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Buy a Bout Time Pub & Grub Franchise

Bout Time Pub & Grub is an American neighborhood sports pub and casual dining concept founded in Utah in 2009. The brand operates full-service pub restaurants of approximately 3,000 to 4,000 square feet, typically sited in lifestyle complexes, strip malls, and other high-traffic locations. Each location features 20 or more large-screen televisions, a full bar with specialty cocktails and beers on draft, and an all-day menu spanning breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The brand’s central differentiator is its scratch-made kitchen. Wings are smoked in-house, French fries and potato chips are hand-cut, and each location produces its own corned beef. Bout Time operates without a commercial microwave and limits frozen inventory to a deliberate minimum, a commitment to freshness the brand positions against the casual dining industry’s broader move toward pre-prepared food.

Locations operate across Utah and Colorado, with the system having grown from its founding year into an established regional community pub network. The brand builds repeat patronage through sports event programming, daily specials such as Burger Monday and Wing Wednesday, and an MVP customer loyalty rewards program that recognizes and rewards regular guests.

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Why buy a Bout Time Pub & Grub Franchise?

The sports pub category draws consistent patronage from local communities, sports fans, and regulars throughout the week, providing the kind of recurring customer base that franchise models perform best with. Bout Time differentiates through its scratch-made kitchen: smoked wings, hand-cut fries, and freshly produced corned beef generate genuine word-of-mouth in markets where competitors rely on pre-made and frozen food.

The model carries an unusual characteristic: Bout Time does not charge a royalty fee, which resale buyers should examine as it shapes both cash-flow projections and the nature of the franchise relationship. Franchisees receive operational systems, ongoing marketing support, and the brand’s MVP loyalty program. To buy a Bout Time Pub & Grub franchise as a resale means acquiring an operating location with an established customer base, trained staff, and community presence.

Bout Time Pub & Grub Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

      Up to $50,000

    • Initial Investment

      $400,000 – $500,000

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      None

  • Training & Support

    • 40 hours on the job training

    • 80 hours classroom training

Bout Time Pub & Grub – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Bout Time Pub & Grub provides franchisees with 80 hours of classroom training and 40 hours of on-the-job training. Ongoing support covers operational guidance, marketing assistance, and access to established supplier relationships designed to maintain consistent food quality and service standards across the network. Buyers of an existing Bout Time unit should confirm what onboarding and transfer training the franchisor provides to incoming owners and any new management hires.

  2. Ideal Owner

    The ideal Bout Time Pub & Grub owner is comfortable managing a full-service food and beverage operation with a substantial employee base. Each location typically requires around 30 staff, so strong hiring, scheduling, and team leadership skills are central to the role. The model suits operators who enjoy building community relationships and maintaining consistent service through busy event nights and regular daily trade. Prior hospitality or restaurant management experience is advantageous, though the franchisor provides structured initial training.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Bout Time Pub & Grub has built regional media recognition in its Utah and Colorado markets, with coverage in the Salt Lake Tribune, Fox13, ABC4, and MSN Travel. The brand has been cited in travel and dining publications as a top sports bar in Salt Lake City based on aggregated customer reviews. Yelp ratings across its locations reflect strong customer satisfaction with food quality, atmosphere, and service. For resale buyers, brand recognition should be weighed alongside the specific unit's local review profile, community reputation, and territory visibility.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US sports bars industry generates approximately $2.2 billion in annual revenue, according to IBISWorld (2026). Consumer demand in this category is driven by interest in social dining and live sports viewing, which creates consistent weekday and weekend traffic at neighborhood venues. Bar and casual dining concepts in high-traffic suburban locations tend to perform reliably when they build a loyal regular base, with patronage supported by local sports culture and residential density. For resale buyers, territory demographics and local trade patterns are relevant performance factors.

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