Sport Lines franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Sport Lines franchise fee is $19,500 and the total initial investment ranges from $31,300 to $59,600, with about $10,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Sport Lines FDD.
What are the Sport Lines franchise fees and investment?
The Sport Lines franchise requires a franchise fee of $19,500 and a total initial investment of $31,300 to $59,600. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $19,500 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $31,300 to $59,600 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $10,000 |
| US locations | 1 |
| Industry | Business Services |
| Headquarters | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Franchising since | 2016 |
How does the Sport Lines investment compare with other business services franchises?
Sport Lines's minimum investment of $31,300 is at or below the median minimum investment of $67,093 across the 220 business services franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 180 of the other 219 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $19,500 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Sport Lines belongs with franchises under $50,000.
What should you verify in the Sport Lines FDD?
Verify six parts of the Sport Lines Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Sport Lines discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Sport Lines?
These business services franchises have the closest minimum investment to Sport Lines:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Happy Tax | $22,500 | $31,900 to $36,500 |
| Global Recruiters Network | $10,000 | $32,600 to $44,700 |
| GlobalGreen | $10,000 | $32,600 to $70,000 |
| Status Solutions Network | $39,500 | $29,715 to $74,455 |
| Birthday Pak | $24,000 to $49,000 | $29,500 to $144,700 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Sport Lines franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Sport Lines franchise ranges from $31,300 to $59,600, including a franchise fee of $19,500, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Sport Lines franchise?
Sport Lines lists a minimum of about $10,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Sport Lines locations are there?
Sport Lines reported 1 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Sport Lines been franchising?
Sport Lines started offering franchises in 2016 after the company was founded in 2016.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Sport Lines and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sport Lines. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.