Launch Family Entertainment Expands to New Hampshire: Spotlight on InterGame’s Coverage

In the fast-growing world of indoor family entertainment centers (FECs), few brands are expanding as aggressively as Launch Family Entertainment. Known for blending high-energy attractions like trampolines, bowling, arcades, and more into all-ages fun zones, Launch continues to make headlines with new site deals across the U.S.

The latest milestone? A high-profile feature in InterGame magazine, one of the most respected voices in the coin-op and amusement sector. On February 19, 2026, InterGame published an article titled “Launch Family Entertainment signs lease for 37,000sq.ft park”, shining a light on the brand’s newest development in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Why This Launch Matters

This new 37,000-square-foot facility marks Launch Family Entertainment’s entry into New Hampshire — a significant step in strengthening its presence in the Northeast. The park, set in Manchester’s East Side Plaza, will offer a diverse lineup of attractions designed for families:

Construction is slated to kick off in March 2026, with an exciting grand opening planned for November 2026. This timeline positions the venue as a year-round destination for local families seeking active, indoor entertainment — especially during those long New England winters.

What InterGame Highlighted

InterGame‘s coverage captured the enthusiasm from both the franchisees and the brand’s leadership. Kashish S, one of the driving forces behind the project alongside partners Bhaumik, Gaurang, and Kunal, shared:

“Each member of our team brings their own strengths to this new venture, helping us become an active part of the community. We saw a real gap in family-friendly entertainment close to home, especially places where both kids and adults can have fun together. Launch gives us the perfect platform, with a wide range of attractions, and we’re excited to bring that energy and excitement to the Manchester community and beyond.”

Mike Stout, Launch Family Entertainment’s Chief Development Officer, emphasized the brand’s rapid national growth:

“Launch Family Entertainment continues to expand rapidly across the country, driven by exceptional franchisees like Kashish, Bhaumik, Gaurang and Kunal. This new park marks another step in strengthening our presence in the northeast region and connecting with more communities. We’re excited for the first park in New Hampshire’s debut later this year and remain eager to collaborate with other passionate operators looking to grow with our brand.”

InterGame framed the story within the broader surge in FEC developments, noting Launch’s footprint across 13 states and seven additional locations in the pipeline. The publication’s focus on coin-op elements (like arcades) and indoor amusement trends makes it the ideal outlet to spotlight this deal.

Broader Context: Launch’s Momentum

This Manchester lease is part of Launch’s impressive 2025–2026 expansion wave, which has included new parks and leases in states like Florida, Texas, North Carolina, and California. The brand’s flexible model — often repurposing second-generation retail spaces — helps accelerate openings while controlling costs, appealing to multi-unit franchisees.

For families in New Hampshire, this means a fresh option for birthdays, group outings, and casual fun. For the industry, it’s another proof point that multi-attraction FECs remain a hot segment.

If you’re following the evolution of family entertainment or considering franchise opportunities, keep an eye on Launch — and outlets like InterGame for the latest insider updates.

What do you think — will Manchester’s new Launch become a regional hotspot? Share your thoughts in the comments!

(Source: InterGame Online, February 19, 2026 – “Launch Family Entertainment signs lease for 37,000sq.ft park”. For the full original article, visit: https://www.intergameonline.com/coin-op/news/launch-family-entertainment-signs-lease-for-37000sqft-park)

The Top 5 Reasons Multi-Unit Operators Choose Launch Entertainment

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Launch Entertainment’s scalable business model and growing foothold in the $108.4 billion family entertainment industry create a prime opportunity for seasoned multi-unit operators, regardless of family entertainment franchising experience.

Here’s why multi-unit, multi-brand operators choose Launch Entertainment!

1. Semi-Absentee Ownership Model

Semi-absentee franchise ownership allows multi-unit operators the flexibility to manage portfolios at scale. Robust operational support, streamlined processes, and dedicated resources let owners focus on strategic growth while leaving the day-to-day management to the owners’ well-trained teams. This way, Launch franchisees can build their portfolio across multiple units and brands without the typical operational demands.

2. Unmatched All-Ages Appeal

Launch Entertainment’s diverse attractions cater to everyone, from toddlers to teens to adults. Families come for birthday parties, school groups for active field trips, and corporate clients often book spaces for team bonding events, promoting year-round traffic. For multi-unit operators, owning a concept that appeals to every demographic means every new location is another chance to multiply their impact.

3. Proven Concept Backed by Strategic Growth

In 2024 Launch has seen significant growth, signing leases and development agreements throughout the
United States. Launch is building a nationwide presence that allows franchisees to tap into high-growth markets. Robust site selection processes and market insights assist each location for visibility, a major draw for operators who prioritize data-driven decisions.

4. Added QSR Value

While some family entertainment franchises only provide light snacks for kids and nothing for adults, Launch Entertainment taps into the QSR scene with its full-service bar and Krave pizza restaurant, keeping adults happy while kids play and giving everyone a place to refuel.

As a Launch franchisee, you’ll offer dedicated event spaces to combine dining and entertainment and keep guests on-site longer.

5. Value of diverse investor backgrounds

Launch Entertainment thrives on the unique expertise that diverse investors bring to the table. Whether your background is in childcare, the restaurant industry, real estate, or another field, your experience adds value to our approach.

By leveraging your specialized skills, you can help enhance the quality and scalability of every location.

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Launch Development Chief Helps Family Entertainment Concept Push Expansion

By Megan Glenn

When he’s not whitewater kayaking and practicing his golf swing, Jeff Todd is leading Launch Entertainment’s strategic team to bring the trampoline park franchise to new cities around the country. “The pressure’s on and I really have to deliver for the company,” said Todd.

