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Main Line Mahjong launches a national studio franchise program

Main Line Mahjong is taking its Wayne studio model into franchising, combining lessons, leagues, events and retail in a proposal for new local gathering spaces.

By MahjMediaOct 29, 2026Facts checked Oct 29, 2026

Main Line Mahjong announced a national franchise program on September 30, 2026, expanding the ambitions of its studio business in Wayne, Pennsylvania. The company says its model brings beginner lessons, instructor training, open play, leagues, tournaments, private events and retail together in one location.

Founders Megan Boss, Suzett Hamilton and Karla Crockett divide responsibilities across design and franchise sales, teaching, and operations. Their announcement presents a dedicated Mahjong studio as a place players can return to regularly for instruction and social connection.

The announcement describes a business offering, rather than a confirmed list of new studio openings. Its claim to be the first national Mahjong studio franchise comes from the company.

The three Main Line Mahjong founders stand together inside the studio. Supplied by Main Line Mahjong; individual order is not asserted.Photo: Main Line Mahjong (supplied; photographer not identified) · MLM_Megan-Boss-Suzett-Hamilton-Karla-Crockett.jpg · Main Line Mahjong / PR Newswire (opens in a new tab) · No image edits. Filename extension normalized to the detected image format where necessary.

Main Line Mahjong’s bamboo-style brand mark, supplied with its franchise announcement.Photo: Main Line Mahjong (supplied; photographer not identified) · Main-Line-Mahjong.jpg · Main Line Mahjong / PR Newswire · No image edits. Filename extension normalized to the detected image format where necessary.