How much revenue does a The Sports Bra franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a The Sports Bra franchise is $1,090,819.

Can you get an SBA loan for a The Sports Bra franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for The Sports Bra franchises. Historical data shows 1 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for The Sports Bra franchisees, with an average loan amount of $319,500. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is The Sports Bra a good franchise to buy?

The Sports Bra shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

The Sports Bra

The Sports Bra franchise operates sports bars and restaurants that focus exclusively on women's college and professional sporting events, providing food such as appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, and a full bar with signature cocktails. The business model involves franchising to locations of 2,500-3,000 square feet that must advance the brand's mission of empowering women in sports, including donating 1% of gross revenue to community causes promoting women's sports. It targets customers passionate about women's sports, with an emphasis on underrepresented groups like LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities.

$304K–$889K

Investment

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$55,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$304,400 – $889,050

Low: $304,400High: $889,050

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

5.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$587 – $717

Item 6 of FDD

5% royalty + 2% brand fund + $500/mo local marketing + $20-$50/week technology fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Data Based On: Data for one affiliate-owned outlet, The Sports Bra® location in Portland, Oregon, for the fiscal year 2024.

* Financial performance data is provided for a single affiliate-owned outlet for the fiscal year 2024. Total Revenue for 2024 was $1,090,819 and Total Cost of Goods Sold was $371,102. The document explicitly states that 'Cost of Goods Sold' does not include other expenses such as sports streaming and merchant account fees. Therefore, sufficient information to calculate net income, net profit, or EBITDA, or to estimate a profit range, is not available.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How The Sports Bra Compares

Key Insights

One of the lowest investment costs in Casual Dining (ranked #3 of 44)

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
The Sports Bra Current	$304K – $889K	$55K	5.0%	0
IHOP & INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES	$1.8M – $4.5M	$69K	N/A	1,703
BUFFALO WILD WINGS	$2.5M – $4.9M	$25K	5.0%	538
GOLDEN CORRAL STEAKS, BUFFET & BAKERY	$2.1M – $8.5M	$50K	4.0%	352
GOLDEN CORRAL	$2.2M – $8.7M	$50K	4.0%	348
ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE (THE)	$483K – $1.7M	$60K	2.0%	146
Casual Dining Average 44 franchises	$1.5M – $3.5M	$43K	4.6%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 44 Casual Dining franchises by location count.

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for The Sports Bra franchisees (2025 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$319,500

Total Volume

$0.3M

Default Rate

0.0%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a The Sports Bra franchise ranges from $304,400 to $889,050. This includes a franchise fee of $55,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.