Outdoor Connection

Homebased travel agency specializing in hunting and fishing trips
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
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2006
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2004
U.S. Franchises
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81
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Canadian Franchises
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4
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Foreign Franchises
1
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Company
Owned
2
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5
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Where Seeking Franchisees
Nationwide

Outside the U.S.:

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Based on population

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-HouseThird Party
Franchise FeeYesNo
Startup CostsNoNo
EquipmentNoNo
InventoryNoNo
Accounts ReceivableNoNo
PayrollNoNo
Operations
  • Franchise can be run from home
  • 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit
  • Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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);

Last Updated: 8/2/2008 12:00:00 AM



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