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At a Glance
Products & Services: Youth sports leagues, camps & clinics
Number of Locations: 116
Total Investment: $44.9K - 72.9K
Founded: 2002
Began Franchising: 2003
About i9 Sports
Frank V. Fiume, Jr. founded i9 Sports in 2002 and began franchising in 2003. Franchisees operate local youth sports leagues, camps and clinics. Sports include flag football, basketball, soccer, cheer, lacrosse and baseball/softball.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 115 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $44,900 - $72,900
Franchise Fee: $19,900
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7.5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $19,900
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7.5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $100,000
Liquid Cash Available: $50,000 - $60,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (98% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 1 week. At secondary location, 2 days; optional refresher training available; webinars
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Administrative, billing & commission payment support; sales & PR guidance; visits
Franchise Ranking History
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