Quick Verdict · who it fits
Team Up Athletics fits owner-operators looking for an emerging retail concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$52K - $130K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$35K
Royalty (Item 6)
5% + 2% ad
System size (Item 20)
25 +11
Liquid capital
$10K
Agreement term
5 yrs
Years in business
5+ yrs
Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed
Data extracted from the 2025 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 5% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$230,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (5%)
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Ad fund (2%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
25
Total units open
11
Units opened last year
0
Units closed last year
11
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2025 filing.
5
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
How Team Up Athletics ranks against 114 Retail peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
10th pct · of 114 peers
Franchise fee
47th pct · of 114 peers
System size
24th pct · of 114 peers
Retail industry averages
Avg investment
$255K - $735K
Avg franchise fee
$37K
Avg system size
242
Franchises analyzed
114
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Up Athletics | Disclosed | $35K | $52K - $130K | 5% | 25 |
| Pearce BespokeSimilar price | Disclosed | $56K | $72K - $129K | 7–10% | 63 |
| 7-ElevenBiggest system | Disclosed | — | $163K - $1.7M | 45–56% | 7,229 |
| Byrider Franchising PartnersTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $60K | $947K - $1.6M | 1–2.5% | 81 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Team Up Athletics requires a $35,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $51,500–$129,500, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. Team Up Athletics discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 5% and an advertising fund contribution of 2% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
Per the FDD, Team Up Athletics typically expects $10,000 in liquid capital. Actual approval thresholds may vary by territory and program.
As of their 2025 FDD, Team Up Athletics has 25 total locations, with 11 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Team Up Athletics grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, Team Up Athletics discloses an initial agreement term of 5 years, a renewal fee of $1,500. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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