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i9 SPORTS is the world's first complete amateur sports franchise for the 42 million youth athletes nationwide. i9 SPORTS offers franchise opportunities for people to own and operate local amateur sports leagues, tournaments, camps, clinics, special events and child development programs for kids of all ages. i9 SPORTS provides a low-investment, low-overhead, fully-computerized business that you can run from home. Turn your love of amateur sports into a rewarding home-based business.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1995
Franchising Since: 2003
Operating Units: |
| Franchised Units: | 117 | | 100% | | |
| Company-Owned Units: | 0 | | 0% | | |
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| Total Operating Units: | 117 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
| U.S.: | 117 | | 100% | | In 26 States |
| Canada: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Canadian Provinces |
| International: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Foreign Countries |
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| Total: | 117 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
| States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
| Density | Units | | | | |
| 1. California | 9 | | 2. Florida | 16 | | 3. New York | 10 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Investment: |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $100K |
| Cash Investment: | $50K-60K |
| Total Investment: | $46K-87K |
| Average Total Investment: | $66K |
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Fees: |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $12.5-18.5K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $18K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 7.5% |
| Average Royalty: | 7% |
| Advertising Fee: | 1% |
Average Number of Employees: 0-1 Full-time, 0-1 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites: Home-based
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? No
Earnings Claims Provided? Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
Support and Training
| International Franchise Association: | Yes |
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No |
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Member |
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 10 |
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Not Applicable |
| Financial Assistance? | Yes, Indirect |
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Marketing Support: |
| Co-Op Advertising: | Yes |
| National Advertising: | Yes |
| Regional Advertising: | Yes |
| Local Advertising: | Yes |
| Marketing Materials: | None Specified |
| Additional Services: | None Specified |
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified |
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On-Going Support: |
| Central Data Processing: | Included in Fees |
| Central Purchasing: | Included in Fees |
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees |
| Field Training: | Included in Fees |
| Initial Store Opening: | Included in Fees |
| Inventory Control: | Included in Fees |
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees |
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees |
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees |
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Training: |
| 1. Tampa, FL | 5 Days | | 2. Territory Field Visit | 2 Days |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): |
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| Financial Net Worth: | 4 |
| General Business Experience: | 4 |
| Specific Industry Experience: | 4 |
| Formal Education: | 4 |
| Psychological Profile: | 4 |
| Personal Interview(s): | 4 |
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Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: |
| African-American: | 15 |
| Asian-American: | N/A |
| Hispanic: | N/A |
| Native American: | N/A |
| Other: | N/A |
| Specific Minority: | Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time. |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract: | 10 Year(s) |
| Term of Renewal Period: | 10 Year(s) |
| Passive Ownership: | Not Allowed |
| Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 1 Year(s) |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 50
| U.S.: | Yes, All United States |
| Canada: | Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas: | No |
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