The Hub Sports Bistro

What The Hub Sports Bistro does

The Hub Sports Bistro is a single-location, locally owned sports bar and restaurant operating in Macomb, Michigan. Founded in 1987, the establishment provides casual American Tavern dining complemented by 46 big-screen TVs for sports viewing and 20 beers on tap featuring local and national craft beers. The venue operates daily from 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM, serving a primarily local customer base including sports fans, neighborhood residents, and private event hosts.

The company generates revenue through three streams: direct food and beverage sales at the restaurant, off-premise catering services, and on-premise private event hosting for occasions such as birthday parties and corporate functions. Menu pricing follows a per-item model with items ranging from $1.50 to $30, and the business employs 1-10 staff. Weekly promotional programming includes Tuesday trivia, Wednesday half-price pizzas, and themed celebrations tied to national food and drink holidays.

Marketing efforts center on local community engagement through Facebook, Instagram, and Google Business presence, supplemented by event-driven promotions and word-of-mouth. The company has no proprietary technology platform, no disclosed funding, no institutional investors, and operates as an independent private business without parent company or subsidiary structure. The website and digital marketing are powered by the SpotHopper platform.

Name

The Hub Sports Bistro

Legal name

The Hub Sports Bistro

Website

https://thehubsportsbistro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Hub Sports Bistro is a locally owned, single-location sports bar and American Tavern restaurant in Macomb, MI, serving local sports fans, neighborhood residents, and private event hosts with food, 20 craft beers on tap, and 46 big-screen TVs daily from noon to 2 AM.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Bar & Casual Dining Restaurant

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (72241), Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Neighborhood & Sports Bars (THAFAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sports Bars (CRANACAC)

Keywords

• Sports bar dining
• Craft beer selection
• Casual american dining
• Event catering services
• Private party hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Macomb

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: The primary revenue stream is from selling food and beverages directly to customers at the restaurant. They offer an American tavern food menu with appetizers, burgers, wraps, pizzas, salads, and entrees, plus 20 beers on tap including local and national craft beers. Open for lunch and dinner daily, operating from 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM.
2. Catering Services: Catering services for events - they bring the flavor to customer events with various catering options.
3. Private Event Hosting: Revenue from hosting private events including birthday parties, office functions, and other special occasions. They handle all event details to bring customer visions to life.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Hub Sports Bistro operates a single-location sports bar and restaurant in Macomb, MI, serving American tavern food and beverages including appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, wood-fired pizzas, salads, and entrees, along with 20 draft beers and cocktails. The establishment features 46 big-screen TVs for sports viewing, is open daily from 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM for lunch and dinner, and supplements dine-in service with full-service catering and private party hosting for events such as birthdays and office functions.

Product overview

The Hub Sports Bistro is a locally owned and operated neighborhood sports bar offering a unified hospitality experience centered around casual American Tavern dining. The core product portfolio includes a full food menu (appetizers, burgers, hand-held sandwiches, wood-fired pizzas, and main entrees), a drink menu featuring 20 beers on tap, catering services for private events, and private party reservations. The establishment enhances its dining experience with weekly specials (Trivia Night, half-price pizza Wednesdays), holiday food celebrations, and entertainment events, all served in an upscale sports bar atmosphere with 46 big-screen TVs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food Menu American Tavern cuisine featuring appetizers, favorites, soups, famous eggrolls, salads, burgers, hand-held sandwiches, wood-fired pizzas, and main entrees, served to dine-in customers at the Macomb, MI location.
• Drink Menu Beverage offerings featuring 20 beers on tap including local and national craft beers, cocktails, and other drinks served to dine-in customers.
• Catering Services Full-service catering for events of all sizes, providing customizable food and beverage options for private functions delivered to customer event locations.
• Private Events & Parties Group reservations and private party hosting for birthdays, office functions, and special occasions with customizable event planning handled end-to-end by the venue.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Buffalo Wild Wings: National sports-bar chain centered on wings, beer, and multi-screen sports viewing. Directly comparable to The Hub in core offering (sports viewing + American tavern food + draft beer) and target customer (sports fans, casual diners).
• Hooters: Casual sports-themed bar and grill chain with multi-screen sports viewing and a wings/American bar menu. Overlaps with The Hub on sports viewing, beer, and casual American tavern fare.
• Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux: Sports-bar and casual restaurant concept with full bar and TVs in every direction. Comparable offering of American bistro menu, craft beer, and sports-themed atmosphere targeting the same demographic.
• Champs Sports Bar: Independent/multi-location sports bar concept focused on high TV count, wings, burgers, and beer. Closely mirrors The Hub's core product mix and casual sports-fan target customer.
• Twin Peaks: Sports-bar chain emphasizing numerous TVs, draft beer, and casual American food. Directly competes on the same combination of sports viewing infrastructure, beer selection, and casual dining experience.

Broad incumbents

• Outback Steakhouse: Casual-dining chain with full bar and sports viewing. Comparable suburban casual dining + bar alcohol mix, though less sports-centric than The Hub.
• Dave & Buster's: Large-format entertainment venue combining sports-bar dining with arcade gaming. Comparable entertainment-led dining and bar business, though materially larger and adds a gaming component.
• Yard House: Upscale casual sports bar known for an extensive draft beer list (often 100+ taps) and American menu. Directly comparable beverage-led model and premium neighborhood-bar positioning.
• BJ's Restaurant Brewhouse: Casual-dining chain with in-house brewery, large beer program, and TVs for sports. Overlaps with The Hub on craft beer selection and sports-friendly atmosphere, though broader menu focus.
• Applebee's Grill + Bar: Neighborhood casual-dining chain with bar prominence and sports viewing. Comparable suburban casual dining + bar experience at a national scale, with overlapping beer and American-fare menu.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thehubsportsbistro
• Instagraminstagram.com/thehubsportsbistro

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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