Franchise Opportunities
Make your community shine with a Starlite franchise!
The Starlite Experience
Our Fun Squad turns fun into business success
Starlite Family Fun Center is a family entertainment franchise concept with impressive market experience, a history of fun, and a commitment to excellence, all backed by a seasoned management team.
The concept of Starlite Family Fun Center was inspired by the roller skating rinks run by our founding family more than 35 years ago. Over the years, the roller rink model evolved into our current Starlite Family Fun Center prototype, which includes multiple entertainment options all under one roof.
Since our first modern multi-feature center opened back in 1993 in Stockbridge, GA, we haven’t stopped growing.
A team of trusted experts behind you!
- Real estate development and construction experience
- Finance, business development, and software tools
- Center décor, build-out, lighting, and sound system experience
- Special events, STEM programs, group events management and so much more!
The Investment
What it Takes
We are looking for qualified entrepreneurs who are interested in building their financial future through a fun-filled and rewarding investment in their communities.
Starlite Family Fun Centers are uniquely fun-filled destination locations. A typical location ranges from 22,000 to 24,000 square feet in size – with sufficient room for your roller rink and laser tag areas, and high enough ceilings for your two-story playground.
You can locate your operation in a leased space, or you can purchase and retrofit an existing structure. We can provide the guidance you need as you are selecting your location, based on criteria such as traffic, visibility, and proximity to schools, childcare centers and churches, and as you are building it out following our detailed specifications, to ensure your customers have the same great Starlite experience with every visit!
The projected initial investment range for a single start-up franchise ranges between from $1,421,000 to $1,748,500. This investment amount includes an initial franchise fee of $50,000. As with any new business venture, it’s important that you have the capital needed to adequately fund your new business. We look for candidates with minimum liquidity of about $500,000, and a minimum net worth of $3,000,000 or greater.
Please refer to our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for additional details
Ideal Franchisee
A perfect fit for growth-minded owners
The ideal Starlite franchisee is a motivated leader with strong business experience and a passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences. Successful candidates often have backgrounds in business ownership, management, sales, or customer relations, along with a genuine commitment to their local communities.
For many, the local roller rink was where lasting memories were made. As a Starlite franchise owner, you have the opportunity to bring that same sense of excitement and connection to families in your community while building a rewarding business.
Whether you choose to be involved in daily operations, partner with investors, or hire a management team, we look for franchisees who are committed to operational excellence, building strong teams, and providing exceptional guest experiences. Starlite owners take pride in their centers and value the role they play in creating a fun, safe, and welcoming environment.
This is a high-energy, people-focused business that offers both strong growth potential and the unique opportunity to invest in your future while making a meaningful impact in your community.
Available Markets
We are looking to open franchised locations in key target markets within the Southeastern U.S. — especially in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Florida and Tennessee. If you are selected to become part of our family entertainment center franchise team, you will be given protected territory and a promise from our team to continually develop and improve the business model.
Support & Training
A franchise system built to help you thrive
Our fun squad at Starlite Family Fun Center is committed to guiding franchise owners before, during, and after the launch of their businesses.
You’ll never be on your own. You’ll have several resources available to you as you start up and grow your entertainment center franchise.
What you get
- Complete pre-opening training programs
- Advice on site selection, equipment, construction and build-out
- Established vendor relationships and approved technology tools/POS system
- Our confidential operations manual to guide your day-to-day business functions
- Professional marketing guidance, materials and brand presence
- Ongoing assistance, including field visits, refresher training and remote support
FAQs
What is provided as part of the Starlite Family Fun Center franchise system?
As you’re starting your family entertainment franchise, we will provide up to five days of basic business training, plus an additional three weeks of operations training to you or your general manger. This initial training is held at our corporate facilities. We will spend seven days assisting your on-site at your location around the time of your business launch. We’ll also present you with a copy of our confidential operations manual to help you run your business properly on a day-to-day basis, and we’ll be there to provide remote support, answer questions, and provide ongoing guidance
What experience do I need to become a Starlite Family Fun Center franchise owner?
We do not require you to have prior experience in the family entertainment industry; we can teach you what you need to know to run your Starlite Family Fun Center business. We are primarily seeking single-unit, start-up franchise owners who will be hands-on operators, and who can learn the Starlite Family Fun Center system and develop a strong operations team within their franchised business. Also, we have a program option for existing roller skating or family entertainment businesses that wish to convert to the Starlite Family Fun Center system; financial incentives are available for conversion franchisees. Above all, we expect franchise owners or their operating partners to have great sales, customer relations, and supervisory skills; solid business management experience; and a strong and honest work ethic.
How much will the Starlite Family Fun Center franchise investment cost me?
The projected initial investment range for a single start-up franchise ranges between from $1,421,000 to $1,748,500. This investment amount includes an initial franchise fee of $50,000. As with any new business venture, it’s important that you have the capital needed to adequately fund your new business. We look for candidates with minimum liquidity of about $500,000, and a minimum net worth of $3,000,000 or greater.
Are there other ongoing fees paid to the franchisor?
Franchisees will pay a royalty rate of 6% of gross sales, plus monthly technology fees estimated at about $300 per month. These fees allow us to fund our ongoing support services and the continued development of services, marketing tools, training programs, and systems upgrades.
Are there any advertising fees?
You must spend a minimum of 2% of gross revenues toward local marketing within your territory. And, you will be required to contribute up to 1% of gross margin revenues into the system marketing fund. Collected funds will be used to develop marketing strategies to promote the Starlite Family Fun Center brand and fund the creative costs to develop local franchise marketing materials and campaigns.
Is financing available?
We do not offer direct financing to franchisees. We may be able to provide references to qualified financing or lending resources, on a case-by-case basis.
What is the term of the franchise agreement?
The initial term of your franchise agreement is ten years with three additional successor agreement options of five years each.
How do I get started?
If you’re interested in learning more about the Starlite Family Fun Center family entertainment franchise program, you can fill out the form below or you can contact us at 770-573-3306 or franchise@StarliteFamilyFunCenters.com to discuss the possibility of setting up a meeting, speaking with key franchise management staff, and receiving our FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document) which contains all the important details you’ll need to make an informed decision
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Join the fun, invest in your community, and build your future! Don’t let this opportunity skate past you.
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