The Bunker^®

Entertainment & Recreation • Year: 2025

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What Is The Bunker?

The Bunker is a franchise in the Entertainment & Recreation category that licenses and operates a sports bar and event space featuring indoor golf, entertainment, and a menu of food and beverage accommodations (including alcoholic beverages) offered from a retail Store. The operational model is brick-and-mortar, with Stores developed and operated from approved retail locations, ordinarily in high-traffic commercial areas. The System requires use of designated System Supplies, notably golf simulators and simulator software, and the provision of the specified bundle of indoor golf, entertainment, and food and beverage services.

The Bunker Franchise: Pros and Cons

With a maximum total investment of just $45,000—well below the Entertainment & Recreation average—this franchise minimizes upfront financial exposure, but having zero franchised units indicates an early-stage system that makes it hard to perform standard due diligence because you won't have existing franchisee peers to call.

Pros

The $45,000 maximum total investment is well below typical for Entertainment & Recreation, which limits your upfront financial exposure compared with most peers.

Zero disclosed lawsuits, zero franchisor enforcement actions, and zero government penalties — all well below typical — point to a clean legal and regulatory record that reduces legal risk for operators.

Zero required Item 7 reserves, zero Item 7 assets, and zero Item 7 training caps are well below typical, meaning the franchisor's disclosed reserve and cash requirements are modest and lower the cash cushion you'll need before the business becomes self‑sustaining.

Cons

Zero franchised units is well below typical, indicating the system is early‑stage — that makes it difficult to complete standard due diligence because you won't have established franchisee peers to call for real‑world feedback.

A spouse-required non-compete is uncommon in this sector and restricts household flexibility and could complicate future ownership transfers or a sale.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Territory Protection

52/100

NORMAL

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units, contingent on meeting performance quotas; franchisor retains the right to develop additional units in the market. Franchisor retains e-commerce, retail and alternative distribution, trademark and venue rights; the franchisee retains site-specific relocation rights affecting market density.

Training & Support

80/100

NORMAL

The brand provides a robust 120-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two managerial staff members for launch. The program includes on-site launch assistance to support operational readiness; travel and lodging are the franchisee's responsibility, and the franchisor charges additional fees for on-site support.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a The Bunker Franchise?

Opening a The Bunker franchise requires a total initial investment of $592,500 to $45,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$592,500

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$45,000

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$45,000

Real Estate$334,000

Equipment & Assets$185,500

Reserves$0

Training$2,000

Other$26,000

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$45,000

Real Estate$0

Equipment & Assets$0

Reserves$0

Training$0

Other$0

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do The Bunker Franchise Owners Make?

The Bunker franchise locations reported average gross sales of $1,337,092 and median gross sales of $1,291,742 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$1,337,092

Median Gross Sales:

$1,291,742

High Gross Sales:

$2,580,502

Low Gross Sales:

$440,052

Sample Size:

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: No franchised outlets exist in this Item 19, so performance data is only available for company-owned outlets and cannot be directly compared to franchise performance.

Performance Variability Analysis: Total gross sales among the six company-owned outlets range from 440051.59 to 2580501.68, indicating substantial variability in outlet performance across locations.

Data Scope and Limitations: The sample is small (six company-owned outlets), the figures are unaudited, and net income is not reported, so conclusions about likely franchisee results are limited.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a The Bunker franchise?

The total initial investment for a The Bunker franchise ranges from $592,500 to $45,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the The Bunker initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for The Bunker is $45,000, as stated in the 2025 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

How much do The Bunker franchise owners make?

The Bunker franchise locations reported average gross sales of $1,337,092 and median gross sales of $1,291,742 in 2025, based on Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. Actual earnings vary by location, market, and operator experience.

Does The Bunker have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

The Bunker received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2025 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does The Bunker offer exclusive franchise territories?

The Bunker received a territory protection score of 52 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units, contingent on meeting performance quotas; franchisor retains the right to develop additional units in the market.

What training does The Bunker provide to new franchisees?

The Bunker received a training and support score of 80 out of 100. The brand provides a robust 120-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two managerial staff members for launch.