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Larks Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

Larks provides luxury apartment living with a focus on creating a community-centric environment that combines modern amenities with convenience and comfort.

Founded in 2020, Larks Entertainment is a bold new franchise concept that merges chef-driven dining, craft cocktails, and interactive games into a single, vibrant experience. The brand launched its first location in Fairview, Texas, and is headquartered in Southlake, Texas.

With existing venues in cities like Kansas City and Cleveland, and new openings planned in Nashville and San Antonio, Larks is quickly expanding its national footprint.

Larks offers a unique blend of entertainment and hospitality. Guests can enjoy shuffleboard, mini golf, arcade games, and obstacle adventures, all within a lively restaurant and bar setting. This integrated model provides a memorable destination for people of all ages to gather, eat, drink, and play under one roof.

A key differentiator for Larks is its modular franchising model, known as “Franchising in a Box.” This flexible system allows franchisees to adapt the concept to fit their local market needs, reducing startup complexity and investment risk.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $40,000
Training Expenses $10,000 – $15,000
Real Property See Note (3)
Point of Sale Software and Equipment $10,000 – $20,000
Audio, Video, and Security Equipment $100,000 – $200,000
Enhanced Lighting Package $0 – $30,000
Building Signage $25,000 – $50,000
Interior Architecture, Design and Branding $75,000 – $200,000
Restaurant Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment $125,000 – $300,000
Attraction Equipment $400,000 – $750,000
Kitchen and Bar Equipment $100,000 – $400,000
Kitchen and Bar Opening Inventory $15,000 – $25,000
Other Opening Inventory and Supplies $5,000 – $10,000
Pre-Opening and Grand Opening Marketing $50,000
Website $5,000
Business and Construction Permits and Liquor License $10,000 – $70,000
Leasehold Improvements $750,000 – $1,750,000
Construction Management $0 – $30,000
Professional Fees $5,000 – $10,000
Pre-Paid Insurance Premiums $15,000 – $25,000
Pre-Opening Utilities $10,000 – $20,000
Additional Funds – 3 Month $100,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment $1,850,000 – $12,375,000
Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $40,000
Training Expenses $10,000 – $15,000
Real Property See Note (3)
Point of Sale Software and Equipment $10,000 – $20,000
Audio, Video, and Security Equipment $100,000 – $200,000
Enhanced Lighting Package $0 – $30,000
Building Signage $25,000 – $50,000
Interior Architecture, Design and Branding $75,000 – $200,000
Restaurant Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment $125,000 – $300,000
Attraction Equipment $400,000 – $750,000
Kitchen and Bar Equipment $100,000 – $400,000
Kitchen and Bar Opening Inventory $15,000 – $25,000
Other Opening Inventory and Supplies $5,000 – $10,000
Pre-Opening and Grand Opening Marketing $50,000
Website $5,000
Business and Construction Permits and Liquor License $10,000 – $70,000
Leasehold Improvements $750,000 – $1,750,000
Construction Management $0 – $30,000
Professional Fees $5,000 – $10,000
Pre-Paid Insurance Premiums $15,000 – $25,000
Pre-Opening Utilities $10,000 – $20,000
Additional Funds – 3 Month $100,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment $1,850,000 – $12,375,000

Franchise Disclosure Document

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Started franchising
2022
Franchisees

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1
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Franchise fee

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$40,000
Investment

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$1,850,000 - $12,375,000
Revenue (AUV)

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Undisclosed
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n.a.
Operating Profit

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n.a.

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Competitors

Below are some of

Larks

key competitors in the

Other Food

sector.

Franchise
Franchisees
Initial fee
Total investment
Revenue
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1

New
+
n.a.
n.a.

$40,000

$1,850,000

$12,375,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

16

New
+
700%
700%

$35,000

$258,000

$516,000

n.a.

$558,000

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

108

New
+
-7%
-7%

$3,250 to $25,000

$1,007,000

$1,568,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

27

New
+
35%
35%

$30,000

$340,000

$596,000

n.a.

$569,000

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

237

New
+
6%
6%

$35,000

$899,000

$1,354,000

n.a.

$1,017,000

$xxx,xxx

69.0%

xx%

n.a.

14.5%

xx%

n.a.

18

New
+
n.a.
n.a.

$50,000

$1,539,000

$4,819,000

n.a.

$2,889,000

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

13

New
+
n.a.
n.a.

$30,000

$192,000

$410,000

n.a.

$1,454,000

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

20

New
+
100%
100%

$35,000

$579,000

$1,150,000

n.a.

$1,745,000

$xxx,xxx

72.6%

xx%

n.a.

11.1%

xx%

n.a.

6

New
+
200%
200%

$59,500

$429,000

$723,000

n.a.

$1,591,000

$xxx,xxx

45.7%

xx%

n.a.

8.9%

xx%

n.a.

314

New
+
0%
0%

$75,000

$599,000

$821,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

74

New
+
35%
35%

$60,000

$1,555,000

$7,056,000

n.a.

