Outdoor Connection
Fishing & hunting tripsBackground
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.
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 5 employee(s); 4 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
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, 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
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.
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424 Neosho Burlington, Kansas 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, 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
Costs and Fees
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Total investment: $14.9K-18.7K Franchise fee: $14.9K |
Ongoing royalty fee: 4% 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 and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
- 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