Outdoor Connection

Founded: 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

Franchisor is a privately-held company with 5 employee(s); 4 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Growth

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2009	69	6	1	2
2008	84	8	1	3
2007	91	8	1	2
2006	81	4	0	3
2005	72	0	0	5

Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, United states, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Outside the U.S.: Canada, Eastern europe, Western europe

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Based on population

Total investment: $14.9K-18.7K Franchise fee: $14.9K

Ongoing royalty fee: $200/mo. Term of agreement: 5 years, renewable

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

Qualifications
Business Experience:

• Marketing skills

Operations

• Franchise can be run from home
• Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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

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