Ranked #420 in Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500
Team Up Athletics ranked #420 in Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500 published by Entrepreneur, one of the most recognized and comprehensive franchise evaluations in North America.
Now in its 47th year, the Franchise 500 evaluates more than 1,300 franchise brands across more than 160 industries. Each participating company is measured using over 150 data points that assess the strength, growth, and structure of its franchise system.
Team Up Athletics ranked #420 in 2026, marking an important milestone in the company’s continued national expansion.
What the Franchise 500 Evaluates
Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 ranking is based on objective criteria submitted by franchisors and verified by the publication’s editorial team. Companies are evaluated in areas that matter to prospective franchise owners, including:
- Initial investment and franchise fees
- Training and operational support
- Financial strength and stability
- Number of open and operating units
- Growth rate and system expansion
- Brand presence and longevity
To be eligible, a franchisor must be actively seeking franchisees in North America and have at least 10 units open and operating.
Why This Recognition Matters
The Franchise 500 is not an endorsement or guarantee of success. It is a comparative ranking tool designed to help prospective franchisees evaluate opportunities.
For Team Up Athletics, this recognition signals measurable growth, established operational infrastructure, and continued system development.
As of 2025, Team Up Athletics operates 39 locations and has experienced significant growth over the past three years. The company’s expansion reflects increasing demand for community-based team sports apparel and corporate promotional products, supported by a franchise model built for scalability.
For prospective franchise owners, inclusion in the Franchise 500 provides an additional data point when evaluating franchise opportunities in the sports apparel and team uniform industry.
For current franchisees, it reinforces the strength and momentum of the system they are helping build.
Building Long-Term Franchise Value
Team Up Athletics continues to focus on sustainable expansion, structured franchise support, and long-term brand growth.
As the franchise industry evolves, recognition in the Franchise 500 reflects the strength of the systems and processes behind the brand.
If you are exploring franchise ownership in the team sports and apparel space, we invite you to learn more about the Team Up Athletics franchise opportunity and review our Franchise Disclosure Document as part of your due diligence process.
Explore the Team Up Athletics Franchise Opportunity
Our inclusion in the 2026 Franchise 500 reflects the growth and infrastructure we are building across the country.
If you are evaluating franchise opportunities, we invite you to learn more about the Team Up Athletics franchise model, support systems, and long-term vision.