Hey all. I want to open an escape room business but have zero industry experience. My background is in retail. Would a franchise make sense for someone like me, or is it better to go independent? What should I watch out for? I have savings and a strong business background, but this industry is new to me. Thanks in advance for any tips.

]]>https://community.bemeapps.com/topic/40441/i-want-to-open-an-escape-room-business-but-have-zero-industry-experienceRSS for NodeFri, 25 Sep 2026 01:57:01 GMTThu, 24 Sep 2026 23:55:25 GMT60With no industry background, a franchise can save you a lot of expensive mistakes. When I started, I looked at an escape room franchise https://erworkshop.com/franchise/ from Indestroom, you get proven games, a business model, training and support, so you're not guessing on themes or pricing. I talked to a couple of owners who went that route, and the main benefit they mentioned was avoiding rookie mistakes in the first year. Honest note: you'll pay fees, and you're following their system rather than your own vision. Retail experience actually helps a lot with customer service and marketing. Tip: visit a few existing locations and play the games before committing.

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