RKd Solutions

What RKd Solutions does

RKd Solutions (also branded "Powered by RKd" and "Axe Arcade") is a privately held US-based software company that operates a cloud-based reservation and business management SaaS platform purpose-built for experience-based entertainment venues. The core product unifies online booking, drag-and-drop reservation management, digital waiver signing, integrated food and beverage point of sale, payment processing (including Apple Pay, Google Pay, and tap-to-pay), digital gift cards, membership management with recurring billing, and marketing automation integrations under a single interface with full white-label branding. Its flagship differentiator is the Axe Arcade Digital Scoring App, a lane-level tablet and TV application that automates axe-throwing gameplay — enforcing time limits, tracking multiple game formats, and emailing player scores upon completion — functionality that generic booking platforms do not replicate.

The company monetizes through three pricing paths: a flat $499 per location per month "Unlimited Plan" with all features included and no per-user or per-waiver fees; a 6% reservation-fee-only model for operators preferring transaction-based pricing with no monthly billing; and custom Enterprise pricing for franchise and multi-location operators sold on multi-year terms. GTM is sales-led and demo-driven, targeting SMB and mid-market operators across at least seven verticals — axe throwing (primary), golf simulators, escape and rage rooms, archery and gun ranges, VR games, pickleball and GellyBall facilities, and general sports facilities. The company serves "hundreds of businesses," primarily in the United States, and supports international payment processing though no explicit non-US market push is disclosed. Public source material contains no funding history, leadership roster, or financial disclosures.

Name

RKd Solutions

Legal name

RKD Solutions

Website

https://poweredbyrkd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RKd Solutions is a US-based SaaS company providing a cloud-based reservation, POS, payment, waiver, and membership platform purpose-built for experience-based entertainment venues, with a flagship digital scoring app for axe-throwing lanes. It serves hundreds of SMB operators across seven verticals on a flat $499-per-location subscription.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Booking and Reservation Management Software

NAICS

Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services (56159)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Tour/Activities/Attractions Reservation Systems (THALADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Booking & Reservation Platforms (B2B/B2C) (THALAMAA), White-Label Booking Engine Platforms (SaaS/Widget) (THALADAN)

Keywords

• Reservation management software
• Online booking platform
• Experience-based entertainment software
• Venue management software
• Digital scoring app

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Monthly Subscription (Unlimited Plan): Flat monthly fee of $499 per location providing unlimited access to all platform features including reservations, packages, waivers, membership tiers, users, and quotes. No additional per-feature or per-user charges.
2. Transaction Fee (Reservation Fee): 6% reservation fee applied only to reservation-based transactions with no monthly billing. Operators who prefer not to pay monthly can choose this model where the fee is added only when reservations generate revenue.
3. Enterprise Custom Pricing: Custom pricing for franchise organizations and businesses with multiple locations, including fully integrated F&B POS, integrated payment processing, reporting dashboards, demographic reporting, abandoned cart retargeting, and multi-location management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

RKd Solutions provides a cloud-based SaaS reservation and booking management platform built specifically for experience-based entertainment businesses such as axe throwing venues, escape rooms, golf simulators, VR gaming centers, and sports facilities. The platform unifies online booking, reservation scheduling, digital waivers, integrated F&B point of sale, gift card management, payment processing, membership management, and a specialized axe-throwing digital scoring app into a single customizable system.

Product overview

RKd Solutions offers a unified cloud-based reservation and business management platform for experience-based entertainment businesses. The core product consists of Online Booking Software and Reservation Management Software, which together provide end-to-end booking, scheduling, and operational management. The platform integrates a specialized Axe Arcade Digital Scoring App for axe throwing venues. Additional modules include Digital Waiver Signing, Integrated F&B Point of Sale, Digital Gift Cards, Payment Processing, and Membership Management—all built into a single platform rather than sold as separate add-ons, enabling businesses to manage their entire operation without juggling multiple systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Axe Arcade: Digital scoring app for axe throwing venues, providing tablet and TV apps with multiple game formats, score tracking, player progress, and emailed scores.

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature8 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Acuity Scheduling: Acuity Scheduling (owned by Squarespace) provides online appointment scheduling for SMBs across many verticals. Comparable SaaS booking functionality and SMB self-serve motion, though lacking the entertainment-vertical specialization of RKd.
• Square Appointments: Square Appointments (Block/Square) is a horizontal scheduling and POS offering targeting SMB service businesses. Comparable as an SMB-focused booking and payment platform, though general-purpose rather than specialized for entertainment verticals.
• OpenTable: OpenTable is the dominant reservation platform for restaurants and a broader experience marketplace. Comparable in reservation management, POS integrations, and consumer-facing booking, though focused primarily on dining rather than activity venues.

Direct peers

• FareHarbor: FareHarbor (owned by Booking Holdings) is a leading online booking and reservation management platform for tours, activities, and attractions. Directly comparable to RKd Solutions in target market (experience-based operators), product functionality (reservations, payments, vouchers), and distribution model.
• Rezdy: Rezdy is an online booking and reservation platform purpose-built for tour operators and activity providers. Comparable in vertical focus (activities/experiences), SaaS delivery, and B2B go-to-market targeting small and mid-market operators.
• Checkfront: Checkfront (acquired by Booking Holdings) offers booking management software for tours, attractions, and rentals. Directly comparable product functionality (reservations, payments, inventory) and customer base to RKd Solutions.
• Peek Pro: Peek Pro provides booking and operations software for tours, activities, and attractions, including payments, waivers, and marketing tools. Targets the same SMB/mid-market experience operator segment as RKd with similar feature scope.
• Bokun: Bokun (owned by Tripadvisor) provides a booking and distribution platform for tours, activities, and attractions, including marketplace exposure. Overlaps with RKd on reservation management, payment processing, and operator SaaS features.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Axe-Arcade-101899444989439
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/axe-arcade
• Instagraminstagram.com/axe_arcade

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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