Quick Verdict · who it fits
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale food & beverage concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$1.7M - $6.6M
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$60K
Item 19 median rev
$4.4M franchised units
System size (Item 20)
73 +7
Years in business
12+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
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Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation
Data extracted from the 2026 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.
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
78
Total units open
4 franchised, 0 company-owned
Units opened last year
5 franchised, 1 company-owned
Units closed last year
-2 units
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux ranks against 788 Food & Beverage peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
95th pct · of 788 peers
Franchise fee
95th pct · of 788 peers
System size
69th pct · of 788 peers
Food & Beverage industry averages
Avg investment
$583K - $1.4M
Avg franchise fee
$37K
Avg system size
244
Franchises analyzed
788
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux | Disclosed | $60K | $1.7M - $6.6M | — | 73 |
| Ruth's Chris Steak HouseSimilar price | None | $125K | $2.5M - $6.4M | 5% | 51 |
| Doctor's AssociatesBiggest system | None | $15K | $227K - $630K | 8% | 18,773 |
| Vintage Hospitality GroupTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $50K | $3.5M - $6.4M | 5.5% | 33 |
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Brand Analysis
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Brand Analysis
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Brand Analysis
The Häagen-Dazs Shoppe Company franchises the ice cream shops on a $30,000 fee and a 4% royalty, with a 2026 Item 7 range of $213,329 to $591,579. The trademark belongs to a different company, and the ice cream you are required to buy comes from a third.
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux requires a $60,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $1,688,800–$6,577,500, per the most recent FDD on file.
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux is franchised by Walk-On's Enterprises Franchising, LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Yes. Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $4,403,505. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
As of their 2026 FDD, Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux has 73 total locations, with 7 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
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