Escapology is Coming To Downtown Waco at UParks Village

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Waco, TX – October 2, 2025 – Escapology, recognized as the leading live escape room company, is set to dramatically expand its presence in Texas with the opening of a new, spacious venue in Waco in early 2026. This approximately 4,000-square-foot location will feature eight uniquely themed escape rooms, including popular titles like Scooby-Doo™ and the Spooky Castle Adventure, A Pirate’s Curse, Mansion Murder, and Haunted House.

The new Escapology will be situated at Uparks Village, a BehrTX Realty Advisors development, fronting the River District and the surrounding Festival Street corridor. This expansion is expected to create 10-15 new job opportunities. Waco, a vibrant city in the heart of Texas, is an attractive destination offering a diverse range of dining, shopping, wellness, and entertainment experiences, making it an ideal location for Escapology’s newest venture.

Clay Fuller, partner with Cromwell Commercial Group, and Jessie Villalpando, President of BehrTX Realty Advisors, executed with precision and responsiveness to coordinate a successful attraction to this iconic location and space in Downtown Waco.

Burton Heiss, CEO of Escapology, commented, “Texas has shown incredible enthusiasm for Escapology’s unique blend of high-tech escape room challenges and beloved, brand-name games that appeal to everyone. We are excited to bring our latest games and immersive, story-driven experiences to the Waco community.”

Headquartered in Orlando, Escapology has capitalized on the booming popularity of escape rooms, which have become one of the fastest-growing entertainment sectors in the United States. A decade ago, only a few dozen existed; today, there are approximately 2,000. Heiss noted, “The escape room industry is constantly enhancing the guest experience through increased professionalism and technological advancements. Escapology is committed to developing sophisticated new games and securing new licensing deals to feature iconic names like Batman, Scooby-Doo, and Star Trek for our customers.”

About Escapology

Established in 2014, Escapology is the world's fastest-growing escape room company, a U.S. market leader with 100 worldwide locations. Offering both company-owned and franchised establishments, Escapology provides premium, immersive, story-driven adventures where players solve puzzles within 60 minutes. They offer diverse themes and scenarios, including Mansion Murder and Scooby-Doo™ and the Spooky Castle Adventure, delivering unforgettable experiences for all ages and skill levels.Please visit www.escapology.com, Facebook or Instagram. 

MEDIA CONTACT: Lindsay Owen, Escapology waco@escapology.com About Cromwell

Commercial Group

Cromwell Commercial Group, headquartered in Waco, Texas, delivers full-service commercial real estate solutions. From tenant and landlord representation to site selection, investment sales, and property management, the firm combines deep local expertise with a proven track record of guiding clients through every stage of the process.

About Clay Fuller

Clay Fuller is a partner with Cromwell Commercial Group in Waco, Texas, bringing nine years of commercial real estate experience. A Baylor University business graduate and Leadership Waco Class of 2020 alumnus, he specializes in redevelopment, site selection, and tenant and landlord representation throughout Central Texas.

CONTACT: Clay Fuller, Partner Clay@cromwellcommercialgroup.com

About BehrTX Realty Advisors

BehrTX Realty Advisors ( BehrTX.com ), a division of The Behringer Group Family of Companies, is a boutique real estate advisory firm based in Waco, Texas, offering strategic guidance and high-impact solutions for buyers, sellers, investors, and developers. With deep local roots and a sharp eye for opportunity, BehrTX specializes in residential, commercial, and mixed-use real estate across Texas.

CONTACT: Jessie Villalpando, President jessie.villalpando@thebehringergroup.net