Why Choose the Ctrl V^® Franchise

Enjoy Where You Work
Better Then Butterscotch Pudding
Virtual reality is as much for the observers as it is for the users. Ctrl V^® arcades are family-friendly environments that foster enjoyment for everyone.
Opportunity for Growth
Tree Planting is Shade Planting
Being a Ctrl V^® owner provides you the opportunity to expand your business with virtually unlimited facility opportunities available across Canada and the United States.
Use a Proven Model
We Eat Our Own Cooking
Ctrl V^® corporate offices run a flagship store where all recommendations are stress-tested and ensured to be viable options for each of our owners. In essence, we “eat our own cooking.”
Be a Technology Pioneer
The Early Bird Gets The Worm
Virtual reality is a technology that has been around for decades but is only now ready to be presented to the world as a viable avenue for commercial use. Become part of the best VR franchise and bring VR to the masses.
Use Developed Relationships
Leave The Heavy Lifting to Us
As a Ctrl V^® owner, you have the opportunity to take advantage of the partnerships and relationships that we’ve already established, so you can focus on building a great business.
Outstanding Support System
We Love You. Honest!
With our own marketing and service staff, and a team of qualified software developers, Ctrl V^® owners experience a level of support that is unparalleled in the industry and makes your job easy as pie.

TOP 10 #1 Reasons

Why Our Customers Choose Us

We offer the highest number of VR stations possible to ensure our customers can experience VR together, solidifying our position as the best VR franchise in Canada and the US.

We offer access to premium VR technology and content at one of the most affordable prices on the planet.

Our VR Specialists are experts in all of the content available and pride themselves in providing unparalleled customer service.

Our customers control their experience, at their own pace. We allow customers to switch in and out of any content throughout their session, entirely at their discretion.

We offer the largest VR stations dedicated to a single customer, minimizing intrusions from the real world as much as possible.

We maximize the value to our customers by ensuring the sessions begin and end on schedule with the fewest interruptions possible.

We fully sanitize all hardware between every session, ensuring our customers have access to the freshest VR equipment available.

All content in our library is thoroughly tested and vetted to ensure we provide our customers with the highest-quality content.

All content is our library is legally licensed directly from the content developer, which helps support and build the VR community.

Our content library is continuously growing and offers a diverse range of experiences, ensuring everyone will find the perfect escape.

Our Story (in brief)

The idea of a VR arcade was born out of, and based on, the compelling nature of virtual reality and the approaching need for such technology across many different industries. The team behind Ctrl V knew it was time to get the ball rolling as soon as possible, and so, the project was timed to coincide with the launch of the new and unique virtual reality hardware that was set to be released in early 2016.

Considering the words of the old proverb, “if you want to go fast, go alone; If you want to go far, go together,” the founding team knew it was imperative to assemble a rockstar arsenal of passionate and entrepreneurial cast members. After assembling a crew, many of which are still with the company today, it was time to get to work.

With a plan to roll out in time for summer 2016, Ctrl V^® Inc. incorporated in February. The team took over an old Research In Motion (Blackberry) building next door to the University of Waterloo and part of the former WIN (Waterloo Innovation Network) and transformed it into a futuristic dreamscape straight out of the movie “Tron,” with blue lights ad VR stations outfitted with top-of-the-line VR equipment. The rest is history in the making.

The Timeline

January 2016
Ideation
We start piecing together the idea and plan
February 2016
Incorporation
Time to take the leap and get things rollin’
May 2016
Location
Lease signed and construction begins
June 2016
Opening
Flagship store opens in Waterloo, Ontario
March 2017
Canadian Franchise
1st Canadian franchise opens in Guelph, ON
January 2018
US Franchise
1st US Franchise opens in Howell, NJ
March 2019
Int’l Franchise
1st International Franchise opens in Costa Rica
March 2020
COVID-19 Hits
It’s time to be resilient and plan for what’s next
September 2021
The Growth Continues
New owners begin to sign on after COVID subsides

Our Core Values

Create Raving Fans

Passion in everything we do
Operate with empathy & sympathy
Be vital to your community
Always be welcoming & kind

Stay Hungry

Action = Growth
Approach everything with proactivity
Get sh*t done
Be willing to try new things

Have Fun... Lot’s of it

Have a good time
Dance parties are a necessity
We are unapologetically us
Teamwork makes the dream work

Grit & Moxie

Everything is figure-out-able
Think about the bigger picture
Rise & ~~Shine~~ Grind
Be resilient

Leadership by Influence

Positive mindset at all times
Gregariousness is a must
Operate with confidence
Work with a sense of urgency

Leadership Team

Robert M. Bruski

CEO & Co-founder

Josh Brooks

Director of Operations

Justin Kyryliuk

Director of Technology

Jess Parker

Digital Marketing Executive

Angela Cote

Executive Franchise Advisor

Jason Brooks

Communications Manager

Mitch Wolff

Corporate Location Manager

Bo Urbina

Videographer/Photgrapher

"Satoshi Nakamoto"

Head of Crypto Operations

The Vision

Our Core Focus

“Elevating Experiences, Elevating Lives”

Our mission is to elevate everyday experiences through immersive adventures that bring joy to our customers while elevating the lives of entrepreneurs through successful business ownership.

Associations

Canadian Franchise Association (CFA)

The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) is a national, not-for-profit association of more than 700 corporate members representing over 40,000 franchise business owners. We are the voice of the franchise community and the recognized authority on franchising in Canada. We speak for a business sector that represents every industry and touches the lives of every Canadian, in every community across the country.

International Franchise Association (IFA)

The International Franchise Association (IFA) is a non-profit trade association of franchisors, franchisees, and suppliers. Founded in 1960, the IFA’s office is based in Washington, D.C. As a membership organization, it promotes good franchising practices by ensuring all members follow a rigid code of ethics. The IFA helps to support and develop the franchise industry by organizing events and meetings, publishing articles and books, and by its online database. It offers a range of educational programs for those interested in the franchise field.

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Why Choose the Ctrl V® Franchise