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    Sandbox VR GloStation Franchising USA

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

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    Sandbox VR franchise operates immersive virtual reality entertainment centers where groups experience cutting-edge VR adventures together in physical spaces.

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    Sandbox VR GloStation Franchising USA quick facts

    Is Sandbox VR GloStation Franchising USA a franchise?
    Yes. Sandbox VR GloStation Franchising USA offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 10 franchised and 33 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 63).
    How much does it cost to open a Sandbox VR GloStation Franchising USA franchise?
    The Sandbox VR GloStation Franchising USA Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $1,439,616 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 24). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What ongoing fees does Sandbox VR GloStation Franchising USA charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is 5% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 15). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 1% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 16). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does Sandbox VR GloStation Franchising USA disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The Sandbox VR GloStation Franchising USA FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 62). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    How many Sandbox VR GloStation Franchising USA locations are there?
    The FDD reports 43 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 63). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
    Is Sandbox VR GloStation Franchising USA 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

    1. 1Opening costs are estimated at $1,439,616 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 46 separate groups: other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; revenue and other measures and profit and EBITDA and costs for 36 Mixed franchised/affiliate locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 1 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; revenue and other measures for 43 Mixed franchised and affiliate; individual row ownership not identified locations; other measures for 36 Mixed franchised/affiliate locations. They are not combined.
    3. 3Outlets grew by 7 in 2025, to 43 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

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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

    Total estimated initial investment

    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 24

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    Royalty The greater — 5%Main ongoing fee

    60 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?

    46 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.

    1 locations

    Other measures · 1 locations

    Who is counted
    Topanga, CA
    Period
    Jan2025grosssales
    Excluded
    Grosssalesnotprofit; nooperatingcostsdeducted.
    Method
    Sourceprovidedlocation/monthfigures, includespartialyearopenings;2–6Holodecks. GrossSalesincludescontent/businessinterruption,excludestaxpassedthrough/refunds/discounts. Monthlymean/median basedonopenlocations; noannualaverages becausepartialyears. LocationtypeLC,opened9/1/2020,4Holodecks.

    These groups are never combined.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 63

    Net +10 outlets, 2023–2025

    0332023362024432025+3+7

    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

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($1,439,616) 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 36 to 43 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. [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 24
    2. [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Topanga, CA · PDF p. 62
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 36USstores opened before2025;3franchise,33affiliate · PDF p. 60; PDF p. 61
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Hillsdale, CA · PDF p. 62
    5. [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Flagship, CA · PDF p. 62
    6. [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Mission Valley, CA · PDF p. 62
    7. [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Cerritos, CA · PDF p. 62
    8. [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Oakbrook, IL · PDF p. 62
    9. [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Domain Northside, TX · PDF p. 62
    10. [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Grand Canal, NV · PDF p. 62
    11. [11]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Rosedale, MN · PDF p. 62
    12. [12]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Bishop Ranch, CA · PDF p. 62
    13. [13]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Eden Prairie, MN · PDF p. 62
    14. [14]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Totem Lake, WA · PDF p. 62
    15. [15]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Mockingbird, TX · PDF p. 62
    16. [16]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Artisan Circle, TX · PDF p. 62
    17. [17]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Liberty Center, OH · PDF p. 62
    18. [18]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Bay Street, CA · PDF p. 62
    19. [19]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Park Meadows, CO · PDF p. 62
    20. [20]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Bottleworks, IN · PDF p. 62
    21. [21]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — City Foundry, MO · PDF p. 62
    22. [22]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Interlock, GA · PDF p. 62
    23. [23]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Bridge Park, OH · PDF p. 62
    24. [24]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Crocker Park, OH · PDF p. 62
    25. [25]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Fashion Place, UT · PDF p. 62
    26. [26]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — The Rim, TX · PDF p. 62
    27. [27]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Leawood, MO · PDF p. 62
    28. [28]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Terminal, PA · PDF p. 62
    29. [29]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Oxmoor, KY · PDF p. 62
    30. [30]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Lincoln Common, IL · PDF p. 62
    31. [31]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — South Lake Union, WA · PDF p. 62
    32. [32]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Miracle Mile, NV · PDF p. 62
    33. [33]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Battery, GA · PDF p. 62
    34. [34]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Tysons, VA · PDF p. 62
    35. [35]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Culver City, CA · PDF p. 62
    36. [36]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Paramus, NJ · PDF p. 62
    37. [37]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Woodbridge, NJ · PDF p. 62
    38. [38]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — St Petersburg, FL · PDF p. 62
    39. [39]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Gulf Coast, FL · PDF p. 62
    40. [40]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Rittenhouse, PA · PDF p. 62
    41. [41]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — The Pointe, FL · PDF p. 62
    42. [42]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Atlantic Park, VA · PDF p. 62
    43. [43]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Downtown Commons, CA · PDF p. 62
    44. [44]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Royal Oak, MI · PDF p. 62
    45. [45]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Valley Fair, CA · PDF p. 62
    46. [46]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 43USlocations:10franchised,remainingaffiliate-operated · PDF p. 62
    47. [47]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Thirty-six stores in the rent and financial tables, three of which are franchis… · PDF p. 61
    48. [48]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 63

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD

    Territory & operations

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2025accounts receivable third parties, net of allowance for credit losses$2,176,777
    2025related parties, net of allowance for credit losses$108,189
    2025inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,126,272
    2025other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$28,753
    2025total current assets$4,155,147
    2025trademark$95,000
    2025total noncurrent assets$20,790,341
    2025liabilities current liabilities accounts and other payables$626,338
    2025deferred revenue, current portion$3,052,229
    2025total current labilities$3,678,567
    2025total noncurrent liabilities$18,534,552
    2025total liabilities$22,213,119

    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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