I9 Sports
Youth sports leagues, camps & clinicsBackground
Founded: 2002 Franchising since: 2003
I9 Sports was founded by Frank V. Fiume, Jr., in 2002 and began franchising in 2003. Franchisees operate local youth sports leagues, tournaments, camps, clinics and special events. Sports include flag football, basketball, soccer, cheer, lacrosse and baseball/softball.
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 22 employee(s); 22 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
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Up to 350,000 population
I9 Sports was founded by Frank V. Fiume, Jr., in 2002 and began franchising in 2003. Franchisees operate local youth sports leagues, tournaments, camps, clinics and special events. Sports include flag football, basketball, soccer, cheer, lacrosse and baseball/softball.
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1723 S. Kings Ave. Brandon, Florida 33511 |
Phone: (800)975-2937 |
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 22 employee(s); 22 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Canadian Franchises | Foreign Franchises | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Up to 350,000 population
Costs and Fees
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Total investment: $45.9K-86.9K Franchise fee: $29.9K/39.9K |
Ongoing royalty fee: 7.5% Term of agreement: 7 years, renewable |
Type of Financing Available
| In-House | Third Party | |
| Franchise Fee | Yes | Yes |
| Startup Costs | Yes | Yes |
| Equipment | Yes | Yes |
| Inventory | No | Yes |
| Accounts Receivable | No | Yes |
| Payroll | No | Yes |
Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $100K+
Cash liquidity requirement: $50K-60K
Business Experience:
- General business experience
- Marketing skills
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)
Training and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
Other marketing support
- Available at headquarters: 1 week
- At franchisee's location: 2 days
- Optional refresher training available
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
Rankings
Franchise 500® rank:
#241 (2009); #256 (2008);
Low-Cost Franchises:
#48 (2009); #56 (2008);
Top New Ranking:
#15 (2008);
Top Home Based Franchises:
#60 (2009); #66 (2008);
#241 (2009); #256 (2008);
Low-Cost Franchises:
#48 (2009); #56 (2008);
Top New Ranking:
#15 (2008);
Top Home Based Franchises:
#60 (2009); #66 (2008);