Fantasy Claw Arcade
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Fantasy Claw Arcade franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Fantasy Claw Arcade franchises retail entertainment venues featuring claw machines, arcade games, and related items. The franchise operates under the Fantasy Claw Arcade name, with options for multi-location development.
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Fantasy Claw Arcade quick facts
- Is Fantasy Claw Arcade a franchise?
- Yes. Fantasy Claw Arcade offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 0 franchised and 4 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 53).
- How much does it cost to open a Fantasy Claw Arcade franchise?
- The Fantasy Claw Arcade Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $292,050–$514,950 for total estimated initial investment — traditional arcade (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 17); $302,050–$524,950 for total investment — dra (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 17). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Fantasy Claw Arcade initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $40,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 10). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does Fantasy Claw Arcade charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 6% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 15). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 2% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 11). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Fantasy Claw Arcade disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Fantasy Claw Arcade FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 51). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Fantasy Claw Arcade locations are there?
- The FDD reports 4 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 53). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Fantasy Claw Arcade a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $292,050 – $514,950 (Total estimated initial investment — traditional Arcade); $302,050 – $524,950 (Total investment — DRA); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 2 separate groups: revenue and other measures and costs and EBITDA for 1 locations; revenue and other measures and costs and EBITDA for 1 locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets grew by 3 in 2025, to 4 (Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Fantasy Claw Arcade head-to-head
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Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 2 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- traditional ArcadePDF p. 17$292,050 – $514,950
- Total investment — DRAPDF p. 17$302,050 – $524,950
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 10
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty fee — three or more under DRAMain ongoing fee
41 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
Two separate populations, not a revenue-and-profit comparison. Revenue is not owner income.
1 locations
Revenue, costs, EBITDA and other measures · 1 locations
- Who is counted
- The individually identified affiliate-owned Las Vegas Planet Hollywood arcade
- Period
- Las Vegas Planet Hollywood (2025 Act)
- Excluded
- Sales are net of taxes and tips; expenses exclude one-time startup costs.
- Method
- Actual unaudited profit and loss statement; table labels the data 2025 Act. Item 19 introduction also refers to calendar 2024 historical results.
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 53
Net +3 outlets, 2024–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($292,050 – $524,950) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units went from 1 to 4 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 10
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — The individually identified affiliate-owned Las Vegas Planet Hollywood arcade · PDF p. 51
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — The individually identified affiliate-owned Las Vegas Fashion Show arcade · PDF p. 51
- [4]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 53
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.
Territory & operations
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | cash and cash equivalents | $87,770 |
| 2025 | total current assets | $109,437 |
| 2025 | total assets | $109,437 |
| 2025 | total current liabilities | $53,203 |
| 2025 | total liabilities | $63,203 |
| 2025 | members’ equity | $46,234 |
| 2025 | related party royalties | $99,439 |
| 2025 | related party marketing fees | $33,146 |
| 2025 | total operating revenue | $132,585 |
| 2025 | total operating expenses | $231,215 |
| 2025 | net loss | $98,630 |
| 2025 | net cash used by operating activities | $31,730 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
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At a glance
Business history
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Owner participation
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Territory language
Litigation disclosure
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Bankruptcy disclosure
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Agreement term
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Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 12 · PDF p. 37 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Territory definition: A single-unit franchise is limited to an accepted specific site; DRA territory is defined using radius, zip code, county, highway, landform, and municipal boundaries and other factors.
“The designated Territory under a DRA, which is used when you commit to develop three (3) or more Fantasy Claw Arcades, will be defined by radius, zip code boundaries, county boundaries, highways, physical landforms, city or municipality boundaries, and other factors we deem appropriate.”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 12 · PDF p. 37 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Territory protection: Under DRA, franchisor will not establish or grant others the right to establish Arcades within the Territory, except at Non-Traditional or Restricted Venues and subject to development terms.
“While the DRA is in effect, we (and our affiliates) will not — except with respect to Fantasy Claw Arcades proposed to be located at or within “Non-Traditional Venues” or Restricted Venues (defined below) — establish and operate, or grant to others the right to establish and operate, Fantasy Claw Arcades that have their physical locations within the Territory.”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 12 · PDF p. 36 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Exclusive territory: No — single-unit franchisees do not receive an exclusive territory and may face competition from franchisees, franchisor-owned outlets, channels, and competitive brands.
“As a single-unit franchisee who operates its Arcade at a specific site that we must accept, you will not receive an exclusive territory. You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control.”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.
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