Contender eSports

$CENSF500 #501
CategoryRecreation
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Recreation Businesses
Locations14
Franchisee Count17
Franchise Fee$39,000
Item 7 Low$225,980
Item 7 Midpoint$346,005
Item 7 High$466,030
Royalty Fees6% of Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund2%
Sold Not Open9
ParentContender eSports, LLC
Founded2018
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business7
Began FranchisingSeptember 2018
HQSpringfield, MO
Executives2
LinksWeb
Main Phone417-501-4072
FDD IssuedJune 15, 2023
Last UpdatedAug 25, 2026
FDDs2023 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

Contender eSports, LLC operates the 212 Contender eSports Gaming Center franchise system and grants franchises to develop and operate Gaming Centers that provide retail gaming stations, access to licensed third-party games, e-sport gaming, tabletop gaming, video gaming, and other products and services from a single fixed location.

Contender eSports, LLC is a Wyoming limited liability company established August 2, 2018, with principal place of business in Springfield, Missouri. Co-founder and CEO Brett Payne has served since formation; Director Dan Wirtz has served since formation. No parent company or predecessors disclosed.

Contender eSports, LLC operates the 212 Contender eSports Gaming Center franchise system and grants franchises to develop and operate Gaming Centers that provide retail gaming stations, access to licensed third-party games, e-sport gaming, tabletop gaming, video gaming, and other products and services from a single fixed location.

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