810 Bowling^®

Entertainment & Recreation • Year: 2025

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What Is 810 Bowling?

810 Bowling is a franchise that offers bowling, gaming, entertainment, and bar services. It operates from a brick-and-mortar real property space ("Site"). The business serves a mix of individual consumers—including young adults, families, and middle-age adults—and groups, teams, and corporate event clients. The core service bundle is providing on-site bowling, gaming, entertainment, and bar services under the 810 brand.

810 Bowling Franchise: Pros and Cons

With an unusually low churn — 0 franchise terminations, 0 non‑renewals and 0 reacquired outlets — this franchise shows strong franchisee retention, but the Item 7 Total Minimum of $2,941,500 (and potential buildout costs up to $4,967,000) creates a substantial upfront capital risk for prospective owners.

Pros

0 franchise terminations, 0 non-renewals and 0 reacquired outlets — unusually low churn for Entertainment & Recreation, suggesting current franchisees are staying and exits are rare.

No disclosed lawsuits, no franchisee-initiated judgments or settlements, no government penalties, and no franchisor enforcement actions — a very clean legal and regulatory record compared with most peers.

Item 7 minimums for reserves, assets and training are $0 (bottom 5%), which lowers the minimum cash you must have on hand and reduces mandatory upfront expenditures versus typical competitors.

Cons

Item 7 Total Minimum of $2,941,500 is well above typical for Entertainment & Recreation, meaning the basic capital required to open is far higher than most peers.

Item 7 Total Maximum of $4,967,000 and Item 7 Assets Maximum of $2,153,000 are well above typical for the sector, indicating buildout and equipment costs can reach very high levels and increase financing complexity.

Item 7 Reserves Maximum of $300,000 is well above typical for Entertainment & Recreation, implying the cash on hand you may be required to maintain (and likely monthly operating costs) could be significantly higher than industry peers.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Territory Protection

48/100

NORMAL

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units. The franchisor retains rights to sell via e‑commerce and alternative channels, to use different trademarks and venues, to acquire/convert units, and to develop additional locations affecting market density; protection is contingent on meeting performance quotas.

Training & Support

78/100

NORMAL

The brand provides a robust 86-hour training curriculum designed to prepare 0 managerial staff members for launch through a structured program. The program includes on-site launch support for operational readiness; travel, lodging, and other living expenses are the responsibility of the franchisee, and on-site support is available at an additional cost.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a 810 Bowling Franchise?

Opening a 810 Bowling franchise requires a total initial investment of $2,941,500 to $4,967,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$2,941,500

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$4,967,000

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$50,000

Real Estate$0

Equipment & Assets$0

Reserves$0

Training$0

Other$2,891,500

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$50,000

Real Estate$2,184,000

Equipment & Assets$2,153,000

Reserves$300,000

Training$15,000

Other$265,000

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do 810 Bowling Franchise Owners Make?

810 Bowling franchise locations reported average gross sales of $1,323,924 and median gross sales of $1,323,924 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$1,323,924

Median Gross Sales:

$1,323,924

High Gross Sales:

$1,582,137

Low Gross Sales:

$1,065,711

Sample Size:

Percent Attaining Average:

50.0%

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: Franchised outlets reported substantially lower average and median total revenue in 2024 (average 1,323,924) than company-owned outlets (average 2,320,936), indicating company-owned locations outperformed franchised ones in the reported period.

Performance Variability Analysis: Franchise outlet revenues in 2024 ranged from 1,065,711 to 1,582,137 with only 2 outlets reported, showing limited sample-driven variability; the small sample size constrains confidence in assessing true dispersion.

Data Scope and Limitations: The Item 19 covers 2022–2024 and separates company-owned and franchise results, but franchised data for 2024 is based on only two outlets and no expense/P&L figures are provided, limiting comparability and profitability analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a 810 Bowling franchise?

The total initial investment for a 810 Bowling franchise ranges from $2,941,500 to $4,967,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the 810 Bowling initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for 810 Bowling is $50,000, as stated in the 2025 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

How much do 810 Bowling franchise owners make?

810 Bowling franchise locations reported average gross sales of $1,323,924 and median gross sales of $1,323,924 in 2025, based on Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. Actual earnings vary by location, market, and operator experience.

Does 810 Bowling have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

810 Bowling received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2025 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does 810 Bowling offer exclusive franchise territories?

810 Bowling received a territory protection score of 48 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units.

What training does 810 Bowling provide to new franchisees?

810 Bowling received a training and support score of 78 out of 100. The brand provides a robust 86-hour training curriculum designed to prepare 0 managerial staff members for launch through a structured program.

How many 810 Bowling franchise locations are there?

810 Bowling had 10 total locations as of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is 810 Bowling?

810 Bowling is a franchise that offers bowling, gaming, entertainment, and bar services.

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