Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes entered the restaurant business in 2025. Now the two Chiefs stars are facing a lawsuit over the name of their restaurant.

Less than a year ago, Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce founded their own steakhouse under the name “1587 Prime” — a combination of the two players’ jersey numbers.

Now they are being sued for that name. The shoe company “1587 Sneakers” has filed a lawsuit against the Kansas City Chiefs players and their business partner, the restaurant group “Noble 33,” accusing them of trademark infringement, according to court documents.

Mahomes and Kelce officially opened the steakhouse on September 17, 2025, at the Loews Hotel in downtown Kansas City. The restaurant seats 238 guests on two floors.

Mahomes himself stated in advance that he and Kelce were frequent visitors to Noble 33 restaurants in other cities, “which is why it made sense to bring something special to our own community in Kansas City.”

NFL: Lawsuit “difficult case” according to trademark lawyer

The lawsuit claims that “1587 Sneakers” began selling its shoes on April 13, 2023, and therefore has the first right to use the number and designation. However, the shoe company only registered the “1587” trademark last October, and the application is currently still being reviewed by the US Patent and Trademark Office.

Trademark lawyer Josh Gerben of Gerben IP, who does not represent either party, told ESPN: “I think this is a difficult case for the sneaker manufacturer. Trademarks can coexist in different industries. Are a restaurant and a shoe manufacturer too similar if the trademarks are essentially identical? Could consumers be confused into thinking the two companies are affiliated?”

The sneaker company also claimed trademark infringement in the apparel sector, as 1587 Prime sells merchandise bearing its name in addition to food. The sneakers were already so popular that they were featured last year on the TV show “Shark Tank,” one of the world’s most successful business reality TV shows, which inspired shows such as “Die Höhle der Löwen” in Germany. However, the company did not receive an offer from any of the investors.

The sneaker manufacturer is demanding that the restaurant chain stop using the name, as it is misleading. The company also wants the restaurant to stop selling products with this name and is seeking damages in an unspecified amount.

“From the outset, we have expressed our sincere belief that there is room for mutual respect and understanding,” emphasized Adam King, co-founder of 1587 Sneakers, in a written statement. “That belief has not changed, and we continue to hope to resolve this matter amicably.”