In March, Launch promoted Todd to chief development officer. “I’m really excited about it and I feel honored that they trust me with the role,” he said.

Previously with Driven Brands, Todd came to Launch in 2022 as senior vice president of business development. In that role, he led franchise sales and worked on site selection efforts, which he will continue to do as CDO. He’s now also responsible for developing and executing broader development strategies for the team.

Todd admitted there’s more pressure with the new title, and he has different priorities vying for his attention. Developing Launch is the overarching goal, and Todd is looking for the right partners to make that happen.

“A good partner for us is more than someone who’s just capital and wants to be part of the family, which are both good characteristics,” said Todd. “It’s also making sure they have an understanding of the franchisee-franchisor relationship, experience running teams and creating the culture.”

Todd wants to have a mutually successful partnership, so having a franchisee with experience and passion is the high standard. Understanding the market will also help franchisees overcome challenges, mainly the difficulty finding real estate. Launch locations are large, at roughly 30,000 to 50,000 square feet.

Operating in smaller spaces is possible, but including the necessary attractions for a family adventure park concept requires a certain footprint. In addition to trampolines, many Launch units have restaurants, bars and arcades.

To mitigate challenges, Launch meets with landlords regularly to help them understand how the concept fits in a given site.

Launch is pursuing nationwide expansion but with a focus now on the Midwest and southern United States. Many of the concept’s 27 locations are in the Northeast, including in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The next openings on the docket are in Texas and Colorado, while deals are in the works along the East Coast and in Arizona. Seven units are under construction.

“Where we want to be in real estate, there’s a lot of demand,” said Todd. “We’re agnostic where we want to grow and we want to grow with great franchise partners along the way.”

New Trampoline Park, Family Fun Center Coming To Morris County

By Michelle Rotuno-Johnson | Patch

Launch Entertainment has trampolines, bowling and other family fun. A local group signed a deal to open a location in the Morristown area.

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Launch, a family entertainment franchise, recently signed an agreement to bring new indoor fun parks to several New Jersey towns, including Morristown.

Launch Entertainment began as an indoor trampoline park and a small arcade when they opened their first location in Rhode Island. Since 2012, the concept has since evolved to a range of family-entertainment options under one roof, with a variety of attractions as well as an in-house restaurant and bar.

Launch recently signed agreements with local entrepreneurs to open family amusement centers in New Brunswick and Morristown as well as in New Hope, Pa., an announcement said. The first of these three new centers is slated to open in 2025.

A representative said the site for this Morristown park is still being determined, adding that the location is expected to be more than 30,000 square feet.

Launch said these new entertainment parks will include a bowling alley, arcade games, an air track basketball court, obstacle courses, and more. A restaurant and bar are also part of the plans,.

The company also announced an agreement for a park in Cherry Hill earlier this year, set to open next spring.

Launch currently has 29 locations across 14 states, including one in Deptford (Gloucester County). These three newly-announced locations will be owned and operated by Ashish Kumar, Manan Patel, and Keyur Patel.

“From site selection to opening day and beyond, the support offered by the corporate team is truly unmatched,” Kumar said in a statement. “Combining that with our dedication to creating a positive family entertainment destination in our communities, we are confident to hit the ground with Launch and look forward to the opening of our first park.”

To learn more, visit https://launchfamilyentertainment.com.

Launch Entertainment Adding 2 New Family Fun Parks in NJ

By Kimberly Remond| NJBIZ

As part of an expansion effort across the Mid-Atlantic region, indoor family entertainment venue Launch Entertainment plans on opening two new parks in New Jersey.

Under a franchise agreement with local entrepreneurs Ashish Kumar, Manan Patel and Keyur Patel, the Rhode Island-based concept will add two sites in Central Jersey, as well as one in New Hope, Pa.

Its lineup of attractions will include:

Launch also features a restaurant and bar.

According to Launch, site selection is underway. The group is reportedly looking in the areas of Morristown and New Brunswick. The first park’s projected opening date is early 2025, Launch added.

Ready to launch

The new franchisees have a background that includes real estate investment, retail and international trade. They said the decision to pursue an investment with Launch came after “extensive research for our next business venture.” Kumar said, “We are confident in our investment with Launch Entertainment … The support offered by the corporate team is truly unmatched. Combining that with our dedication to creating a positive family entertainment destination in our communities, we are confident to hit the ground with Launch and look forward to the opening of our first park.”

Founded in 2012, Launch has 29 locations in 14 states. Within New Jersey, it has a venue in Deptford and a recently announced park in Cherry Hill. Launch Chief Development Officer Jeff Todd commented on the new three-unit deal. “Launch Entertainment is continuing to aggressively expand nationwide through standout franchisees like Ashish, Manan and Keyur,” Todd said.

“This multi-unit agreement is allowing us to reach a larger audience and continue building out our footprint on the East Coast. We look forward to the first park opening next year and are seeking strong partnerships with operators interested in expanding with our brand,” he continued.

New Jersey is one of several markets Launch has targeted for growth and seeking franchisees. The brand is also focusing on Georgia, Texas, Ohio, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Connecticut, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Alabama, Kansas and Missouri.

Family entertainment center to open 2 more N.J. locations

By Rebecca Heath | NJ.com

Launch Entertainment, a family entertainment franchise, has signed an agreement to add three new locations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The new installments are slated to open in Morristown, New Brunswick and New Hope, Pennsylvania, with the first location expected to begin operating in 2025, according to a news release.

The centers, which will feature a bowling alley, arcade games, an air track basketball court, obstacle courses, a Krave restaurant and a bar, will be owned and operated by local entrepreneurs Ashish Kumar, Manan Patel and Keyur Patel.