International Gaming Cafe Franchise

International Gaming Cafe Franchise

Start your own gaming cafe

with us.

Start your own gaming cafe with us.

Start your own gaming cafe with us.

Gaming isn’t niche, it’s the new normal. With 8 out of 10 Gen Zs identifying as gamers, they’re craving spaces to connect offline. Arcades are outdated, cafes are uninspired. The market is wide open and we’re here to fill it.

Gaming isn’t niche, it’s the new normal. With 8 out of 10 Gen Zs identifying as gamers, they’re craving spaces to connect offline. Arcades are outdated, cafes are uninspired. The market is wide open and we’re here to fill it.

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ABOUT

ABOUT

What is Friendly Fire?

What is Friendly Fire?

Think Starbucks, but for Gamers.

Think Starbucks, but for Gamers.

Friendly Fire isn’t just a place to play, it’s a next-gen social hub where Gen Z gathers, competes, and connects.

Why It Works?

Why It Works?

High Engagement, High Revenue.

High Engagement, High Revenue.

The average visitor spends 4x more than they do gaming at home.

Why? Because we combine immersive setups, a vibrant social atmosphere, and food & drinks that extend their stay.

LOCATIONS

LOCATIONS

Our Journey and Our future

Our Journey and Our future

We have grown from a single cafe in Croatia to dozens of locations across Europe, and are now a global franchise movement.

We have grown from a single cafe in Croatia to dozens of locations across Europe, and are now a global franchise movement.

Locations

10+

Countries

200+

Locations

2017

First location opened in Zagreb, Croatia

2023

50+ locations signed

2025

200+ locations signed

2027

500+ locations signed

2030

Globally recognised

Revenue Streams

Revenue Streams

Our revenue model is built around:

Our revenue model is built around:

Pre-paid gameplay packages

Food & beverage sales

Merchandise

Brand partnerships

Pre-paid gameplay packages

Food & beverage sales

Merchandise

Brand partnerships

And we’re just scratching the surface. The global gaming and esports ecosystem is exploding

And we’re just scratching the surface. The global gaming and esports ecosystem is exploding

$6 billion

Projected Annual Global Esports Revenue by 2029

474 million

Global E-Sports Audience

3.5 billion

by the end of 2025

8.7%

Annual Audience Growth

These aren’t just numbers, they’re the very people walking into our cafés, booking hours, and buying drinks every day.

These aren’t just numbers, they’re the very people walking into our cafés, booking hours, and buying drinks every day.

Of course you can play at home. You can also drink a beer at home. But I prefer to drink my beer in a bar with my friends.

In the same way, I prefer to play with my friends at Friendly Fire.

Of course you can play at home. You can also drink a beer at home. But I prefer to drink my beer in a bar with my friends.

In the same way, I prefer to play with my friends at Friendly Fire.

David Kosir

David Kosir

Founder of Friendly Fire

Founder of Friendly Fire

AUTOMATION

AUTOMATION

Our Secret Ingredient? The Software.

Our Secret Ingredient? The Software.

At the heart of every Friendly Fire café is our all-in-one software built from the ground up to automate, optimize, and personalize every aspect of the business.

At the heart of every Friendly Fire café is our all-in-one software built from the ground up to automate, optimize, and personalize every aspect of the business.

This allows us to match similar customers, create customized push notifications, automatically adjust dynamic prices, personalize offers, make short-term predictions, and much more.

This allows us to match similar customers, create customized push notifications, automatically adjust dynamic prices, personalize offers, make short-term predictions, and much more.

Loyalty Program

Old loyalty programs feel fake. Ours is different. Friendly Fire’s system is built around real, automated rewards no manual work needed. Since 2018, it’s helped boost revenue by 20% and keeps getting smarter.

Dynamic Pricing

Just like ride-hailing apps or airlines, our pricing adapts to demand and customer loyalty powered by Coins, our virtual currency system.


No more hourly rates. Just frictionless fun that keeps players spending.

