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

The franchise’s most notable strength is its clean, stable system - zero outlet terminations, non‑renewals, reacquired outlets, disclosed lawsuits, judgments or enforcement actions - all well below typical, but the biggest risk is high startup costs, with Item 7 total minimum $2,941,500 (up to $4,967,000) and reserves max $300,000.

Pros

Zero outlet terminations, zero non‑renewals, and zero reacquired outlets - all well below typical for Entertainment & Recreation - indicating franchisees have largely stayed in the system rather than exiting early.

Zero disclosed lawsuits, zero franchisee‑initiated judgments or settlements, zero government penalties, and zero franchisor enforcement actions - all well below typical - giving the system a clean legal and regulatory record.

Item 7 Reserves Minimum $0 is well below typical, meaning the franchisor estimates little to no mandatory cash reserves at the low end and lowers the initial operating cash cushion you need compared with peers.

Cons

Item 7 Total Minimum $2,941,500 is well above typical for Entertainment & Recreation, so the lowest expected startup cost still requires substantially more capital than most competitors.

Item 7 Total Maximum $4,967,000 and Item 7 Assets Maximum $2,153,000 are both well above typical, signaling that upper‑end buildout and equipment costs can be very high and may push you toward larger financing needs.

Item 7 Reserves Maximum $300,000 is well above typical, suggesting the franchisor’s estimate of required cash on hand (roughly three months of operating costs) could be significantly higher than industry peers and increase your working capital needs.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

810 Bowling reported no material legal proceedings,

Territory Protection

43/100

NORMAL

810 Bowling grants a protected, non-exclusive territory defined as a 7-mile radius from the site or a 70,000-person population, with site-specific solicitation and acceptance rights. The franchisor retains the right to increase market density by developing nearby units, sell via alternative distribution channels including e-commerce, and territory rights are 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$0

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%

Audit Status:

Unaudited

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

Is 810 Bowling a good franchise to own?

Whether 810 Bowling is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2025 FDD: 810 Bowling operates 10 locations, received a legal risk score of 100/100, a training and support score of 78/100. Financial performance data is disclosed in Item 19. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.

Is a 810 Bowling franchise worth the investment?

The value of a 810 Bowling franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $2,941,500 to $4,967,000. 810 Bowling disclosed average gross sales of $1,323,924 in 2025. Franchise investments carry inherent risk, and prospective buyers should conduct thorough due diligence before committing capital.

How long does it take to break even with a 810 Bowling franchise?

Break-even timelines for 810 Bowling franchises are not disclosed in the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Break-even periods vary significantly based on initial investment level, local market conditions, operating costs, and revenue ramp-up speed. Prospective franchisees should build a pro forma financial model using Item 7 cost estimates and, where available, Item 19 financial performance data from the FDD.

Is 810 Bowling a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2025 FDD, 810 Bowling operates 5 franchised locations and 5 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.

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