Franchise partnership
Your own
escape room location
We have been running premium escape rooms in Southern Germany since 2015. Now we are opening our proven concept to franchise partners — with 13 tried-and-tested rooms, our own booking technology and full support.
Why Cage Quests
A system that works
You take over a business model refined over more than 10 years — including the rooms, the technology and the processes.
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Proven rooms
13 rooms across different genres and difficulty levels — all tested and refined by tens of thousands of players. You choose the rooms from our portfolio that fit your market.
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Our own technology
Proprietary booking system, automated processes, in-house control technology in the rooms. No third-party risk, full control over the tech stack.
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Premium positioning
90 minutes instead of 60. Cinematic sets instead of DIY props. CAGE QUESTS is deliberately positioned in the premium segment — with higher margins than the industry average.
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Strong B2B business
Corporate events, team building, stag and hen parties — more than 40% of revenue comes from group bookings. We hand you the sales processes and event packages.
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Ongoing support
Not a franchise model where you are on your own after opening day. Regular training, marketing material, technical support and exchange within the network.
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Growing market
The escape room industry has been growing for years, while unprofessional providers drop out. Demand for premium experiences is rising — exactly our niche.
Franchise package
What you get from us
Everything you need to open and successfully run a CAGE QUESTS location.
Before opening
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Site analysis — Support in finding and evaluating suitable premises (location, size, lease terms, footfall)
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Room design and construction planning — Detailed plans, material lists and technical specifications for all selected rooms
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Technology setup — Installation and configuration of the proprietary control technology, booking system and point of sale
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Training — Comprehensive onboarding for your team: game mastering, technology, booking system, customer service, emergency procedures
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Pre-launch marketing — Website integration, social media strategy, local PR campaign, Google Business setup
Day-to-day operations
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CQ Booking System — Our own operating system for bookings, operations and reporting — more below
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Marketing material — Continuously updated templates for social media, print, ads and partnership requests
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New rooms — Access to new room concepts from the CAGE QUESTS network before they go public
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Technical support — Hotline for technical issues, remote diagnostics, spare-parts logistics
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Network — Regular exchange with other franchise partners, annual partner meeting, best-practice sharing
Behind the scenes
The system behind the game
Every guest sees our rooms. What runs behind them is reserved for our partners: a self-developed operating system for escape rooms — in daily use and constantly evolving.
No software subscription.
No commission.
No third parties.
Frictionless booking
From the first click to payment in a few minutes — on any device, without detours via third-party platforms.
Slots that fill themselves
When a slot opens up, the system finds new guests for it on its own.
Advanced tools with brains
Smart assistance handles the routine so your team has time for the guests. A human always has the final say.
Corporate business at the push of a button
From quote to payment received: corporate clients get in minutes what takes others days.
Guests who do your marketing
After the game, your guests take their result home — and share it. Every shared card is a recommendation.
Steering by numbers
Utilisation, revenue and success rate per room, updated daily. You see what works.
We'll show you the full range of features in our first conversation — live on screen.
Request a live demo →The road to your own location
From enquiry to opening
The typical process from first contact to handing over the keys.
Step 01
Initial call
A no-obligation introduction via video call. We talk about your motivation, your market and your ideas, and you get a first look at the franchise model and its terms.
Step 02
Site visit
You visit an existing CAGE QUESTS location, play the rooms, meet the team and see the operation from the inside. Together we find out whether the chemistry is right.
Step 03
Location and business plan
Joint search and evaluation of locations. We create a detailed business plan with investment costs, revenue forecasts and a break-even analysis for your specific market.
Step 04
Signing the contract
Franchise agreement, room selection, timeline for the fit-out. From here on you have a dedicated contact who guides you through the entire process.
Step 05
Construction and installation
Rooms are built to our plans, the technology is installed and the booking system set up. We accompany the whole process and carry out the final acceptance of the rooms.
Step 06
Training and soft opening
Intensive on-site training for your team. A soft opening with test runs, followed by the grand opening with a marketing campaign and PR.
Requirements
What we expect
A CAGE QUESTS location is a significant investment. We are looking for partners who think long term.
Entrepreneurial experience
Ideally experience in hospitality, entertainment or another service-oriented industry. You should be able to lead a team.
Equity
Sufficient equity for the initial investment (fit-out, franchise fee, working capital). The exact amount depends on location and number of rooms — we discuss this in the first call.
Suitable premises
At least 300 m² in a well-connected location (public transport, parking). Ground floor or basement preferred. We help with the search.
Personal commitment
We are looking for franchise partners who are operationally involved — not pure investors. You should be ready to run the location yourself or be on site every day.
Get in touch
Interested? Let's talk.
No obligation, no sales pressure. Tell us about your idea — we'll work out together whether it's a good fit.
“We are not looking for franchisees. We are looking for partners who share our passion for extraordinary experiences.”
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Usually within 48 hours