florida. With their background in the childcare industry, as well as additional knowledge in retail and convenience store ownership, the couple is looking forward to opening their first Launch Entertainment location, as the brand has proven the success of its business model.
“We’ve owned and operated several concepts in the childcare and retail space, and when we started looking for our next business venture, Launch Entertainment stood out given its impressive model and diverse attraction mix,” said Patel. “With the support from the Launch corporate team, we are looking forward to selecting a site for the park, and beginning construction early next year. Pinkal and myself are thrilled to be bringing Launch Entertainment to the communities that we’ve been serving for many years, and being able to offer a new full-service family entertainment concept to Edison.”
As a leading brand in family entertainment, Launch is continuously reinforcing its reputation as a fast-growing franchise in its respected space. Most recently, Launch was recognized by Franchise Times, earning a ranking on its Top 500 list, an exclusive annual ranking of the 500 largest U.S.-based franchise systems by global systemwide sales. To view Launch Entertainment and the full 2022 Franchise Times Top 500 rankings, visit:https://www.franchisetimes.com/top-500-2022/.
The 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.
“Launch Entertainment is continuing to expand nationwide, with a special focus on the Northeast given our established footprint there,” said Jeff Todd, SVP of Business Development at Launch Entertainment. “Arvish and Pinkal are the exact type of franchisees we are looking for, given their diverse and vast experience as business owners. We are actively seeking seasoned operators, like Arvish and Pinkal, to fuel our growth in several states across the nation, including New Jersey. With this being the second location in the state, we are looking forward to officially opening in Edison, and are certain that it will be a successful location under Arvish and Pinkal’s ownership.”
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 www.launchtrampolinepark.com/franchise/.
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 www.launchtrampolinepark.com/. To learn more about its franchise opportunities, visit
www.launchtrampolinepark.com/franchise/.