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    The Sports Bra

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Researching The Sports Bra franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

    Reviewed sources
    Franchising since
    2024
    Source: franchise.org
    Headquarters
    Portland, OR United States
    Source: franchise.org

    The Sports Bra franchise operates sports bars specifically designed to showcase women's sports, creating a unique dining and entertainment experience that fills

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    The Sports Bra quick facts

    Is The Sports Bra a franchise?
    Yes. The Sports Bra offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 0 franchised and 1 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 62).
    How much does it cost to open a The Sports Bra franchise?
    The The Sports Bra Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $847,200 for total initial investment — low estimate (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 27); $304,400–$889,050 for s additional funds (17) (3 months) $80,000 - $150,000 approved suppliers, other suppliers total — 304400 (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 23); $400,733–$1,168,958 for total franchise agreement estimate (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 24). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What is the The Sports Bra initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $55,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 13). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
    What ongoing fees does The Sports Bra charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is 5% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 13). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 2% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 13). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does The Sports Bra disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The The Sports Bra FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 59). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    How many The Sports Bra locations are there?
    The FDD reports 1 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 62). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
    Is The Sports Bra a good franchise to buy?
    Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1Opening costs are estimated at $400,733 – $1,168,958 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 2 separate groups: other measures and revenue and costs for 1 locations; revenue for 1 locations. They are not combined.
    3. 3Outlets held steady in 2025, to 1 (systemwide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Total estimated initial investment

    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 24

    Standard single-unit franchise fee

    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 13
    Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    RoyaltyMain ongoing fee

    34 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    Two separate populations, not a revenue-and-profit comparison. Revenue is not owner income.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Revenue, costs and other measures · 1 locations

    Who is counted
    One affiliate-owned outlet in Portland, Oregon (Affiliate Location)
    Period
    2023
    Excluded
    The outlet does not pay royalties, is not subject to the minimum local advertising requirement, operates five days weekly, is smaller than franchise specifications with more limited seating, and does not offer take-out, delivery, or off-site catering
    Method
    historical affiliate outlet

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Revenue · 1 locations

    Who is counted
    one affiliate-owned Portland location
    Period
    2023
    Excluded
    No royalties; not subject to minimum local advertising; open five days weekly; smaller than franchise specifications; no take-out, delivery, or off-site catering

    These groups are never combined.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    systemwide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 62

    Net +0 outlets, 2022–2025

    012022220232202412025+10−1

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($400,733 – $1,168,958) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?

    • Reported units went from 1 to 1 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 24
    2. [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 13
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — One affiliate-owned outlet in Portland, Oregon (Affiliate Location) · PDF p. 61
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — one affiliate-owned Portland location · PDF p. 61
    5. [5]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 62

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.

    Territory & operations

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2025cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$111,983
    2025total current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$172,590
    2025total assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$179,648
    2025accrued liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,281
    2025brand development fund fees$17,325
    2025merchandise sales$15,763
    2025other revenue$4,041
    2025operating expenses$580,271
    2025member's deficitMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$68,302
    2025net cash used in operating activities-$436,093
    2025accounts receivable$198
    2025property and equipment, net$2,891
    2025cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,897
    2025intangible assets, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$6,458
    2025member's equity, beginning of period-$18,710
    2025total current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$91,230
    2025contributions-$8,683
    2025member's deficit, end of period-$45,533
    2025due from the sports bra, llcMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$450
    2025inventoriesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$19,278
    2025prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$11,613
    2025total current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$39,238
    2025total assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$45,697
    2025accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$46,459
    2025accrued liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,137
    2025due to related parties$43,633
    2025amortization$208
    2025due from the sport bra, llc-$184
    2025inventoriesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$834
    2025prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$5,812
    2025inventoriesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$19,177
    2025prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$13,966
    2025intangible assets, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,167
    2025accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$18,341
    2025total current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$38,950
    2025member's deficitMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$68,302
    2025total liabilities and member's deficit$179,648
    2025costs of sales$15,957
    2025net loss-$557,866
    2025net cash used in investing activities-$3,400
    2025net cash provided by financing activities$508,274
    2025net increase$68,781
    2025cash at end of period$111,983
    2025due from the sports bra, llcMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$27,266
    2025accrued payroll and related liabilities$13,328
    2025deferred revenue$209,000
    2025royalty income$1,233
    2024cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$43,202
    2024inventoriesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$18,444
    2024total current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$67,447
    2024accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$44,764
    2024accrued liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,209
    2024total liabilities and member's deficitMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$74,114
    2024brand development fund fees$12,643
    2024merchandise sales$3,145
    2024operating expenses$273,775
    2024member's deficitMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$18,710
    2024net cash used in operating activities-$279,755
    2024net cash provided by financing activities$156,483
    2024cash at end of period$43,202
    2024cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$43,202
    2024due from the sports bra, llc$267
    2024inventoriesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$18,444
    2024total current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$93,091
    2024member's deficitMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$18,710
    2024member's deficit, end of period-$18,710
    2024cash, end of period$43,202
    2024total current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$67,714
    2024accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$44,764
    2024intangible assets, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$6,667
    2024total liabilities and member's deficitMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$74,381
    2024prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$5,801
    2024total assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$74,381
    2024accrued liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,209
    2024due to related parties$47,118
    2024prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$5,801
    2024intangible assets, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$6,667
    2024total assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$74,114
    2024total current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$92,824
    2024member's deficitMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$18,710
    2024other revenue$460
    2024costs of sales$2,749
    2024net loss-$260,276
    2024net cash used in investing activities-$7,500
    2024net increase-$130,772
    —merchandise salesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,145
    —member's equity, beginning of period$111,912
    —contributionsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$129,654
    —net cash provided by financing activitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$156,483
    —net cash provided by financing activitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$8,774
    —net decrease in cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$35,306
    —prepaid expenses-$5,801
    —contributionsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$156,483
    —operating expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$19,386
    —due from the sport bra, llc$1,917
    —accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$29,690
    —accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,714
    —brand development fund feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$12,643
    —other revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$460
    —cost of salesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,749
    —operating expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$273,775
    —net lossMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$260,276
    —net lossMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$260,276
    —inventories-$18,444
    —due to related partiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$31,706
    —amortization$833
    —cost of salesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$656
    —net cash used in operating activitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$26,532
    —net cash used in investing activities-$7,500
    —purchase of intangible asset-$7,500
    —net lossMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$18,140
    —cash, beginning of periodMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$43,202
    —net decrease in cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$130,772
    —merchandise salesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$550
    —other revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$109
    —net cash used in operating activitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$279,755
    —cash, beginning of periodMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$173,974
    —due to related partiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$3,485
    —non-cash contributions from the sports bra hold co. in exchange for trademarks$26,829
    —brand development fund feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,243
    —contributionsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$8,774
    —cash, end of period$7,896

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

    What changed from 2025 to 2026

    • Franchise fee: $90 → $55,000
    • System size: 2 → 1 units

    SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

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