diff --git a/module_build_service/manage.py b/module_build_service/manage.py
index b0a074bc..f6f5898b 100755
--- a/module_build_service/manage.py
+++ b/module_build_service/manage.py
@@ -44,7 +44,8 @@ def upgradedb():
 
 def upgradedb_entrypoint():
     """Entrypoint for command mbs-upgradedb"""
-    upgradedb()
+    # Work around issue with FlaskGroup not being initiated
+    cli(["upgradedb"])
 
 
 @cli.command("cleardb")