Main Line Mahjong franchise
2026 filing · September 8, 2026Shares sales figures
Main Line Mahjong at a glance
A studio teaching American mahjong, with classes, open play, leagues, social and corporate events and related retail.
The business
- Franchisor
- Main Line Mahjong Franchise LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Typical size
- 1,000–1,500 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $124K–$253K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $45,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 7%
- 7% of weekly gross revenue, plus 2% to the brand fund
- Brand fund
- 2%
- 2% of gross revenue, paid weekly; it can rise to 3%
- Renewal fee
- $5,000
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
- Agreement length
- 7 years
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 0
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 0
- Company-owned
- 0
- Change in 3 years
- 0
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
From Main Line Mahjong Franchise LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Main Line Mahjong among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Main Line Mahjong | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $188,333 | Costs less than 71% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $45,000 | Higher than 55% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 7% | Higher than 70% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 0 | Fewer than 97% of franchises |
How much a Main Line Mahjong franchise costs
Opening one Main Line Mahjong costs an estimated $123,998 to $252,668. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are construction, leasehold improvements ($10,000 to $67,450) and initial franchise fee ($45,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $45,000 | ||
| Rent Deposits | $7,500 | $18,000 | |
| Utility Deposits | $3,000 | $6,000 | |
| Construction, Leasehold Improvements | $10,000 | $67,450 | |
| Furniture and Fixtures | $7,712 | $14,995 | |
| Equipment | $10,356 | $16,059 | |
| Signage (interior and exterior) | $2,323 | $8,350 | |
| Computer, Software and Point of Sale System | $843 | $2,114 | |
| Insurance Deposits and Premiums | $150 | $450 | |
| Opening Inventory | $1,924 | $3,785 | |
| Business Permits and Licenses | $130 | $250 | |
| Professional Fees | $10,500 | $23,000 | |
| Pre-opening Travel Expense | $400 | $2,920 | |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $2,500 | $5,000 | |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $21,660 | $39,295 | |
| Total | $123,998 | $252,668 | |
Source: Main Line Mahjong Franchise LLC, 2026 filing, page 19
Main Line Mahjong franchise fee
The franchise fee is $45,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Main Line Mahjong Franchise LLC, 2026 filing, page 12
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 7% of weekly gross revenue, plus 2% to the brand fund. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross revenue, paid weekly; it can rise to 3%. |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Main Line Mahjong Franchise LLC, 2026 filing, page 13
Other fees as filed, from page 16. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Main Line Mahjong publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Main Line Mahjong Franchise LLC, 2026 filing, page 62
How Main Line Mahjong compares
Of the 168 entertainment franchises on this site, Main Line Mahjong is the 45th cheapest to open and the smallest by number of locations.
| Figure | Main Line Mahjong | Typical entertainment brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $124K | $286K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $253K | $598K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $45K | $45K | $40K |
| Royalty | 7% | 6% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 2% | 1.3% | 2% |
| US locations | 0 | 8 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 113 of 168 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 168 brands in entertainment franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: Main Line Mahjong Franchise LLC, 2026 filing, page 65
Who owns Main Line Mahjong?
Main Line Mahjong franchises are sold by Main Line Mahjong Franchise LLC.
From Main Line Mahjong Franchise LLC’s 2026 filing.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: Main Line Mahjong Franchise LLC, 2026 filing, litigation on page 11, bankruptcy on page 12
Main Line Mahjong filings
The figures on this page come from Main Line Mahjong Franchise LLC’s 2026 filing, issued September 8, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | September 8, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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