Game Kastle
Game Kastle Universe, LLC
Company Information
440 Martin Avenue, Santa Clara, California95050
We offer the opportunity to establish and operate a Game Kastle store franchise at a single defined location within a specific territory. Our franchised stores are retailers of premier hobby and gaming products, including a wide array of card games, RPG (role playing games), board and tabletop games, miniatures, collectibles, paints, and other related products in a clean, fun, and family friendly environment, with equally friendly staff. Our style, procedures and techniques include a distinctive interior design and color scheme; uniform standards, specifications and operating procedures; and high quality games and other products, items, and services, all of which we may improve, further develop or otherwise modify from time to time. We also may offer qualified applicants an opportunity to develop and open a specified number of GAME KASTLE game store franchises within a defined geographical area over a required period of time. (See Exhibit “H”.) In that event, you would pay a development fee which will depend upon the number of GAME KASTLE stores required to be open. (See Item 5)
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
9/10
Earning Transparency
7/10
Investment Accessibility
10/10
Summary of potential earnings
$613,704 / unit
Average Revenue During 2020Retail Stores
Franchise System Development
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Employee Contact Database
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $45,000 Maximum: $72,500
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $185,000 Maximum: $597,500
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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