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i9 Sports
Youth sports leagues
You want your own sports league, but you don't care if your best players still watch Saturday morning cartoons. i9 Sports franchisees operate amateur youth sports leagues, tournaments, camps, clinics, and after-school programs. The activities are available to boys and girls of all ages (typically 4 to 14) and skill levels for flag football, basketball, soccer, cheerleading, lacrosse, baseball/softball, golf, volleyball, and hockey. Since 2004, more than 100,000 kids have participated. To qualify for ownership, potential franchisees must meet criteria including sales/marketing and management experience. In return, they receive training and support, including management software and a customized 12-month strategic game plan for sports selection and pricing.
Why This Company Makes Our AllStar List
Children’s businesses continue to be a fast-growth industry, and i9 Sports held steady on our new AllStar list. The company’s franchise growth ranking and financial health ranking both rose slightly.
i9 Sports is a fairly low-cost opportunity (starting at $44,900), and can be run from home on a part-time basis if desired. The company offers in- house financing, is on the SBA’s Franchise Registry, and is a member of the IFA’s VetFran program.
International expansion is one of i9’s goals for the coming year. i9 was also named a Top 50 Franchise in Franchise Business Review’s 2009 Franchisee Satisfaction Awards for the second year in a row.
Last Year's AllStar Rank: 168
Full Disclosure Award
This company gets a nod for disclosing financial performance representations in Item 19 of its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). For an explanation of why this is important, read The Importance of Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
i9 Sports is a fairly low-cost opportunity (starting at $44,900), and can be run from home on a part-time basis if desired. The company offers in- house financing, is on the SBA’s Franchise Registry, and is a member of the IFA’s VetFran program.
International expansion is one of i9’s goals for the coming year. i9 was also named a Top 50 Franchise in Franchise Business Review’s 2009 Franchisee Satisfaction Awards for the second year in a row.
Last Year's AllStar Rank: 168
Full Disclosure Award
This company gets a nod for disclosing financial performance representations in Item 19 of its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). For an explanation of why this is important, read The Importance of Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
i9 Sports
1723 South Kings Avenue
Brandon, FL 33511
800-975-2937
Fast Facts
| Year established | 2002 |
| Franchising since | 2003 |
| Can be run from home? | Yes |
| Number of employees needed | 1 |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | No |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 10% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Non-U.S. Franchises | Company-Owned Locations |
| 2009 | 136 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | 109 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 96 | 0 | 0 |
Expanding in These Locations
United States, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Costs
| Total Investment | $44,900 - $82,400 |
| Franchise Fee | $24,900 - $47,400 |
| Royalty Fee | 7.5% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $100,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $50,000 |
Franchisee Qualifications
Great communication, organizational and computer skills
Passion for sports and children
Ability to build and maintain relationships
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | Yes |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | Yes |
i9 Sports
1723 South Kings Avenue
Brandon, FL 33511
800-975-2937
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