Ultimate Sports Bar & GrillFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Ultimate Sports Bar & Grill franchise requires a total initial investment of $370K – $839K, including a $40K franchise fee and an ongoing 0.0% royalty[2]. The 2024 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: C. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2024 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $370K – $839K
- 25th pct Service Resta…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 28th pct Service Resta…
- Royalty
- 0.0%
- 0th pct Service Resta…
- Units
- 1
- 2nd pct Service Resta…
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Full-Service Restaurants · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Full-Service Restaurants avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Started franchising in 2023. Newer systems carry more uncertainty but may offer better territories.
The franchisor's auditor raised doubt about continued operations. This is a serious risk signal.
Bottom line
- Total investment $370K – $839K including a $40K franchise fee, 0.0% ongoing royalty.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict C (Average) with a risk score of 65/100.
- Auditor disclosed a going-concern note, which flagged doubt about the franchisor's ability to continue operations. Verify against the latest FDD.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- ULTIMATE SPORTS BAR FRANCHISE, LLC
- Incorporated in
- MN
- HQ
- 1101 Division Street, Waite Park, MN 56387
- Auditor
- SMITH, BUZZI & ASSOCIATES, LLC.
- Audited financials
- ⚠ Going-concern note
- Disclosed in FDD 2024
- Status as of 2024; may have been resolved in a later filing we don't yet have.
Affiliated brands
- has not offered franchises in this line or any other line of business
- Ultimate Sports Bar and Grill
Other brands the franchisor or its parent operates (Item 1).
Overview
About
Franchisees operate a full-service sports bar and grill establishment serving food, beverages, and entertainment in a licensed venue. Daily operations include managing kitchen/bar staff, sourcing inventory, maintaining sports viewing infrastructure, handling customer service, and executing marketing within protected territory. Revenue depends heavily on foot traffic, local competition, event scheduling, and alcohol licensing compliance.
- CEO
- Thomas Frericks
- Headquarters
- MN
- Founded
- 2023
- FDD year
- 2024
- States available
- 1
FDD Item 7 · 2024 filing · 15 line items
Initial investment breakdown
| Line item | Low | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Feenot refundable | $40K | $40K | |
| Traveling and Living Expenses while Training | $4K | $6K | |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Decor | $15K | $30K | |
| Real Property Rent and Security Deposits | $24K | $45K | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $50K | $100K | |
| TV, Cameras and other Supplies | $50K | $100K | |
| Equipment | $100K | $300K | |
| Initial Inventory | $35K | $50K | |
| Signage | $5K | $15K | |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $3K | $8K | |
| Licenses, Permits, and Certifications | $8K | $60K | |
| Insurance (3 Months) | $4K | $15K | |
| Professional Fees | $3K | $10K | |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $30K | $60K | |
| Area Development Fee | $80K | $120K | |
| Total initial investment | $450K | $959K |
Line items extracted from FDD Item 7. Ranges reflect the franchisor's stated low and high per line. Total is the sum of line-item lows / highs — actual costs may fall outside this range depending on market and build-out scope.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $370K – $839K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $30K – $60K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $40K – $40K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 0.0%
- percentage_of_gross · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 2.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 2.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 0.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 2.0% of gross sales |
| Transfer fee | $35 |
| Renewal fee | $35 |
| Inventory (initial) | $35K – $50K |
| Total fee load | 2.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Full-Service Restaurants averages
How Ultimate Sports Bar & Grill Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 1
- Opened
- 0
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 1
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 0%
- vs corporate-owned
3-year detail · Item 20
- Opened (3yr)
- 0
- Closed (3yr)
- 0
- Terminated (3yr)
- 0
- Non-renewed (3yr)
- 0
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
- Reacquired (3yr)
- 0
- Franchisor bought back
- Projected new
- 1
- Franchisor's next-year forecast
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 16 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
No SBA loan data available for this brand.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Single-unit system with no financial disclosure, unproven scalability, and opaque ROI projections presents substantial risk despite no litigation or going concern issues.
Litigation (Item 3)
0 case reference(s): 0 pending, 0 settled.
Largest disclosed settlement: $120,000
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · SMITH, BUZZI & ASSOCIATES, LLC.⚠ Going-concern note flagged
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: No
- Must buy proprietary products: No
- Restricted to system-approved products: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 65 / 100 rating
- 01MINOROnly 1 operating unit makes performance claims unverifiable and system viability unproven
- 02MEDNo average revenue or net income disclosed (Item 19 missing) — impossible to assess ROI on $370k-$838k investment
- 03MINORWide investment range ($468k spread) suggests unclear cost structure or significant location variability
- 04MINOROnly 1 franchisee cannot validate franchisor support, operational systems, or replicability
- 05MINORHigh initial franchise fee ($40k) combined with 5% royalty on unproven revenue model
- 06MINOR10-year term locks franchisees into relationship with unproven single-unit system
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 10 years |
| Territory type | Radius/Boundary |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rightsℹ | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Termination groundsℹ | 3 |
| Curable defaultsℹ | 3 |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Minnesota |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
0 case reference(s): 0 pending, 0 settled.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 44 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 88 hrs
- Training location
- On-site and at franchisor location
- Franchisor financing
- Offered
- Item 10
- POS system
- Quickbooks Online, When I Work Scheduling App
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Quickbooks Online, When I Work Scheduling App
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
17 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Ultimate Sports Bar & Grill · FDD (2024) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Ultimate Sports Bar & Grill franchise?
The total investment to open a Ultimate Sports Bar & Grill franchise ranges from $370K – $839K, with an initial franchise fee of $40K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Ultimate Sports Bar & Grill franchise owners earn?
Ultimate Sports Bar & Grill does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is Ultimate Sports Bar & Grill's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Ultimate Sports Bar & Grill (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many Ultimate Sports Bar & Grill franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Ultimate Sports Bar & Grill has 1 total units in the United States, including 0 franchised units and 1 company-owned units.
Is Ultimate Sports Bar & Grill a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Ultimate Sports Bar & Grill as a C-grade franchise with a risk score of 65 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.