Outdoor Connection

Homebased travel agency specializing in hunting and fishing trips

Franchise Growth Cost & Fees Training & Support Rankings

Year began: 1988 Franchising since: 1990 In 1988 Bob Laddusaw created Outdoor Connection, a network of agents that books hunting and fishing trips. Working from their homes, Outdoor Connection franchisees work with individuals, businesses and groups to find their perfect sportsmen excursion.
424 Neosho Burlington, KS 66839 Phone: (620)364-5500 Fax: (620)364-5563	Franchisor is a privately-held company with 5 employee(s); 4 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Growth

Year

2007
2006
2005
2004

U.S. Franchises

91
81
72
79

Canadian Franchises

8
4
0
0

Foreign Franchises

1
0
0
0

Company
Owned

2
3
5
3

Costs & Fees

Total investment: $13.95K-18.7K
Franchise fee: $12.9K
Ongoing royalty fee: 4%
Term of agreement: 5 years, renewable
Renewal fee: $1K

Type of Financing Available
	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	Yes	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

TRAINING

Available at headquarters: 2 days
Annual convention: 2-3 days

ONGOING SUPPORT

Newsletter
Meetings
Internet
Field operations/evaluations
Purchasing cooperatives

MARKETING SUPPORT

Co-op advertising
National media

Rankings in Entrepreneur magazine 2004-2008

Franchise 500® rank:
#480 (2008); #443 (2007);