Entertainment Franchise News
The latest Entertainment franchise news.
Lucra, the leading social competition platform, today announced a partnership with Shoot 360.
April 30th, 2026
Sandbox VR is expanding its ongoing partnership with LOL Entertainment.
April 29th, 2026
Pickleball Kingdom fast-tracks its nationwide growth through a new multi-unit franchise agreement that will bring five premier indoor pickleball clubs across the Bay Area.
April 24th, 2026
Oakwell Beer Spa is inviting craft breweries in the Phoenix-Scottsdale-Tucson markets to explore partnership opportunities as the brand grows through franchising.
April 23rd, 2026
Replay Sports Cards (“Replay”) capped off a strong first quarter marked by franchise development, a new store opening, community engagement, and continued momentum in one of the country’s most active collecting categories.
April 21st, 2026
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Kevin Behan
February 17th, 2026
iSmash is officially open in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.
April 17th, 2026
Launch Family Entertainment (Launch), a premier indoor family entertainment park, has announced the opening of its newest location in Arlington, TX.
April 15th, 2026
The Swing Bays, an indoor golf instruction and golf fitness membership franchise headquartered in Colorado, continues its nationwide expansion with another development deal — this time in Denver, Colorado.
April 15th, 2026
Cruise Planners travel advisors are returning from the ASTA River Cruise Expo with enhanced expertise and renewed inspiration following a week of education and cultural immersion aboard AmaVenita.
April 7th, 2026
Launch Entertainment (Launch), an indoor family entertainment franchise, recently signed an agreement to bring a new park to Leesburg, Virginia.
April 3rd, 2026
Shoot 360, the leader in technology-powered basketball training, announced today that Jamie Eslinger has been appointed Chief Operating Officer.
April 2nd, 2026
Years ago, a Mother’s Day that included Mom being soaked with beer might have been considered a disaster.
April 1st, 2026
The Swing Bays continues its coast-to-coast expansion with another multi-unit development deal in North Carolina, led by its third franchisee, Shaun Kelley.
March 24th, 2026
Cruise Planners has once again been named one of Franchise Business Review’s Top Franchises for Women.
March 23rd, 2026
Launch Family Entertainment (Launch) has announced its newest location in Raleigh is now open!
March 18th, 2026
As tournament season approaches, Twin Peaks Restaurant is once again raising the stakes with the return of its annual Dos Million Bracket Challenge, presented by Dos Equis.
March 18th, 2026
iSmash, the fast-growing interactive entertainment brand known for its high-energy Rage Rooms, colorful Splatter Paint, and Axe Throwing experiences, is officially opening its doors in Stuart on March 21.
March 18th, 2026
Twin Hospitality Group Inc., parent company of Twin Peaks, is kicking off 2026 with a refreshed food menu and new culinary leader.
March 10th, 2026
Sandbox VR today announced the opening of its first Fresno, CA location in the Fashion Fair shopping mall.
March 2nd, 2026
This March, Shoot 360 is putting women’s basketball center court with the launch of HER Month.
February 27th, 2026
Replay Sports Cards (“Replay”) is celebrating the opening of its first Indiana shop on February 28th, bringing a collectors-first card shop experience to the Seymour community.
February 26th, 2026
Cruise Planners is proud to announce it has been honored with Celebrity Cruises’ prestigious Chairman’s Award.
February 26th, 2026
Launch Family Entertainment (Launch) has announced a signed lease for its latest location coming to New Hampshire.
February 19th, 2026
Twin Peaks has rolled out new additions to its bar menu introducing fresh cocktails, shots, and expanded zero-proof options, all at a great value.
February 17th, 2026
Replay Sports Cards (“Replay”) today announced a new partnership with the Davidson Wildcats baseball team that will bring free packs of trading cards to fans at select home games this spring.
February 11th, 2026
Twin Hospitality Group Inc. today announced the grand opening of its new Fayetteville lodge, near Cross Creek Mall.
February 10th, 2026
iSmash, the fast-growing interactive entertainment brand known for its adrenaline-pumping Rage Rooms and colorful Splatter Paint experiences, is coming soon to Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.
February 2nd, 2026
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November 18th, 2025
Replay Sports Cards (“Replay”) today announced it has signed a lease for its upcoming Seymour, Indiana shop.
January 29th, 2026
iSmash, the fast-growing interactive entertainment brand known for its high-energy Rage Rooms and colorful Splatter Paint experiences, is officially opening its first U.S. West Coast.
January 28th, 2026
Replay Sports Cards (“Replay”) has signed a new franchise agreement with Andrea Deatrich to bring a Replay Sports Cards location to Salina, Kansas.
January 26th, 2026
A new, high-energy entertainment concept is coming soon to one of the Twin Cities’ most vibrant destinations.
January 21st, 2026
Ace Pickleball Club (APC) announced today final preparations for the 2026 APC National Championship delivered with DoorDash, taking place January 27 through February 1, 2026.
January 21st, 2026
The Golf Crypt today announced it has been named a preferred franchise partner by Trackman.
January 20th, 2026
Dave & Buster’s announces the grand opening of its newest location in Davenport, IA on Monday, January 19.
January 15th, 2026
The Swing Bays has announced a five-unit development agreement in Southern California.
January 14th, 2026
Scenic Group celebrated Cruise Planners as one of its top travel partners during the highly anticipated Night of the Stars gala.
January 9th, 2026
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M. Scott Morris
November 17th, 2025
Replay Sports Cards (“Replay”) has signed a new franchise agreement with longtime collector and business leader Richard “RJ” Cardente to bring a Replay Sports Cards location to the Nashville area.
January 9th, 2026
The Golf Crypt today announced it will celebrate the grand opening of its new location in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 33410.
January 6th, 2026
iSmash, the fast-growing interactive entertainment brand known for its adrenaline-pumping Rage Rooms, colorful Splatter Paint and adventurous Axe Throwing experiences, is opening its doors January 10 in Glendale.
January 5th, 2026
A little over six months after announcing his retirement from professional play, Esports legend Luka “Perkz” Perković has revealed his next move—joining the ownership group of Friendly Fire.
January 5th, 2026
Twin Peaks, the ultimate sports lodge, is returning to Omaha with a new location set to open at 313 N 179th Street in Village Pointe.
December 23rd, 2025
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John DiJulius
November 16th, 2025
Twin Hospitality Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TWNP), parent company of Twin Peaks Restaurant, has signed a new area development agreement to bring its signature Twin Peaks sports lodge experience to Connecticut.
December 19th, 2025
Georgia Ace Pickleball Club (APC) announced the nationwide launch of its new Player Development Series.
December 18th, 2025
Replay Sports Cards (“Replay”) is celebrating the opening of its first Colorado shop at Aurora’s iconic Stanley Marketplace.
December 9th, 2025
iSmash has officially surpassed 100 franchise locations sold nationwide, closing out a historic year for the emerging franchise concept.
December 8th, 2025
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