$4,779,000

$xxx,xxx

72.7%

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

243

New
+
-4%
-4%

$32,000

$299,000

$1,462,000

n.a.

$1,132,000

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

59

New
+
-21%
-21%

$35,000

$555,000

$1,008,000

n.a.

$1,607,000

$xxx,xxx

65.8%

xx%

n.a.

20.9%

xx%

n.a.

20

New
+
-5%
-5%

$50,000

$1,080,000

$3,974,000

n.a.

$2,975,000

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

0

New
+
n.a.
n.a.

$40,000

$194,000

$515,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

59

New
+
11%
11%

$50,000

$1,987,000

$6,048,000

n.a.

$5,540,000

$xxx,xxx

72.9%

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

150

New
+
-2%
-2%

$50,000

$473,000

$2,400,000

n.a.

$1,336,000

$xxx,xxx

71.6%

xx%

n.a.

5.2%

xx%

n.a.

43

New
+
-14%
-14%

$25,000

$303,000

$1,016,000

n.a.

$742,000

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

14

New
+
8%
8%

$50,000

$830,000

$1,338,000

n.a.

$525,000

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

80

New
+
-9%
-9%

$45,000

$418,000

$1,310,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

0

New
+
n.a.
n.a.

$40,000

$246,000

$460,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

4

New
+
-43%
-43%

$40,000

$267,000

$969,000

n.a.

$636,000

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

18

New
+
20%
20%

$25,000

$278,000

$439,000

n.a.

$416,000

$xxx,xxx

78.4%

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

39

New
+
n.a.
n.a.

$49,500

$162,000

$294,000

n.a.

$293,000

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

1

New
+
n.a.
n.a.

$30,000

$999,000

$1,115,000

n.a.

$1,491,000

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

39

New
+
388%
388%

$35,000

$415,000

$597,000

n.a.

$1,402,000

$xxx,xxx

70.2%

xx%

n.a.

9.3%

xx%

n.a.

27

New
+
4%
4%

$30,000

$242,000

$829,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

276

New
+
n.a.
n.a.

$50,000

$62,000

$327,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

99

New
+
-8%
-8%

$25,000

$813,000

$1,457,000

n.a.

$1,580,000

$xxx,xxx

70.0%

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

92

New
+
-2%
-2%

$45,000

$1,364,000

$2,070,000

n.a.

$2,203,000

$xxx,xxx

75.3%

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

20

New
+
33%
33%

$30,000

$501,000

$819,000

n.a.

$812,000

$xxx,xxx

72.9%

xx%

n.a.

10.7%

xx%

n.a.

134

New
+
-20%
-20%

$50,000

$2,721,000

$4,326,000

n.a.

$2,547,000

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

51

New
+
24%
24%

$25,000

$793,000

$1,280,000

n.a.

$1,391,000

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

16

New
+
14%
14%

$25,000

$577,000

$1,228,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

823

New
+
-12%
-12%

n.a.

$62,000

$172,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

0

New
+
n.a.
n.a.

$30,000

$450,000

$1,233,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

220

New
+
9%
9%

$35,000

$208,000

$840,000

n.a.

$821,000

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

30

New
+
-17%
-17%

$49,000

$386,000

$554,000

n.a.

$610,000

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

21

New
+
-5%
-5%

$125,000

$5,048,000

$16,113,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

7

New
+
n.a.
n.a.

$40,000

$61,000

$72,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

348

New
+
-3%
-3%

$50,000

$3,558,000

$8,739,000

n.a.

$4,110,000

$xxx,xxx

61.8%

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

79

New
+
8%
8%

$15,000

$175,000

$414,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

46

New
+
59%
59%

$40,000

$232,000

$497,000

n.a.

$782,000

$xxx,xxx

63.7%

xx%

n.a.

8.7%

xx%

n.a.

40

New
+
208%
208%

$36,000

$208,000

$659,000

n.a.

$596,000

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

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Training

Larks Entertainment provides a structured training program to ensure franchisees are well-prepared to operate their family entertainment center. The training programs offered by the Franchisor include:

  1. Initial Training for Owners and Managers: This foundational program spans six days, divided into two days of classroom instruction and four days of on-the-job training at a LARKS location. It is conducted at Larks’ corporate offices in the Dallas, Texas area or another designated site. This training is included in the initial franchise fee but requires the franchisee to cover travel, lodging, meals, and staff wages during training.
  2. Training Materials and Staff Training: Franchisees are responsible for the cost of training materials and compensating their employees during training sessions. These sessions are part of the pre-opening preparations.
  3. Future Adjustments in Training Structure: The franchisor reserves the right to alter the format, timing, and attendance requirements of the training program for subsequent franchise agreements, though the associated costs are expected to remain similar.

Territory Protection

Larks Entertainment does not offer guaranteed exclusive territory protection to its franchisees. While an Area Development Agreement provides a defined Development Area and opening schedule, it does not restrict the franchisor or others from operating nearby unless specifically stated.

Franchisees may develop multiple units in a designated area, but the franchise documents do not promise protection from internal competition. Any territory rights are limited and must be clearly outlined in individual agreements.

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