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Contender eSports, 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 S3873)

12 deals since 2020 · typical deal $277K

12

Deals since 2020

$277K

Typical deal

3

Deals since FY2025

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Too few deals to score risk

Contender eSports has 12 SBA deals on record — real financing history, but too few to score a failure rate you should trust. Underwrite the location and the FDD.

What buyers pay for Contender eSports

Most Contender eSports deals financed between $75K and $350K. Above $350K, you're paying more than 75% of buyers did — make the seller earn it.

Monthly payment (10-yr)
$3,855
Down payment (10%)
$31K
Cash to close (all-in)
$41K

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

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Credit score

Available cash (you'll need ~$41K)

Experience

Recent financings

  • SMALL GAMING LLC in O Fallon, MO — $665K (2025) · American Momentum Bank
  • Contender eSports in Longmont, CO — $350K (2025) · Newtek Bank, National Association
  • SMALL GAMING LLC in O Fallon, MO — $75K (2025) · American Momentum Bank
  • GG FAM LLC in Lacey, WA — $354K (2024) · The Huntington National Bank
  • GG FAM LLC in Lacey, WA — $30K (2024) · The Huntington National Bank
  • Contender eSports in Morrow, OH — $270K (2023) · Newtek Small Business Finance, Inc.
  • HODGPODGE LEARNING INC in Easton, MD — $75K (2023) · Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
  • HODGPODGE LEARNING INC in Easton, MD — $25K (2023) · Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
  • DMB eSports LLC in Gilbert, AZ — $350K (2022) · Citizens Bank
  • Zenk eSports LLC in North Mankato, MN — $261K (2022) · Readycap Lending, LLC

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Who funds Contender eSports — and where

Every dot is a financed Contender eSports — 12 mapped.

Financed Contender eSports locations — list all 12 as text

Top lenders for this brand

  1. 1.Newtek Small Business Finance, Inc. (2)
  2. 2.American Momentum Bank(2)
  3. 3.The Huntington National Bank(2)
  4. 4.Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company(2)
  5. 5.Beacon Bank and Trust(1)

Most active states

  1. 1.Colorado (2 loans)
  2. 2.Missouri (2 loans)
  3. 3.Washington (2 loans)
  4. 4.Maryland (2 loans)
  5. 5.New York (1 loans)
  6. 6.Ohio (1 loans)
  7. 7.Arizona (1 loans)
  8. 8.Minnesota (1 loans)

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Common questions

How much does a Contender eSports cost to buy or open?

The typical deal for Contender eSports is $277K across 12 transactions since 2020. With the SBA's 10% minimum down payment, that points to roughly $30K of buyer cash on a typical deal.

How risky is Contender eSports?

Contender eSports has 12 SBA loans on record since 2020 — too few to score a reliable failure rate. Judge the unit economics and the franchisor's disclosure document, not a small sample.

Can I finance a Contender eSports with an SBA loan?

Yes — Contender eSports has been SBA-financed 3 times since FY2025, which means it clears the SBA Franchise Directory requirement regularly. Confirm current listing before signing an LOI.

Buying a Contender eSports franchise

Most Contender eSports buyers finance the purchase or build-out with an SBA 7(a) loan — up to 90% of the cost with roughly 10% down. The typical Contender eSports deal financed for $277K, which points to about $30K of buyer cash on a typical purchase. Contender eSports is listed in the SBA Franchise Directory (identifier S3873), so it's eligible to finance today — confirm current listing with your lender before the LOI. See the lenders that already fund Contender eSports — a bank that knows the brand approves faster — or pre-qualify for financing to see your likely loan size first.

AI summary

This profile summarizes public SBA financing activity for Contender eSports — lender activity, typical loan sizes, financing history, and risk and failure signals where available — via CapBench SBA Intelligence. CapBench is not a lender.

Source: CapBench SBA Intelligence, based on public SBA, lender, franchise, FDIC, and related records. CapBench is not a lender and does not guarantee financing.

Agent summary

This page summarizes public SBA 7(a) financing for Contender eSports — typical deal size, the lenders that fund the brand, geography, and failure-rate context — from CapBench SBA Intelligence. Contender eSports is confirmed in the SBA Franchise Directory here; CapBench is not a lender and does not sell franchises.

  • 12 SBA 7(a) deals since 2020
  • $277K typical deal
  • 3 deals since FY2025
  • Too few deals to score a reliable failure rate
  • SBA Franchise Directory: listed (identifier S3873)
  • Top lenders: Newtek Small Business Finance, Inc., American Momentum Bank, The Huntington National Bank

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Data freshness:
SBA records through 2026-05-31; FDIC through 2026-03-31; page updated 2026-06-17.
Sources:
Public SBA 7(a) loan records; FDIC institution data (BankFind); CapBench lender and franchise enrichment.
Canonical:
https://www.capbench.com/franchises/contender-esports
API:
https://www.capbench.com/api/public/franchises/contender-esports
Methodology:
Sources & methodology
  • Informational only — CapBench does not confirm this entity is for sale, eligible for SBA financing, or approved by any lender.
  • Figures come from public records and CapBench methodology; verify before relying on them.
  • Financing figures are historical SBA loan records, not a current offer or franchise availability. Confirm SBA Franchise Directory listing with your lender before an LOI.

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CapBench analysis of public lending records, FY2020–present. Charge-off rate measured on the FY2020–23 cohort. Not affiliated with Contender eSports.

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