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Escapology, by the numbers

Escapology appears in 29 SBA 7(a) loans since 2020, with a 0% cohort charge-off (failure) rate — from public SBA 7(a) loan records (FY2020–present). Every figure below comes from real financed deals: what buyers paid, where, and how the loans performed.

SBA Franchise Directory: listed ✓ (identifier S2763)

29 deals since 2020 · typical deal $870K · 0% failure rate

29

Deals since 2020

$870K

Typical deal

5

Deals since FY2025

0%

Failure rate (FY20–23)

Escapology buyers almost always make it — a 0% failure rate puts it among the safest franchise bets on record.

What buyers pay for Escapology

Most Escapology deals financed between $350K and $1.00M. Above $1.00M, you're paying more than 75% of buyers did — make the seller earn it.

Monthly payment (10-yr)
$11,377
Down payment (10%)
$97K
Cash to close (all-in)
$133K

Estimates at today's rates and standard 7(a) terms. Not a loan offer.

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Credit score

Available cash (you'll need ~$133K)

Experience

Recent financings

  • Escape Branson Landing, LLC in Branson, MO — $1.7M (2026) · Readycap Lending, LLC
  • Escapology in Fresno, CA — $1.6M (2026) · First Bank of the Lake
  • ESCAPOLOGY in Raleigh, NC — $1.5M (2025) · First Merchants Bank
  • Escapology in Williamsburg, VA — $1.4M (2025) · First Bank of the Lake
  • Escapology Salt Lake LLC in Salt Lake City, UT — $1.2M (2025) · First Business Bank
  • HW Escape 2, LLC in San Antonio, TX — $1.1M (2024) · 22nd State Bank, A Division of 22nd State Banking Company
  • Escapology Branson, LLC in Leawood, KS — $990K (2024) · First Business Bank
  • Escapology Branson, LLC in Leawood, KS — $990K (2024) · First Business Bank
  • Watts Family Investments West, Inc. in Portland, OR — $930K (2024) · Readycap Lending, LLC
  • 4 THE ESCAPE, LLC in Barbaroo, WI — $700K (2024) · The Bank of New Glarus

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Who funds Escapology — and where

Every dot is a financed Escapology — 29 mapped.

Financed Escapology locations — list all 29 as text

Top lenders for this brand

  1. 1.Lincoln Savings Bank (6)
  2. 2.Readycap Lending, LLC(4)
  3. 3.First Bank of the Lake(4)
  4. 4.The Huntington National Bank(4)
  5. 5.First Business Bank(3)

Most active states

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Common questions

How much does a Escapology cost to buy or open?

The typical deal for Escapology is $870K across 29 transactions since 2020. With the SBA's 10% minimum down payment, that points to roughly $96K of buyer cash on a typical deal.

How risky is Escapology?

0% of Escapology's FY2020–23 deals failed and were written off. Under 1% is excellent; 1–3% is normal; above 3% deserves hard questions before the LOI.

Can I finance a Escapology with an SBA loan?

Yes — Escapology has been SBA-financed 5 times since FY2025, which means it clears the SBA Franchise Directory requirement regularly. Confirm current listing before signing an LOI.

Buying a Escapology franchise

Most Escapology buyers finance the purchase or build-out with an SBA 7(a) loan — up to 90% of the cost with roughly 10% down. The typical Escapology deal financed for $870K, which points to about $96K of buyer cash on a typical purchase. Escapology is listed in the SBA Franchise Directory (identifier S2763), so it's eligible to finance today — confirm current listing with your lender before the LOI. See the lenders that already fund Escapology — a bank that knows the brand approves faster — or pre-qualify for financing to see your likely loan size first.

AI summary

This profile summarizes public SBA financing activity for Escapology — lender activity, typical loan sizes, financing history, and risk and failure signals where available — via CapBench SBA Intelligence. CapBench is not a lender.

Source: CapBench SBA Intelligence, based on public SBA, lender, franchise, FDIC, and related records. CapBench is not a lender and does not guarantee financing.

Agent summary

This page summarizes public SBA 7(a) financing for Escapology — typical deal size, the lenders that fund the brand, geography, and failure-rate context — from CapBench SBA Intelligence. Escapology is confirmed in the SBA Franchise Directory here; CapBench is not a lender and does not sell franchises.

  • 29 SBA 7(a) deals since 2020
  • $870K typical deal
  • 5 deals since FY2025
  • 0% failure rate (FY20–23 cohort)
  • SBA Franchise Directory: listed (identifier S2763)
  • Top lenders: Lincoln Savings Bank, Readycap Lending, LLC, First Bank of the Lake

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Data freshness:
SBA records through 2026-05-31; FDIC through 2026-03-31; page updated 2026-07-20.
Sources:
Public SBA 7(a) loan records; FDIC institution data (BankFind); CapBench lender and franchise enrichment.
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https://www.capbench.com/franchises/escapology
API:
https://www.capbench.com/api/public/franchises/escapology
Methodology:
Sources & methodology
  • Informational only — CapBench does not confirm this entity is for sale, eligible for SBA financing, or approved by any lender.
  • Figures come from public records and CapBench methodology; verify before relying on them.
  • Financing figures are historical SBA loan records, not a current offer or franchise availability. Confirm SBA Franchise Directory listing with your lender before an LOI.

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CapBench analysis of public lending records, FY2020–present. Charge-off rate measured on the FY2020–23 cohort. Not affiliated with Escapology.

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