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JL Beers vs Hotshots Sports Bar and Grill

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both JL Beers and Hotshots Sports Bar and Grill are full-service restaurants franchises. JL Beers requires an investment of $1.2M – $1.9M while Hotshots Sports Bar and Grill requires $969K – $2.2M. In terms of revenue, Hotshots Sports Bar and Grill reports higher average unit revenue at $1.5M. FranchiseVerdict rates JL Beers A (Strongest tier) and Hotshots Sports Bar and Grill A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$1.2M – $1.9M
$969K – $2.2M
Franchise Fee
$50K
$50K
Royalty Rate
4.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.4MIncl. company outlets
$1.5M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
Limited data
Total Units
10
14
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2013
2010
FDD Year
2025
2025