How much does a SportClips cost to buy or open?

The typical deal for SportClips is $315K across 81 transactions since 2020. With the SBA's 10% minimum down payment, that points to roughly $35K of buyer cash on a typical deal.

How risky is SportClips?

1.64% of SportClips's FY2020–23 deals failed and were written off. Under 1% is excellent; 1–3% is normal; above 3% deserves hard questions before the LOI.

Can I finance a SportClips with an SBA loan?

Yes — SportClips has been SBA-financed 12 times since FY2025, which means it clears the SBA Franchise Directory requirement regularly. Confirm current listing before signing an LOI.

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SportClips, by the numbers

Every figure below comes from real financed deals — what buyers paid, where, and how the loans performed.

SBA Franchise Directory: listed ✓ (identifier S2521)

81 deals since 2020 · typical deal $315K · 1.64% failure rate

Deals since 2020

$315K

Typical deal

Deals since FY2025

1.64%

Failure rate (FY20–23)

SportClips's 1.64% failure rate sits in the normal range for franchises. Underwrite the location, not just the brand.

What buyers pay for SportClips

Most SportClips deals financed between $249K and $362K. Above $362K, you're paying more than 75% of buyers did — make the seller earn it.

Your deal size$315K

Monthly payment (10-yr): $4,385
Down payment (10%): $35K
Cash to close (all-in): $47K

Estimates at today's rates and standard 7(a) terms. Not a loan offer.

Could you get the loan?

Three answers. No documents, no credit pull.

Credit score

Available cash (you'll need ~$47K)

Experience

Recent financings

SC-UT140 Tooele LLC. in Tooele, UT — $350K (2026) · Live Oak Banking Company
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
9.49% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)

SportClips, by the numbers

Recent financings

Who funds SportClips — and where

Common questions

How much does a SportClips cost to buy or open?

How risky is SportClips?

Can I finance a SportClips with an SBA loan?

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