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LAST UPDATED: November 20, 2023 FRANCHISE WEBSITE:<a href="https://www.coffeebeanery.com/pages/franchising-opportunities?utm_source=1851franchise.com&amp%3Butm_medium=article&amp%3Butm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-coffee-beanerys-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723874&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-ctrl-v-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2724322" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.virtualrealityfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-ctrl-v-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2724322" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.virtualrealityfranchise.com/</a> NUMBER OF LOCATIONS:&nbsp;6+ REPORTED COST TO GET IN:&nbsp;$288,000 to $311,000 REPORTED ROI (Item 19):&nbsp;N/A<a href="https://www.virtualrealityfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-ctrl-v-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2724322" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Ctrl V</a> is North America’s first virtual reality (VR) arcade and is currently the largest virtual reality arcade franchise brand in the world. Ctrl V offers an immersive gaming experience where customers can explore virtual worlds and compete in multiplayer games all within virtual reality.Ctrl V was founded by<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertbruski/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-ctrl-v-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2724322" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&nbsp;Robert Bruski</a>, who opened the first store in June 2016 in Waterloo, Ontario. Ctrl V started offering franchise opportunities shortly after.<figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qCkZjvTqsA&amp;list=TLGGFKFXzRDJLn8yMDExMjAyMw"><div class="iframely-embed"><div class="iframely-responsive"><iframe src="//cdn.iframe.ly/api/iframe?app=1&amp;api_key=fd3b6b3731f34f55ba1fe3&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D4qCkZjvTqsA%26list%3DTLGGFKFXzRDJLn8yMDExMjAyMw" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></div></figure><h2>How Many Ctrl V Locations Are There?</h2>As of November 2023, Ctrl V is currently active in Canada and the U.S., and has more than six open locations. In an<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abu5R2A7PQA&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-ctrl-v-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2724322" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&nbsp;interview with 1851 Franchise</a>, CEO Robert Bruski said the brand is aiming to open between two to five new locations in 2024.<h2>What Is Ctrl V’s Business Model?</h2>At its core, Ctrl V’s business model is centered around introducing virtual reality to the masses at an affordable price with “unsurpassed customer service.”“By offering VR experiences, games, education, and a myriad of other services, we hope to further immersion and global adoption of groundbreaking tech, all while helping people become business owners with us alongside them — they aren’t in it alone,” the brand wrote on its site.Users pre-book their time slots and then arrive at the Ctrl V location for their scheduled time so they can play the newest games without having to spend thousands of dollars to purchase their own virtual reality device.Each Ctrl V location has about 16 VR devices and sits at about 4,000 square feet. Each location is designed to be a family-friendly environment that fosters enjoyment for everyone. As such, the ideal Ctrl V franchise owner is “fun, hard-working” and is fully focused on the customer experience. Interested candidates are not required to have previous industry experience as Ctrl V provides ample training to get new owners up and running. New operators are expected to participate in a two-week training program at the flagship location in Waterloo, where they will learn everything from software, hardware, gaming, marketing, franchise operations, accounting, customer service and floor operations.<figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FufS2eGPWo"><div class="iframely-embed"><div class="iframely-responsive"><iframe src="//cdn.iframe.ly/api/iframe?app=1&amp;api_key=fd3b6b3731f34f55ba1fe3&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D3FufS2eGPWo" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></div></figure><h2>How Much Can Ctrl V Franchise Owners Make?</h2>Ctrl V does not have a publicly available Item 19. To learn more,<a href="https://www.virtualrealityfranchise.com/contact-us/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-ctrl-v-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2724322" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&nbsp;contact the team</a> about reading the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), which will state the total earnings of any company or franchise-owned unit as a reference.<h2>How Much Does It Cost To Open a Ctrl V Franchise?</h2>As of the publishing of this story, the initial investment required to open a Ctrl V franchise ranges between $288K and $311K. This investment is broken down into the following costs:<ul><li>Station Costs: $110,000</li><li>General Arcade Costs: $6,000 to $20,000</li><li>Branding Materials: $6,000 to $15,000</li><li>Legal Costs: $7,000</li><li>Insurance Costs: $3,000</li><li>Facility Deposits: $13,000</li><li>Franchise Fee: $60,000</li><li>Opening Day Marketing: $20,000</li><li>Working Capital: $63,000</li></ul>These costs can vary based on shipping, FX rates, real estate costs and a number of other factors.<h2>What Is the Franchise Fee for Ctrl V?</h2>The franchise fee required to open a Ctrl V arcade is $60K. Franchise owners must also contribute 1.5% of revenue to Ctrl V as an equal component to the national marketing fund.<h2>Who’s On Ctrl V’s Leadership Team?</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertbruski/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-ctrl-v-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2724322" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Robert Bruski — CEO and Co-Founder</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-elligson-189b22a5/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-ctrl-v-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2724322" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">James Elligson — COO and Co-Founder</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshbrookscinefile/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-ctrl-v-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2724322" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Josh Brooks — Support Center Manager</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinkyryliuk/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-ctrl-v-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2724322" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Justin Kyryliuk — Director of Technology</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-brooks-268718231/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-ctrl-v-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2724322" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Jason Brooks — Communications Manager</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelacoteinc/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-ctrl-v-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2724322" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Angela Cote — Executive Franchise Advisor</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brecon-gage-4aa85a45/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-ctrl-v-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2724322" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Brecon Gage — Franchise Growth Advisor</a></li></ul><h2>What Helpful Articles Can I Read to Learn More About Ctrl V?</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.virtualrealityfranchise.com/ctrl-v-recognized-for-franchise-excellence-at-cfa-national-convention/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-ctrl-v-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2724322" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Ctrl V Recognized for Franchise Excellence at CFA National Convention</a></li><li><a href="https://www.virtualrealityfranchise.com/ctrl-v-ranked-as-top-franchise-for-2021/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-ctrl-v-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2724322" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Ctrl V Ranked as Top Franchise for 2021</a></li><li><a href="https://www.virtualrealityfranchise.com/ctrl-v-receives-franchisees-choice-designation-from-the-canadian-franchise-association-cfa-2/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-ctrl-v-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2724322" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Ctrl V Receives Franchisees’ Choice Designation From the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmO1brOW6tQ&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-ctrl-v-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2724322" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Shawn &amp; Beth | Testimonial | Ctrl V Virtual Reality</a></li></ul>Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only. 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