Valhallan
Entertainment & Recreation · Kids' Sports
- Active units
- 8
Franchised, year-end 2023
About Valhallan
Valhallan is the largest youth esports and gaming organization worldwide, dedicated to enriching lives and fostering community among young gamers. With a belief that video games offer more than just entertainment, Valhallan provides premier esports programming and imparts vital life skills in a safe, inclusive, and fun environment. Founded in Houston, TX, and expanding globally, the Valhallan team boasts extensive experience in building platforms, curricula, training systems, and brands within the esports industry. They understand that gaming is a dominant pastime for young people, which is why Valhallan combines today's top games with interactive learning modules. Through their unique approach, players not only improve their gameplay but also gain valuable life principles. Join Valhallan to unlock your full gaming potential and be a part of an incredible gaming community. Connect with them on social media to stay updated on their latest offerings and achievements.
Key terms
- Footprint
1,000 – 1,600 sq ft
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2024 filing).
Growth
- Total locations8
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings7
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate700.0%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR—
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio7.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment—
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
- Time to open6 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate—
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
- Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.