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Buy a Hotshots Sports Bar and Grill Franchise

Hotshots Sports Bar and Grill is a proven interactive sports venue founded in 1990 by Dan and Julie Volmert in St. Louis, Missouri, blending full-service dining with entertainment like pool tables, darts, video games, and HD TVs showing “All the Games, All the Time.” The brand’s quick-prep menu—featuring smash burgers, STL-style pizza, wings, salads, and sandwiches—pairs with draft beers and nightly specials to drive repeat visits and high energy. With 16 U.S. locations (12 in St. Louis area) and median gross sales of $2.8M, Hotshots offers franchisees a low-risk entry into a fun, high-volume bar model backed by 30+ years of family-led refinement. No prior restaurant experience needed; comprehensive training ensures success in this booming sector expanding to Florida and Texas.

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Why buy a Hotshots Sports Bar and Grill Franchise?

Hotshots minimizes risk with a 94% franchise success rate vs. 25-35% independents, proven model, and full support for quick profitability in a rising industry.

Hotshots Sports Bar and Grill Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1990

    • Franchising Since

      2010

    • New Startup Cost

      $969,000 – $2,156,000

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $50,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      Up to 50%

      of then-current Initial Franchise Fee

    • Royalty Fee

      6%

      of Gross Sales or $500/week min

    • Marketing Fee

      2%

      of Gross Sales

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      14

    • New Units Opened *

      1

    • Units Transferred *

      0

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $1,541,838

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

Hotshots Sports Bar and Grill – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Hotshots delivers hands-on support via dedicated opening specialists for pre-opening (site selection, real estate, construction), six-week training at corporate sites, and on-site launch assistance. Ongoing operational, marketing, and specialist teams provide daily guidance, annual plans, and vendor leverage for cost savings.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Ideal franchisees are passionate entrepreneurs eager to lead high-energy venues, with $150K liquid capital and no restaurant experience required—strong leadership and community focus suffice.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Nominated for USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards 2026 for Best Sports Bar, reflecting its fan appeal. Over 30 years, Hotshots earned acclaim for rapid expansion, high sales, and strategic growth into new markets like Texas.

  4. Industry / Market

    The global sports bar market is projected to grow from $61.44B in 2026 to $88.56B by 2035 at 4.1% CAGR, fueled by live streaming, healthy options, craft drinks, and interactive zones. U.S. restaurant sales hit $900B annually, with sports bars thriving on community events and high alcohol margins.

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