The Rock Underground vs The Hot Spot
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both The Rock Underground and The Hot Spot are recreation & entertainment franchises. The Rock Underground requires an investment of $71K – $188K while The Hot Spot requires $80K – $155K. FranchiseVerdict rates The Rock Underground B (Above average) and The Hot Spot B (Above average).
| Metric | The Rock Underground | The Hot Spot |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | BAbove average | BAbove average |
| Investment Range | $71K – $188K | $80K – $155K |
| Franchise Fee | $25K | $40K |
| Royalty Rate | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/ANo Item 19 representation | N/ACompany-owned only |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | Limited data | N/A |
| Total Units | 6 | 9 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | +1 units | +6 units |
| Year Began Franchising | 2013 | 2023 |
| FDD Year | 2025 | 2025 |
Investment Range
$71K – $188K
$80K – $155K
Franchise Fee
$25K
$40K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/ANo Item 19 representation
N/ACompany-owned only
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
N/A
Total Units
6
9
Unit Growth (YoY)
+1 units
+6 units
Year Began Franchising
2013
2023
FDD Year
2025
2025