Fantasy Claw Arcade recently hit the podcast spotlight to talk franchising. Elliot Cole, our Franchising GM, joined Mike Halpern on the Franchise QB Podcast, a show dedicated to interviewing franchisors, franchisees, consultants, and other industry insiders to unpack the opportunities happening across the franchise world. Mike is a 20+ year franchise consultant with a talent for asking the right questions and highlighting brands that are doing franchising the right way. The e

HONOLULU, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --  Fantasy Claw Arcade (FCA) , the experiential, wizard-themed claw arcade phenomenon, announces the opening of its newest U.S. location in the International Market Place in Waikīkī, Oʻahu. The new site will feature over 60 interactive machines, delivering immersive entertainment to both locals and visitors in one of Hawaiʻi's most vibrant retail destinations. This expansion marks a key milestone in FCA's rapid growth trajectory. The Waik

https://www.franchisetimes.com/franchise_news/fantasy-claw-arcade-seeks-major-metro-growth-after-launching-franchise-system/article_37ab4adc-d2af-4f34-a47a-ca4a74b860b3.html Nearly a century after the first patented claw machine was invented, Fantasy Claw Arcade believes its wizard-themed arcade concept is the next big thing in entertainment. Managing Partner Brad Howard and general manager Elliot Cole think this is possible with the brand now offering franchise opportunities

LAS VEGAS, July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the Las Vegas Strip's fastest-growing entertainment concepts is officially going nationwide. Fantasy Claw Arcade (FCA), the wildly popular, Japanese-inspired claw machine experience, has announced the launch of its national franchise program, offering a turnkey opportunity for entrepreneurs ready to ride the wave of high-return experiential retail. Launched in early 2024 inside the Fashion Show Mall, Fantasy Claw Arcade turned a