Business Description

OUTDOOR CONNECTION franchise owners market fishing and hunting travel. Over 200 lodges, guides and charter services have been pre-inspected to ensure quality. These destinations pay OUTDOOR CONNECTION 15-20% of their package rates for all bookings made. An excellent support system is in place for franchise owners to tap into.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1988

Franchising Since:  1990

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	78	97.5%
Company-Owned Units:	3	3.8%
Total Operating Units:	80	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 80 100% In 33 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 80 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Florida	5
2. Minnesota	5
3. Wisconsin	8

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$NA
Cash Investment:	$10K
Total Investment:	$10-15.5K
Average Total Investment:	$13K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$10K
Average Franchise Fee:	$10K
On-Going Royalty:	4%
Average Royalty:	4%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 500

Preferred Sites: Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	2
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	2
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	4
Site Selection Assistance?	No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Not Applicable
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable
Training:
1. Burlington, KS	2 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 20 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada, except Quebec Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Outdoor Connection.