Why not a franchise

Built for owners who don't want franchise constraints

Most game show solutions come with franchise fees, royalties and ongoing approvals. We designed Game Show in a Box for businesses that want to run their own show — clean, predictable and profitable.

The difference

One price. Then every dollar is yours.

A franchise sells you permission. We sell you the show. Here's what that changes over the life of the attraction.

  • One-time investment — no royalties, no renewal requirements, no mandatory ongoing payments.
  • Three years of software usage included — full access for show control, event workflows and support.
  • Own your experience end-to-end — your brand, your setup, your pacing, without corporate mandates.
  • Turnkey performance from day one — premium furniture and durable props built for repeat use.
  • Better margins — eliminating franchise fees improves your long-term economics.
Typical franchise
Game Show in a Box
Up-front fee
Franchise fee + build-out
One purchase
Royalties on revenue
Ongoing %
None
Marketing fund
Often required
None
Brand on the door
Theirs
Yours
Change the show
Needs approval
Your call
Territory
Assigned & limited
You decide
Software
Monthly licence
3 years included
Exit
Agreement ends
You still own it all
Do the maths

What a royalty really costs

Illustrative: a 6% royalty on the ticket revenue from the calculator below. Adjust to your own numbers.

projected ticket revenue per year
Per month
A 6% royalty would take, per year—
Simple payback on ticket revenue alone

Illustrative only. Excludes F&B, parties, corporate bookings and operating costs. Royalty percentages vary by franchisor; 6% is a planning assumption, not a quote of any specific brand.

Get your real number
A red and blue face-off podium being built in the workshop
Turnkey, not templated

You get the show, not a rulebook

Every box ships with the same premium bones — but the name on the screen, the wedges on the wheel and the games you run are yours to decide. Add your own branding, adjust the pacing to your crowd, price it for your market.

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