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    Industry guide · Catalog updated 2026-09-29

    Events and entertainment franchise opportunities

    Events & Entertainment brings together venue-based experiences, rental operations and services delivered at a customer’s event. Compare when revenue is booked, what must be prepared or transported, and how the operator handles peaks, cancellations and event-day execution.

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    17opportunities (17 catalog)
    0TFI investigations
    13listings with a lowest published figure at or below $250k

    The lowest published figure is not the full amount needed to buy or qualify. Verify the complete investment range and financial requirements with the franchisor.

    Compare the work

    One industry, different ways to operate.

    These are questions to ask about the model, not promises about any brand listed below.

    01

    Venue-based experiences

    For concepts where guests visit a location, examine capacity, booking turnover, staffing at peak times, site requirements and what maintenance or reset is needed between sessions.

    02

    Event rentals and equipment

    Compare inventory selection, storage, delivery, setup, collection and damage handling. Ask how the operator checks availability when multiple bookings overlap.

    03

    On-site event services

    For services performed at a client venue, map pre-event planning, arrival and setup windows, event-day staffing, travel and the fallback plan if equipment or personnel are unavailable.

    Franchise Save catalog

    Events & Entertainment franchise listings

    Explore all 17 catalog entries in this industry, sorted by name. Published ranges come from Franchise Save and can change. Profiles open on Franchise Save, where you can request current brand information.

    1. 810 Bowling logo

      810 Bowling

      Published total investment

      $1,057,500 - $2,170,000

    2. Apex Leadership Co. logo

      Apex Leadership Co.

      Published total investment

      $94,000 - $143,000

    3. Busy Bee Jumpers logo

      Busy Bee Jumpers

      Published total investment

      $161,925 - $400,200

    4. Card My Yard logo

      Card My Yard

      Published total investment

      $10,350 - $18,550

    5. Elite Parking Solutions logo

      Elite Parking Solutions

      Published total investment

      $47,900 - $78,925

    6. Encore Event Rentals logo

      Encore Event Rentals

      Published total investment

      $470,900 - $1,131,167

    7. Exit 4 Escape Rooms logo

      Exit 4 Escape Rooms

      Published total investment

      $177,000 - $358,000

    8. Fantasy Claw Arcade logo

      Fantasy Claw Arcade

      Published total investment

      $292,050 - $514,950

    9. Fun Fieldz logo

      Fun Fieldz

      Published total investment

      $47,090 - $82,915

    10. Fundraising University logo

      Fundraising University

      Published total investment

      $79,800 - $84,277

    11. One River Art School logo

      One River Art School

      Published total investment

      $240,000 - $400,000

    12. Roamin Restrooms logo

      Roamin Restrooms

      Published total investment

      $170,000 - $180,000

    13. Shift Arcade logo

      Shift Arcade

      Published total investment

      $250,000 - $550,000

    14. Shot of Art logo

      Shot of Art

      Published total investment

      $137,150 - $330,050

    15. SoCal Candle Rentals logo

      SoCal Candle Rentals

      Published total investment

      $50,500 - $145,500

    16. Spoiled Rotten Photography logo

      Spoiled Rotten Photography

      Published total investment

      $65,000 - $65,000

    17. Taste Buds Kitchen logo

      Taste Buds Kitchen

      Published total investment

      $425,750 - $549,650

    Before you request information

    Three questions worth asking.

    How do bookings convert into completed events?

    Trace inquiry, quote, deposit, confirmation, fulfillment and final payment. Ask who handles changes, cancellations, weather contingencies and customer communications at each step.

    What must be owned, stored and maintained?

    Identify vehicles, equipment, inventory, venue buildout and replacement obligations included in the current FDD. Ask how cleaning, inspection, repairs and seasonal storage are managed.

    What staffing and risk controls are needed on event day?

    Clarify worker roles, training, insurance, site permissions and responsibility for safety or damage. Verify local requirements and speak with operators about scheduling around busy dates.

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    Catalog information is supplied by Franchise Save, which is owned by The Franchise Insiders, and was last synchronized 2026-09-29. TFI investigations are independent research. Listings do not establish territory availability, suitability or financial results. Verify all terms, including any Item 19 disclosures, in the franchisor's current FDD. The Franchise Insiders may receive compensation from franchisors if a placement is made.

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