The Sports Bra to franchise: women’s sports bar plans expansion [Video]

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Sports Bra has announced plans to franchise and expand into other cities.

The now-iconic Portland destination made history in 2022 as the first women’s sports bar that only televises women’s sports. Jenny Nguyen, founder and CEO of The Sports Bra, said they plan to bring the bar’s concept across the country to continue their mission in supporting, empowering and promoting women in sports. 

“When I first opened The Sports Bra two years ago this month, I had no idea the impact it would have on so many so quickly,” Nguyen said. “Now I can see we’re just getting started.”

Investment from Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit and the husband of tennis legend Serena Williams, will help fund the expansion in partnership with Ohanian’s 776 Foundation. All returns will be invested back …