JFB Construction Holdings Announces Commencement of Construction on $1.5 million “Prison Island” Franchise in Indianapolis, Ind.
Rhea-AI Summary
JFB Construction (Nasdaq: JFB) has started construction on a ~15,000 sq ft Prison Island franchise in Indianapolis, with anticipated completion in Q2 2026. The company expects approximately $1.5 million of revenue from the project and says the build may support additional U.S. franchise work.
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- Expected project revenue of $1.5 million
- Construction of an approximately 15,000 sq ft facility
- Projected completion in Q2 2026
- Potential pipeline expansion via a U.S. franchise partnership
Negative
- Revenue figure is project-specific and not consolidated guidance
- Execution risk: construction schedule dependent on timely completion
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, JFB declined 15.88%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -10.6% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 11 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $49M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $260M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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JFB declined 2.9% while peers were mixed: AXR up 2.05%, MRNO up 13.45%, AEI down 8.55%, LPA down 6.19%, OZ down 4.83%, suggesting a stock-specific reaction to this project news rather than a unified sector move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27 | Residential contract win | Positive | +5.5% | Award of approximately $11M contract to build eight homes in Jupiter, Fla. |
| Jan 22 | Hotel project start | Positive | +2.7% | Commencement of $6.2M Courtyard by Marriott conversion in Melbourne, Fla. |
| Jan 12 | Multifamily build progress | Positive | +4.3% | Start of vertical construction on $21M Preserve at Port Salerno townhomes. |
| Jan 06 | Revenue outlook | Positive | +8.3% | Guidance for 2025 revenues of $32M, up 40% vs. 2024, plus major contracts. |
| Dec 23 | Quarter revenue outlook | Positive | +8.9% | Anticipated 119% increase in Q4 2025 revenues versus Q4 2024, backed by projects. |
Recent construction and revenue-growth announcements have seen consistently positive price reactions, indicating the stock has historically traded higher on contract wins and revenue outlook updates.
Over the past months, JFB has highlighted multiple growth drivers, including an $11 million eight-home contract in Jupiter, Fla., a $6.2 million Courtyard by Marriott remodel, and a $21 million Port Salerno townhome project. Management also guided to $32 million in anticipated 2025 revenues, a 40% year-over-year increase. Each of these news items was followed by a positive price reaction. Today’s Indianapolis Prison Island build continues the theme of expanding commercial and franchise-related work alongside residential growth.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock dropped -15.9% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite another project announcement would contrast with earlier contract and revenue updates that saw gains of up to about 8–9%. The market may be weighing project size, timing into Q2 2026, or broader liquidity and dilution history from prior financings. Given JFB’s expanding backlog, a sharp pullback could reflect profit-taking or concerns about execution risk and integration across numerous concurrent developments.
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Anticipated completion in Q2 2026 for Indianapolis location
Lantana, Fla., Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JFB Construction Holdings (Nasdaq: JFB), a real estate development and construction company focused on hospitality, commercial, industrial, and residential property development, today announced that it is commencing construction on Prison Island, an “escape room” type of adventure facility located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Prison Island is an indoor adventure destination with over 98 locations on four continents and in 20 countries.
“In September 2025, we announced that we were contracted to provide design-build services for Prison Island, and we have now begun immediate construction of the approximately 15,000 square foot location in Indianapolis. We anticipate revenues of approximately
Currently there are two U.S. Prison Island locations, in Kansas City, Missouri and Houston, Texas. Prison Island is planning to rapidly grow its presence in the United States and has chosen JFB Construction to assist in developing the franchise.
“We value the relationship with Prison Island and their confidence in JFB Construction, and believe this project will lead to increased opportunities to develop additional Prison Island projects and further establish the JFB brand. We plan to complete construction in the second quarter of 2026,” concluded Mr. Basile.
About JFB Construction Holdings
JFB Construction Holdings (“JFB”) offers generations of combined experience in residential and commercial construction and development. Having the experience of building multifamily communities, shopping centers, national franchises, exclusive estate & equestrian homes, and over 2 million square feet of commercial and retail. JFB provides hands-on, professional expertise, which has led to the quality and production we are known for.
JFB’s reputation has been built on its clients' trust and the value it brings to each project.
JFB is proud that most of its projects are obtained through referrals and repeat customers, and that to-date it has provided general contracting and construction management services in 36 U.S. States.
About Prison Island
Prison Island is an indoor adventure destination for everyone from 9-99 years old. It’s all about teamwork and collaboration to solve tricky cell challenges and collect points. All while the clock is ticking. The Prisons have between 20 and 48 cells, depending on which location you choose to visit. For more information, please visit: https://prisonisland.com/
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains “forward-looking statements”. You can identify forward-looking statements as those that are not historical in nature, particularly those that use terminology such as “may,” “should,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “contemplates,” “estimates,” “believes,” “plans,” “projected,” “predicts,” “potential,” or “hopes” or the negative of these or similar terms. The reader is cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. Actual results could vary materially from the expectations and projections of JFB Construction. We base these forward-looking statements on our expectations and projections about future events, which we derive from the information currently available to us. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future performance, including statements regarding the use of proceeds from the sale of our shares in the Offering; and the uncertainty regarding future commercial success. These and other factors may cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are only predictions. The forward-looking statements discussed in this press release and other statements made from time to time by us or our representatives, may not occur, and actual events and results may differ materially and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us, including those described in JFB Construction’s prospectus filed with the SEC. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information or future events or developments, except as required by U.S. federal securities laws.
JFB Construction Holdings Contact:
Joseph F. Basile, III
561-582-9840.
joe@jfbconstruction.net
Investor Relations Contact:
CORE IR
Mike Mason
516 222 2560
investors@jfbconstruction.net
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