Slick City Action Park Surpasses 150 Units Signed or Open, Cementing Position as Fastest-Growing FEC Brand

216% increase in total network revenue, 169% growth in open units and new European expansion fuel next stage of evolution for cutting-edge active entertainment concept

Apr. 6, 2026 at 1:30pm

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Slick City Action Park, the world's first indoor slide and action park featuring proprietary dry-slide technology, has officially surpassed 150 locations open or in development, marking a defining milestone in the brand's rapid national and international expansion. The company has seen a 216% increase in total network revenue and 169% growth in open locations over the past year, with plans to have 65 parks open by the end of 2026. Slick City is also expanding into new markets across the U.S. and has opened its first European location in Nottingham, England.

Why it matters

Slick City's rapid growth underscores the strong demand for innovative, high-energy experiential entertainment concepts in the family entertainment center (FEC) industry. The brand's proprietary attractions, scalable corporate infrastructure, and focus on franchise expansion have positioned it as the fastest-growing FEC brand, redefining the category and cementing its position as a leader in the evolving experiential economy.

The details

Slick City has grown from 35 open locations to 150 open or in development, with a 216% increase in total network revenue and 169% growth in open units over the past year. The company plans to have 65 locations open by the end of 2026 and has expanded into 17 new states and regions, including its first European location in Nottingham, England. Slick City's growth has been fueled by the strengthening of its corporate team with experienced executives across operations, development, marketing, and finance to support disciplined, system-wide expansion.

  • Slick City surpassed 150 locations open or in development as of April 6, 2026.
  • The company plans to have 65 locations open and operating by the end of 2026.
  • Slick City opened its first European location in Nottingham, England in 2026.

The players

Slick City Action Park

The world's first indoor slide and action park featuring proprietary dry-slide technology, founded in 2021 by Bron Launsby and Gary Schmit.

Bron Launsby

CEO and Co-Founder of Slick City Action Park.

Activeon

The owner and operator of 77 active entertainment parks across Europe and the UK, and the franchise owner and operator of the Slick City location in Nottingham, England.

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What they’re saying

“Surpassing 150 locations open or in development is a powerful validation of our model and the extraordinary response from both guests and franchise partners. We've created a concept that truly stands apart in the family entertainment center space, combining proprietary attractions and innovation with strong financial performance and operational scalability. This growth reinforces that Slick City isn't just expanding – it's redefining the category.”

— Bron Launsby, CEO and Co-Founder of Slick City Action Park

What’s next

Slick City plans to continue its rapid expansion, with 65 locations expected to be open and operating by the end of 2026. The company is also actively seeking qualified franchise candidates across the country to further fuel its growth.

The takeaway

Slick City's meteoric rise as the fastest-growing brand in the family entertainment center industry underscores the strong consumer demand for innovative, high-energy experiential concepts. The company's proprietary attractions, scalable corporate infrastructure, and focus on franchise expansion have positioned it as a leader in the evolving experiential economy, redefining what a modern FEC can be.