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Sports Bar Franchise for Sale (Florida) – $9.4M Revenue Deal Breakdown

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Mar 27, 2026

Connor Groce, a franchise consultant who helps buyers find and fund franchise opportunities. He walks through a $9.4M sports bar deal in Florida and highlights real estate value versus leased locations. They discuss why high per-location revenue matters and debate long-term risks from changing drinking and social habits. Practical franchise evaluation and consulting services are promoted.

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INSIGHT

Real Estate Hedge Makes The Sports Bar Deal Stand Out

A three-location sports bar franchise in Sarasota County lists $9.4M revenue and $1.5M SDE with a $6.499M asking price.
One location includes ~$2.9M in owned real estate while two sites are leased, boosting the valuation hedge.

INSIGHT

Per Unit Performance Is Unusually Strong For A Restaurant

The chain generates over $3M revenue per location and roughly $400K SDE per unit, implying strong per-unit performance.
Michael notes these margins and the owner's operational involvement as possible explanations for unusually high restaurant profitability.

ADVICE

Demand Item Level Revenue Trends Before Committing

When valuing a bar, demand detailed item-level revenue and trend data to see how much profit relies on alcohol vs food.
Both hosts stress digging into profit drivers and trend rates before committing.

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In this episode the hosts break down a $6.5M three-location sports bar franchise in Florida, debating whether strong cash flow and real estate ownership offset the long-term risks of declining alcohol consumption and the brutal realities of running restaurants.

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This episode explores a three-location sports bar franchise in Sarasota County, Florida, listed for $6.5M with roughly $9.4M in revenue and about $1.5M in seller discretionary earnings. One of the locations includes owned real estate valued at roughly $2.9M, while the other two operate under leases.

Key Highlights
- $6.5M asking price for three sports bar franchise locations generating $1.5M cash flow.
- Approximately $2.9M of the purchase price tied to real estate at one of the locations.
- Nearly $3M revenue per unit, which is strong for a casual dining concept.
- Discussion about Gen Z drinking less alcohol, creating potential long-term headwinds.
- Operating risks include regulation, liability, labor management, and volatile daily traffic.

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