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At a glance
1 Cr - 2 Cr
Investment Range
0 - No franchises yet
Franchise Count
5,001 - 10,000 sq.ft
Area Required
On Inquiry
Payback Period
6
Years in Franchising

Lock N Escape Franchise

Franchise Quick Facts

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

1. Brand Overview

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.

2. Business Model

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.

3. Products or Services Offered

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.
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.

4. How the Franchise Model Works

Franchise partners are responsible for:

  • Setting up and managing escape room operations and café services
  • Staffing and training local employees
  • Marketing the outlet locally to attract guests
  • Maintaining the quality of escape room experiences and café offerings

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.

5. Franchise Investment Overview

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

6. Infrastructure and Setup Requirements

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

7. Training and Franchise Support

Franchisees receive structured support including:

  • Operational training for managing escape rooms and customer interactions
  • Marketing guidance for local outreach and promotions
  • Assistance in café setup and menu management
  • Ongoing operational support and advice on optimizing revenue
  • Access to themed escape room designs and maintenance protocols

8. Revenue Model and ROI Considerations

Revenue streams for Lock N Escape franchises include:

  • Paid escape room bookings
  • Café food and beverage sales
  • Board game rentals and associated services

Revenue depends on customer volume, repeat visits, and effective café operations. Payback periods vary with location, marketing effectiveness, and operational efficiency.

9. Brand Background and Expansion

Founded 2018
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

10. Key Advantages of the Franchise Opportunity

  • Access to a multi-revenue experiential entertainment model combining escape rooms, café, and board games
  • Scalable concept with potential for multiple themed rooms per outlet
  • Opportunity to target both individual consumers and corporate clients for team-building events
  • Structured franchise support including training, operations, and marketing guidance
  • Participation in the growing experiential entertainment and leisure industry

11. Franchise Investment Snapshot

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)
Travel & Leisure Amusement Centers & Theme Parks B2C Owner-Operated Family
Investment and financials
Cost overview
Investment range 1 Cr - 2 Cr
Franchise / Brand fee On Inquiry
Royalty / Commission On Inquiry
Investment tier Premium
Area required 5,001 - 10,000 sq.ft
Staff required 8 - 25
Setup complexity Complex
Business term Lifetime
Renewal available Yes
Returns outlook
Expected monthly revenue
₹7.5L – 25L
Revenue model High
Business model B2C
Break-even
Capital payback On Inquiry
Capital sensitivity Very Low
Investor fit profile
Operations
Operation mode Owner-Operated
Location type Mall/Standalone
Property required Mall/Standalone
Home-based possible No
Can run part-time No
Primary customer Family
Market characteristics
Seasonality Low
Recession resistance High
Digital integration High
Years in franchising 6 Years
Avg units / year
Ideal for
HNI investor Business group seeking exclusive territory rights
Franchise support
Provided by brand
Not provided by brand
Data not available
Tax System Inclusion
Franchise Manuals
Head Office Support
Field Assistance
Agreement Template
Marketing Co-op Fund
Training and agreement details
Training location
Information Not Available
Business term
Lifetime
Renewal available
Yes
Brand strength
6 Years
Years Franchising
Avg Units / Year
2018
Founded
C
Brand Tier
C
Tier C — Startup brand with early market presence
A+Established AMature BGrowing CStartup
Startup
Forefind rank history
Current rank
#
Travel & Leisure category
2025
Based on Forefind scoring model
Licences and compliance
Required licences and registrations for operating this franchise in India. Requirements may vary by state and city tier.
Trade License
Fire NOC
Setup complexity:
Complex
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