You’re Not Buying a Brand — You’re Gaining a Team
Hotshots Sports Bar & Grill is a hands-on, operations-driven franchise built on decades of real-world experience. With a rich history and a leadership team that has opened, operated, and optimized sports bars across multiple markets, we know what it takes to run a successful bar & grill.
As a Hotshots franchisee, you’re not on your own. We view each franchise partner as an extension of the Hotshots family, and your success is our top priority. From day one, our Corporate Support Team provides focused, personalized guidance to help you reach your maximum potential — before opening and long after your doors are open.
Pre-Opening Guide
Your roadmap from signed agreement to opening day.
Once your franchise agreement is signed, you’ll be assigned a dedicated opening specialist who will guide you through every phase of the process — from site selection and construction to staffing and launch.
Your opening specialist provides the Hotshots Pre-Opening Guide, a detailed, week-by-week roadmap outlining exactly what needs to be accomplished and when. This proven system ensures the opening process stays organized, efficient, and on schedule, while allowing you to focus on learning how to run a bar the Hotshots way.
Throughout the process, your specialist is available to answer questions, troubleshoot challenges, and keep everything moving toward a successful opening.
Real Estate
We help you choose the right location — not just an available one.
Site selection and lease negotiations are two of the most critical components of the franchise opening process. Once financing is in place, our real estate team works closely with you to identify locations that meet Hotshots’ site criteria and offer the strongest potential return on investment.
We begin with an in-depth market analysis, then narrow options to locations within a 30-minute drive of your home — ensuring your first store is both strategic and convenient. Together, we visit and evaluate each site, reviewing traffic patterns, visibility, demographics, and growth potential.
After identifying top candidates, we submit Letters of Intent (LOIs) on your behalf and compare multiple options when appropriate. Once the best opportunity is selected, your attorney finalizes lease negotiations with landlord input and guidance from our team.
Construction
We manage the build so you can focus on becoming a great operator.
Each franchisee is assigned a dedicated Hotshots project manager who oversees the construction process from start to finish. Your project manager works closely with the architect, contractor, and vendors to ensure your location is built efficiently, cost-effectively, and to brand standards.
We provide a recommended architect experienced with the Hotshots construction manual, reducing costly mistakes and delays. Once blueprints are complete, we assist in evaluating contractor bids — helping you compare proposals side by side to choose the best overall value.
While you attend training, our project manager remains in constant communication with the construction team, giving you peace of mind and allowing you to focus on learning how to open a bar and operate it successfully.
Franchise Training
Hands-on training built for real-world operations.
Before opening, all operational owners and managers attend a comprehensive six-week training program at multiple corporate training facilities. This hands-on experience covers every aspect of the business — from back-of-house operations to front-of-house service.
Owners and general managers receive additional training focused on financial management, P&L performance, industry insights, and top bar trends in franchising. Each participant completes department-specific testing to ensure full operational readiness.
Just before opening, our on-site training team arrives at your location to support the launch. They lead each department initially, then gradually transition responsibilities to your staff. The team remains on-site for a minimum of one week to ensure a smooth and confident opening.
Operational Support
Experienced support, every step of the way.
Even after opening, you’re never alone. Our dedicated support specialists are available daily to assist with operational questions, challenges, and growth opportunities. Each support team member has years of hands-on Hotshots experience and understands the realities of running a high-volume sports bar.
We believe exceptional support is the foundation of franchise success. Our goal is to help you operate efficiently, maximize profitability, and continuously improve your business.
Marketing Support
Proven marketing systems designed to drive traffic.
Our marketing team provides full support to every franchisee. With nearly three decades of experience, we’ve evolved alongside the marketing landscape — combining traditional media like radio, print, and TV with digital, web, and social media strategies.
Each franchisee benefits from a complete annual marketing plan that’s easy to implement and adaptable to local markets. In addition, we provide guidance on in-store marketing, including weekly promotions, pool and dart leagues, special events, tournaments, and spontaneous promotions that keep guests engaged even when major sporting events aren’t on TV.
Our customers come to Hotshots to have fun — and we help you create that atmosphere all day, every day.
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