Bombshells Restaurant & Bar is a vibrant, military-themed sports bar and casual dining franchise. It was founded in 2013 in Houston, Texas, and operates under the umbrella of RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc.
The company is headquartered at 10737 Cutten Road in Houston. Bombshells began franchising in 2015, giving entrepreneurs an opportunity to join a fast-growing brand with a unique concept.
The franchise offers a made-from-scratch American menu, including burgers, wings, salads, and specialty drinks. Guests enjoy a high-energy environment complete with live entertainment, large flat-screen TVs, and World War II-inspired décor.
Signature to the brand is the presence of "Bombshells Girls," servers dressed in military-style uniforms that enhance the themed experience.
Bombshells sets itself apart from typical sports bars by combining food, fun, and patriotism. The brand proudly honors active-duty military and veterans, creating a loyal customer base and a powerful community connection.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
BOMBSHELLS offers 2 types of franchises:
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a BOMBSHELLS Restaurants established in connection with converting existing space.
For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
BOMBSHELLS offers 2 types of franchises:
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a BOMBSHELLS Restaurants established in connection with converting existing space.
For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Bombshells provides franchisees with a structured and multi-level training program to ensure proper operation and brand consistency across locations.
Bombshells offers a defined "Protected Area" to each franchisee as specified in the Franchise Agreement. This means that neither the franchisor nor its affiliates will establish or authorize others to open another Bombshells Restaurant within the geographic area outlined in Exhibit C of the agreement.
This protection lasts for the term of the Franchise Agreement and is not dependent on meeting sales quotas or market penetration benchmarks.
Despite this territorial protection, franchisees do not receive blanket exclusivity. Bombshells retains the right to operate or license operations in certain venues known as “Reserved Areas,” such as airports, stadiums, hospitals, or amusement parks, even if they fall within a franchisee’s protected territory.
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