The App

Over 90% of active customers use Friendly Fire App daily, a stark contrast to the 4% in other hospitality and leisure industries.

How do I get the Friendly Fire franchise?

How do I get the Friendly Fire franchise?

Getting started with Friendly Fire is same faster like booting up a game.

Getting started with Friendly Fire is same faster like booting up a game.

Apply

Apply

Fill out our short application. It takes just 3 minutes.

Fill out our short application. It takes just 3 minutes.

Let’s Talk

Let’s Talk

We’ll schedule a quick call to align on vision, location, and expectations.

We’ll schedule a quick call to align on vision, location, and expectations.

Let’s Work

Let’s Work

If we’re a good match, we’ll walk you through everything.

If we’re a good match, we’ll walk you through everything.

You don’t need to be a tech expert or a hardcore gamer. We’ll handle the rest.

You don’t need to be a tech expert or a hardcore gamer. We’ll handle the rest.

TOURNAMENT

TOURNAMENT

Time to Compete!

Time to Compete!

Every Sunday, your Friendly Fire location becomes the local arena. We run weekly tournaments that spark rivalries, grow communities, and turn your cafe into a regular destination for competitive players.

Every Sunday, your Friendly Fire location becomes the local arena. We run weekly tournaments that spark rivalries, grow communities, and turn your cafe into a regular destination for competitive players.

Every Sunday

€10,000+ monthly prize pools

Only at Friendly Fire locations

All that’s left is one thing: Launch the next big tournament at your own Friendly Fire.

All that’s left is one thing: Launch the next big tournament at your own Friendly Fire.

OPERATIONAL

OPERATIONAL

You’ll Never Be Doing This Alone

You’ll Never Be Doing This Alone

We’re not just handing you a brand, we’re building with you, step by step. Our support system is designed to help you launch fast, operate smoothly, and grow confidently.

We’re not just handing you a brand, we’re building with you, step by step. Our support system is designed to help you launch fast, operate smoothly, and grow confidently.

Startup Assistance

From 2D/3D layouts to furniture lists and opening day checklists, we help you build your location from the ground up. Efficient. Fast. No guesswork.

Full Training Program

We train you, your manager, and your staff starting at our HQ, continuing on-site before launch, and following up after opening.

24/7 Technical Support

24/7 Technical Support

Have a glitch? We’re one call or message away. Our support team can remotely access your systems and fix issues before your customers even notice.

Marketing Support

From Instagram designs to flyers and ad strategies, we’ve got your back. Want to host a tournament but don’t know how? We’ll plan it with you.

INVESTMENT

INVESTMENT

Ready to Open Your Own Friendly Fire?

Ready to Open Your Own Friendly Fire?

Forget complicated old-school franchise systems. Friendly Fire is designed to be easy to run, low on stress, and big on returns.

Forget complicated old-school franchise systems. Friendly Fire is designed to be easy to run, low on stress, and big on returns.

Initial Investment

From €100,000

Your total setup cost will vary based on location, city, and venue condition, but our format keeps things streamlined and cost-effective.

Optimized for Profit

100–150

Maximum impact, minimum footprint. This size is optimized to fit all your core revenue zones—PCs, consoles, a social lounge, and F&B—while keeping overhead low. The result is a space that's easy to manage and built for high returns.

From Signing to

Grand Opening

2–3 months

With our done-for-you systems and support, most partners are up and running within a few short months of signing.

Network Rebates

Up to 20%

Our mission is to get your doors open, fast. With our hands-on support and turnkey systems, we turn an empty venue into a buzzing social hub in record time. Expect to be fully operational and generating revenue within months.

TESTIMONIAL

What Our Franchisees Say

Real stories from real partners. Hear how Friendly Fire transformed their passion for gaming into a profitable, buzzing business.

I currently work at Coca-Cola as a Digital Enterprise Platform Lead for Finance and Legal. I chose to invest in a Friendly Fire franchise because of its modern concept and the massive potential of the gaming industry, even though I had no prior experience with video games.


