| Brand Name | Lock N Escape |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment & Recreation |
| Business Category | Amusement Centre / Escape Rooms |
| Founded Year | 2018 |
| Franchise Started Year | 2019 |
| Total Franchise Outlets | 0 (franchise expansion ongoing) |
| Estimated Investment | INR 1 Crore – 2 Crore |
| Franchise Fee | Not specified |
| Royalty Fee | Not specified |
| Space Requirement | 1,000 – 10,000 Sq.ft |
| Staff Requirement | Teams for escape room operations, café management, and customer service |
| Expected Payback Period | Not explicitly specified; dependent on outlet location and revenue performance |
Lock N Escape is an experiential entertainment brand operating in the amusement and recreation sector. It combines immersive escape room challenges with a café and board game lounge. The brand serves families, corporate groups, friends, and casual gamers seeking interactive, team-oriented recreational experiences.
The brand operates on a location-based model where customers visit physical outlets to engage in themed escape room experiences. Guests book sessions for timed puzzle-solving adventures. Revenue is generated through escape room bookings, café sales, and board game rentals. Daily operations involve scheduling, managing room setups, facilitating guest experiences, and maintaining service areas.
Lock N Escape outlets provide:
| Escape Rooms | Six themed rooms including Time Travel Adventure, Murder Mystery, Hurricane Escape, Stone Search, Mystery of the Forgotten, and The Heist. Each room combines puzzles, clues, and interactive storytelling. |
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| Café / Lounge | Food and beverage services including pastries (chimney cakes), coffee, shakes, and light meals. |
| Board Games | A wide selection of tabletop and card games covering strategy, party, family, and casual genres, accessible within the café area. |
Franchise partners are responsible for:
The franchisor provides operational guidance, franchise training, marketing support, and access to established escape room designs and café operational protocols. Franchisees are expected to replicate the systems used in the Hyderabad model.
| Estimated Investment | INR 1 Crore – 2 Crore, covering build-out, escape room equipment, café setup, and initial marketing |
|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | Not specified, typically covers brand rights and initial training |
| Setup Cost Components | Interior design, thematic room construction, furniture, gaming props, kitchen/café equipment, initial inventory |
| Royalty / Recurring Fees | Not specified, may include a percentage of revenue or flat monthly fee depending on the agreement |
| Space Requirement | 1,000 – 10,000 Sq.ft depending on location and number of rooms |
|---|---|
| Preferred Locations | Urban areas with high foot traffic and accessibility |
| Equipment Needs | Escape room props, puzzles, locks, audiovisual systems, café kitchen and furniture, board games |
| Staffing Requirements | Teams for escape room facilitation, customer service, café operations, and maintenance |
Franchisees receive structured support including:
Revenue streams for Lock N Escape franchises include:
Revenue depends on customer volume, repeat visits, and effective café operations. Payback periods vary with location, marketing effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
| Founded | 2018 |
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| Franchise Start | 2019 |
| Current Network | Operates in Hyderabad with six escape rooms and a café; no franchises yet operational |
| Expansion Plans | National and international expansion via franchising |
| Market Presence | Primarily urban centers with potential for growth in high-traffic entertainment districts |
| Estimated Investment Range | INR 1 Crore – 2 Crore |
|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | Not specified |
| Space Requirement | 1,000 – 10,000 Sq.ft |
| Royalty | Not specified |
| Payback Period | Not explicitly defined; dependent on location and guest traffic |
| Number of Franchise Outlets | 0 (franchising currently in expansion stage) |