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Fantasy Claw Arcade Teams Up With Las Vegas Headliner Mat Franco
Mat Franco brings Las Vegas magic to Fantasy Claw Arcade at Fashion Show Mall Fantasy Claw Arcade is bringing a new prize experience to our Las Vegas claw machine arcade at Fashion Show Mall. Guests can now win Mat Franco merchandise, show tickets, and VIP experiences as part of a new collaboration with the longtime Strip headliner. The partnership brings together two entertainment concepts built around creating memorable guest experiences, while giving visitors another way t
Aug 243 min read
The Wall Street Journal Spotlights the Rise of Claw Machine Arcades...and Fantasy Claw
The Wall Street Journal just confirmed what we've known all along: claw machines are back. On August 20, 2026, The Wall Street Journal published a feature on the return of the claw machine, and Fantasy Claw Arcade Managing Partner Brad Howard was part of the story. The piece, written by WSJ reporter Lily Belle Poling, traces how a once-dismissed carnival relic has become one of the fastest-growing formats in experiential retail. Modern "clawcades" stocked with plush toys, des
Aug 203 min read
Fantasy Claw Arcade Featured by Columbus Jewish News
Fantasy Claw Arcade franchise entity managing partner Brad Howard, with Todd Appelbaum and Brian Campbell, co-owners and co-operators of the Columbus location, share a moment at the June 27 grand opening at Easton Town Center. Read the full article: Fantasy Claw Arcade opens first Ohio location at Easton Fantasy Claw Arcade was recently featured by Columbus Jewish News, and the story the publication chose to tell wasn't just about a new arcade opening. It was about the relati
Jul 242 min read
Fantasy Claw Arcade Featured in CoStar: Why Claw Arcade Franchises Are Gaining Momentum
Read the full CoStar article: Claw arcades snatch up retail space as U.S. popularity grows Fantasy Claw Arcade was recently featured in a national CoStar News article about the rise of claw machine arcades in U.S. retail. For anyone researching a claw arcade franchise or watching the growth of location-based entertainment, that coverage reflects a bigger market trend: claw arcades are becoming a more established part of modern retail. In the article, CoStar examines why claw
Jul 232 min read
Fantasy Claw Arcade Opens a New Columbus Entertainment Destination in Easton Town Center
The Ohio Secretary of State, Frank LaRose, presenting Fantasy Claw Arcade with an official proclamation moments before the ribbon cutting A New Columbus Entertainment Destination Fantasy Claw Arcade officially opened its newest claw machine arcade at Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio on June 27, and the response was immediate. From the moment doors opened at 10:00 a.m., the store was packed, with a line still forming ahead of the 2:00 p.m. ribbon cutting. A Grand Opening C
Jul 22 min read
Fantasy Claw Arcade Opens a New Columbus Entertainment Destination in Easton Town Center
The Ohio Secretary of State, Frank LaRose, presenting Fantasy Claw Arcade with an official proclamation moments before the ribbon cutting A New Columbus Entertainment Destination Fantasy Claw Arcade officially opened its newest claw machine arcade at Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio on June 27, and the response was immediate. From the moment doors opened at 10:00 a.m., the store was packed, with a line still forming ahead of the 2:00 p.m. ribbon cutting. A Grand Opening C
Jul 22 min read
Why the Entertainment Franchise Opportunity Is Growing in Retail
The data coming out of ICSC Las Vegas 2026 points to a category-level opportunity. Every year, ICSC Las Vegas, the retail real estate industry's largest annual gathering, functions as a real-time readout of where retail real estate is heading. This year's signal was hard to miss: entertainment is no longer a nice-to-have in shopping centers. It is becoming a structural part of the tenant mix, and for entrepreneurs evaluating an entertainment franchise opportunity, the timing
May 272 min read
Fantasy Claw Arcade Is Now Open at AREA15
Fantasy Claw Arcade is now open at AREA15 in Las Vegas, bringing the brand’s prize redemption arcade experience to one of the city’s most talked-about entertainment destinations. Located inside AREA15, the new Fantasy Claw Arcade gives visitors a new way to experience arcade entertainment in Las Vegas. Known for combining strong visual appeal with a fast-paced guest experience, Fantasy Claw Arcade continues to grow in locations where immersive entertainment, high foot traffic
May 152 min read
Claw Arcade Franchise Insurance Carries a Lower Burden. Here Is Why That Matters.
In entertainment, risk is part of the business model. The question is how much of it you are taking on. Most conversations about entertainment concepts start in the right place: guest experience, location, branding, foot traffic. Those things drive revenue, and they deserve attention. But there is a less visible factor that shapes long-term performance just as meaningfully, and it is one that operators and prospective franchisees often underestimate until they are deep into t
Apr 295 min read
Fantasy Claw Arcade Is Getting Noticed Ahead of Easton Town Center Opening in Columbus, OH
Local coverage from 614NOW and Columbus Business First is already putting the spotlight on our newest location. Fantasy Claw Arcade is already generating attention in Columbus, OH ahead of its upcoming opening at Easton Town Center. Recent coverage from 614NOW and Columbus Business First has introduced our newest location to the local market and highlighted the experience we are bringing to one of Ohio’s most recognized shopping and entertainment destinations. As Fantasy Claw
Apr 142 min read
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