Launch Entertainment Signs Agreement For New San Francisco Park

Local Entrepreneurs Ink Deal to Expand Family Entertainment to Northern California

SAN FRANCISCO – Launch Entertainment (Launch), an indoor family entertainment franchise, is thrilled to announce a recently signed agreement to bring a new park to San Francisco. With a targeted opening in 2026, the deal marks Launch Entertainment’s first entry into the Bay Area and continues the brand’s momentum as it grows its presence on the West Coast.

The San Francisco location will be operated by Sameer Patan, a seasoned Engineering Leader and lifelong sports enthusiast, along with his business partner at Sky Rise Entertainment. Both are local entrepreneurs with a shared vision of creating a space where families, kids, and adults alike can stay active, connect, and have fun. Their Launch location will feature a variety of attractions, including bowling, ninja courses, climbing walls, arcade games, indoor trampolines, virtual reality, and the Krave Restaurant and Bar. Together, the duo brings a mix of innovation, operational expertise, and community-driven passion to the Launch brand.

“We believe fun and physical activity should be a regular part of life for kids and families”, said Sameer. “Life in the Bay Area can be intense, and we want to create a space where families can unwind, have fun, and build lasting memories. Launch really stood out to us because it brings families and communities together in a meaningful and engaging way.”

With over 15 years of experience in the tech industry, Sameer has built and led high-performing teams across the globe. But it’s his lifelong passion for sports, innovation, and community that drew him to Launch. A former multi-sport athlete, aspiring youth sports coach, and hands-on parent, Sameer brings a fresh and personal perspective to the family entertainment space. Together with his business partner at Sky Rise Entertainment, he’s on a mission to create a vibrant, all-ages destination in the Bay Area—where active play meets meaningful social connection.

“Sameer and his partner embody the type of partners we look for—passionate, community-driven entrepreneurs with a strong vision and the operational expertise to bring it to life,” said Craig Erlich, Chief Executive Officer at Launch Entertainment. “San Francisco is a dynamic, fast-paced market where people of all ages look for meaningful and active ways to unwind. This team is perfectly positioned to deliver a space that invites everyone to jump in and have fun.”

The Launch Entertainment business model offers a scalable, multi-unit growth opportunity within the family entertainment space. Designed to deliver a fun and dynamic guest experience, Launch attracts a broad demographic through its wide range of attractions and amenities. The brand is actively targeting expansion in both new and existing markets across the Midwest, Northeast, and Southwest, with a current focus on Georgia, Texas, Ohio, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Connecticut, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Alabama, New Jersey, Kansas, and Missouri. Launch is seeking franchise partners with the operational capabilities and financial qualifications to develop multiple locations—ideally individuals with a liquid capital of $800,000 and a net worth of $2.5 million or more.

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 28 locations across 15 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://launchfamilyentertainment.com/.

To learn more about its franchise opportunities, visit https://launchfamilyentertainment.com/franchise/.