Outdoor Connection
At a Glance
Products & Services: Fishing, hunting & adventure travel
Number of Locations: 70
Total Investment: $7.55K - 12.25K
Founded: 1988
Began Franchising: 1990
Private Owned
About Outdoor Connection
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.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2010 | 61 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 | 69 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | 84 | 8 | 1 | 3 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the following states:
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, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming.
Franchisor is seeking new units in Canada, Eastern Europe, Western Europe.
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, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming.
Franchisor is seeking new units in Canada, Eastern Europe, Western Europe.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $7,550 - $12,250
Franchise Fee: $6,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $6,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
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 Ranking History
Franchise 500®: #480 (2008),