Escape Rooms

Group escape room puzzles became very trendy over the past five years. Can these businesses generate sustainable cash flow?

The escape room industry has taken off in recent years, with a surge from just 22 escape rooms in the U.S. in 2014 to over 2,300 as of 2019. The business involves creating complex puzzles and challenges for customers to solve within a set period, usually an hour, in a themed environment. Start-up costs range between $50,000 and $300,000, which covers room construction, tech installation, and licensing. Monthly expenses can run around $30,000 including rent, utilities, and salaries.