Games2U Party FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Games2U Franchise Information Frequently Asked Questions
- What do I receive with my Games2U franchise?
- What type of vehicles are available to me?
- How much is the franchise fee?
- Do you have any recurring fees, weekly, monthly or yearly?
- How much do I need to get into business?
- Do you provide financing?
- How are territories determined?
- Can I buy my city?
- How much money can I make?
- How long does it take to get a franchise?
- What is the typical process for awarding franchises?
Franchise FAQ Answers
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Question: What do I receive with my Games2U franchise?
Answer: As a Games2U franchisee you will receive everything you need to start and operate your franchise, including your choice of one of our specialized vehicles, outdoor laser tag equipment, and various other equipment.
Additionally you will have access to our comprehensive operating system, including our award-winning web site, our incredibly powerful on-line operating system, Games2Uware; for automated event bookings, credit card processing, business management tools, built-in training tutorials, collateral marketing materials, logo items, public relations support, an exclusive territory, national accounts, world-class on-going franchise support, and so much more.
Additionally you will have access to our comprehensive operating system, including our award-winning web site, our incredibly powerful on-line operating system, Games2Uware; for automated event bookings, credit card processing, business management tools, built-in training tutorials, collateral marketing materials, logo items, public relations support, an exclusive territory, national accounts, world-class on-going franchise support, and so much more.
Question: What type of vehicles are available to me?
Answer: Games2U currently offers four types of core vehicles Depending on your state, you will be able to choose from three of these:




- The Party Master includes a fantastic Fun Pavilion on the outside and Outdoor Laser Tag and all kinds of other games stored inside.
- Our Party Extravaganza complete with tons of equipment and either 4-D Ride Experience Movie Theater or Game Theater
- Our Party Van featuring a Sprinter Van outfitted as a Video Game Theater, Laser Tag, Cargo Trailer, and much more.
- Our 32' Big Rig Gooseneck Trailer with an amazing Video Game Theater, Laser Tag, and much more.
Question: How much is the franchise fee?
Answer: If you are awarded a single franchise unit and one territory, your franchise fee is $35,000. Depending on the market, there may be an opportunity to purchase multiple territories as well. A second territory is an incredible value at only $25,000, and subsequent territories are further reduced to just $20,000 each.
Question: Do you have any recurring fees, weekly, monthly or yearly?
Answer: Games2U franchisees pay a 6% royalty. After an initial period that lets your business get up and running, this royalty fee is applied against a $1,000 monthly minimum. Additionally, there is a minimal operating system maintenance fee used to help fund ongoing support, development and training for our exclusive back-end system that helps you run every aspect of your Games2U business.
Other fees such as movie rights may apply.
Other fees such as movie rights may apply.
Question: How much do I need to get into business?
Answer: The estimated total investment starts at just $107,000, which includes the franchise fee, and one of our specialized vehicles, tons of our proven games and patented equipment, custom branded trailer, operating capital, insurance, grand opening, and much more.
Investments vary depending on specific core vehicles and additional equipment, and the number of territories purchased.
Several upgrades and options are available for all versions at an additional cost.
Investments vary depending on specific core vehicles and additional equipment, and the number of territories purchased.
Several upgrades and options are available for all versions at an additional cost.
Question: Do you provide financing?
Answer: Games2U has established several preferred lending relationships that typically can offer qualified franchisees various financing options.
Other opportunities include a home equity loan or a unique program that allows you to finance the business utilizing a retirement account. Our Franchise Development Consultants can provide detail on these options.
Other opportunities include a home equity loan or a unique program that allows you to finance the business utilizing a retirement account. Our Franchise Development Consultants can provide detail on these options.
Question: How are territories determined?
Answer: Territories are modeled individually and determined based on evaluating a number of key criteria, including overall population, population of children, schools, and various economic data. Territories comprise a minimum of 150,000 population.
Question: Can I buy my city?
Answer: Franchises are awarded by territory, and a particular city may represent multiple territories, or in some cases, territories are comprised of multiple towns.
Question: How much money can I make?
Answer: Games2U does not make an earnings claim. Our franchise offering is structured to allow an individual to be an owner of multiple units or just a single unit owner-operator and enjoy a successful business model that factors in "quality of life."
Our system allows a Franchisee to operate either full or part-time.
Our system allows a Franchisee to operate either full or part-time.
Question: How long does it take to get a franchise?
Answer: Once you execute a franchise agreement, you can typically be in business in less than 90 days.
Question: What is the typical process for awarding franchises?
Answer:
- Review the Franchise Information section of our web site.
- Request information
- Receive detailed information and discuss the opportunity in your local market
- Complete a candidate profile
- Review the FDD and territory information
- Attend an optional Discovery Day at our corporate offices in Texas
- Complete the Franchise Agreement
- Attend Training
- Begin your franchise operations
