Upstairs Circus
$UPCRF500 #501CategoryRecreation
SubcategoryDIY/Paint & Sip Studios
Locations4
Franchisee Count—
Franchise Fee$35,000
Item 7 Low—
Item 7 Midpoint—
Item 7 High—
Royalty Fees6% of your Gross Revenues; beginning with the 5th full calendar quarter of operating your Business, you must meet Minimum Quarterly Royalty requirements
Ad / Brand Fund2%
Sold Not Open—
Founded—
Completeness21/34 (62%)
Years in Business—
Began Franchising—
HQDenver, CO
Executives2
LinksWeb
Main Phone(720) 527-1354
FDD Issued—
Last UpdatedOct 12, 2026
FDDs2019 · 2018 🔒
Franchisor
Franchisees must use the ShopKeep POS system, which costs between $1,000 to $3,000, and maintain a monthly support fee of $95 per terminal. Additional required computers and software include XERO Bookkeeping, WhenIWork, Gusto, MS Office 365 Suite, and Adobe Illustrator.
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