On average, I dedicate around 5 hours a week to Friendly Fire. I acquired an already existing franchise, and it took me about two months to fully understand how the Friendly Fire system works.

Anna Maria Mištrafović

Franchise Owner, Friendly Fire Kvatrić- Zagreb (2023)

I currently work at Coca-Cola as a Digital Enterprise Platform Lead for Finance and Legal. I chose to invest in a Friendly Fire franchise because of its modern concept and the massive potential of the gaming industry, even though I had no prior experience with video games.


On average, I dedicate around 5 hours a week to Friendly Fire. I acquired an already existing franchise, and it took me about two months to fully understand how the Friendly Fire system works.

Anna Maria Mištrafović

Franchise Owner, Friendly Fire Kvatrić- Zagreb (2023)

THE TEAM

THE TEAM

Who’s Behind Friendly Fire?

Who’s Behind Friendly Fire?

When you join Friendly Fire, you’re not just getting a brand, you’re joining a team of builders, gamers, designers, and operators who live and breathe this vision.

These are the people you’ll work with, learn from, and grow alongside.

When you join Friendly Fire, you’re not just getting a brand, you’re joining a team of builders, gamers, designers, and operators who live and breathe this vision.

These are the people you’ll work with, learn from, and grow alongside.

David Kosir

Founder and CEO

Hands-on founder shaping the brand from the start. Pragmatic leader that is always available.

Lovre Bošnjak

Co-Owner & CTO

Owner of the successful development agency ENCODE, operating for 10 years and currently employing 15 developers.

Andy Čolak

Co-Owner

Owner of successful Surf'n'Fries franchise with 100+ locations worldwide.

Andrii Romanenko

Chief Business Development Officer

Andrii has extensive experience in franchising.He spent 12 years as the CEO of Domino’s (Master Franchise for Ukraine) and is also the owner of his own Domino’s franchise.

Dino Kovacevic

Franchise Training

Ex-KFC manager. He is best friends with every franchisee. He trains and supports them.

Mario Cutura

Franchise Operations

Leads Friendly Fire operations, logistics, community and esports.

Ready for the Future?

Ready for the Future?

With a proven model, powerful tech, and full support, the only thing missing is YOU.

With a proven model, powerful tech, and full support, the only thing missing is YOU.

It Takes Only 5 Minutes We’ll get back to you within 24 hours. If we’re a match, you could open your Friendly Fire in under 3 months.

It Takes Only 5 Minutes We’ll get back to you within 24 hours. If we’re a match, you could open your Friendly Fire in under 3 months.

Friendly Fire is an international gaming cafe franchise. It is a place for gamers who like to play with others, compete, improve, win and have a great time. Friendly Fire is known for its amazing community and great atmosphere.

© 2025 Friendly Fire, Inc. All Rights reserved

TESTIMONIAL

What Our Franchisees Say

Real stories from real partners. Hear how Friendly Fire transformed their passion for gaming into a profitable, buzzing business.

I currently work at Coca-Cola as a Digital Enterprise Platform Lead for Finance and Legal. I chose to invest in a Friendly Fire franchise because of its modern concept and the massive potential of the gaming industry, even though I had no prior experience with video games.


On average, I dedicate around 5 hours a week to Friendly Fire. I acquired an already existing franchise, and it took me about two months to fully understand how the Friendly Fire system works.

Anna Maria Mištrafović

Franchise Owner, Friendly Fire Kvatrić- Zagreb (2023)

I currently work at Coca-Cola as a Digital Enterprise Platform Lead for Finance and Legal. I chose to invest in a Friendly Fire franchise because of its modern concept and the massive potential of the gaming industry, even though I had no prior experience with video games.


On average, I dedicate around 5 hours a week to Friendly Fire. I acquired an already existing franchise, and it took me about two months to fully understand how the Friendly Fire system works.

Anna Maria Mištrafović

Franchise Owner, Friendly Fire Kvatrić- Zagreb (2023)