Trouble for Travis Kelce's business ventures? A company he co-owns faces a massive $2 million class-action lawsuit

Lawsuit alleges Club Car Wash shortchanged employees by paying only a quarter of promised bonuses Travis Kelce's business portfolio is facing an unexpected legal headache after Club Car Wash, the company he co-owns, was hit with a proposed class-action lawsuit seeking more than $2 million. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end has backed the rapidly expanding car-wash business since 2021. However, the company's growth has now been overshadowed by allegations from a former employee who claims Club Car Wash failed to pay workers the full performance bonuses promised in their employment agreements. The lawsuit was filed May 27, 2026, in Bexar County District Court by Tristen Cole Reeves, a former Club Car Wash employee from Converse, Texas. Reeves alleges that he was entitled to a performance-based bonus of approximately $29,028 after meeting the requirements set out in his employment agreement. Instead, he says the company credited his account with just $7,257. That payment represented only 25% of the alleged bonus, leaving Reeves claiming that $21,771 remained unpaid. According to the San Antonio Express-News, Club Car Wash managers told employees during a Microsoft Teams meeting on April 28 that only 25% of their bonuses would be paid. The dispute reportedly escalated after Reeves attempted to access his employment agreement but couldn't retrieve it. His attorney subsequently sent the company a preservation letter requesting that relevant records be maintained. After further communication with Club Car Wash's vice president of operations, Reeves alleges that he was fired roughly two hours later over a policy violation that he characterizes as pretextual. What the lawsuit could mean for Kelce The legal dispute doesn't necessarily put Kelce himself in the crosshairs. He became an ownership partner in Club Car Wash in 2021, but there's no indication in the lawsuit that he was involved in the employment or bonus decisions at the center of the case. Club Car Wash announced Kelce's investment in February 2021, describing him as a new ownership partner. The company had already been pursuing an aggressive expansion strategy, and its connection to the NFL star brought additional attention to the brand. This isn't the first time Club Car Wash has faced allegations involving its treatment of employees. In 2024, the company agreed to a settlement of up to $600,000 in a federal lawsuit involving maintenance technicians who alleged they'd been improperly classified as exempt from overtime requirements. Club Car Wash denied liability in that case. Tthe biggest issue is whether Reeves' proposed class will be certified. If the court approves class treatment, the case could expand considerably and potentially expose Club Car Wash to a much larger financial obligation. Kelce's interests aren't limited to the car-wash company, of course, and his celebrity profile continues to generate headlines for other reasons. He recently confirmed that Wendy, the Samoyed he shares with Taylor Swift, is indeed the couple's dog. Kelce discussed the pup on the 'New Heights' podcast after Wendy appeared with him in a Tommy Hilfiger fashion campaign. While the lawsuit remains unresolved, its outcome could have implications for how Club Car Wash handles employee compensation.