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Youth fitness programs

Investment

$413,300

Initial Franchise Fee

$60,000

Units

40

Growth Rate

+110.5%

Overview About Investment Territories Support Operations Ranking History

Overview

Industry Children's Businesses
Founded 2015
Franchising Since 2015
Parent Company Ninja Franchising Inc.
Leadership Richard Knight, CEO
# of Employees at HQ 12

Units and Growth Chart

About USA Ninja Challenge

The USA Ninja Challenge is an ever-evolving, exciting youth fitness experience aimed at children ages 4 to 17. USA Ninja Challenge looks to increase young people's well-being and set them up for a balanced life through the love of physical activity.

By using different obstacles to help them overcome their fears, students at USA Ninja Challenge learn the art of jumping, climbing, swinging, traversing, balancing, and floor skills at their own pace. Children move into the next activity after they complete a skill and are confident about the next challenge.

USA Ninja Challenge began franchising in 2015, the same year it was founded. There are now over 15 USA Ninja Challenge franchises located throughout the United States.

Why You May Want to Start a USA Ninja Challenge Franchise

The USA Ninja Challenge is unique in getting kids and teenagers out of the modern technology-based world and into physical activity. By targeting the 4-to-17-year-old market, franchisees may see a consistent turnover of ever-ambitious kids and parents, learning and achieving. 

What Might Make a USA Ninja Challenge Franchise a Good Choice?

Opening a USA Ninja Challenge franchise may have a more predictable outcome than investing in a completely new brand that may struggle to thrive in an already crowded and competitive industry. USA Ninja Challenge could also offer various revenue streams, including tuition, annual registration, camps, parties, events, and retail.

As you decide if opening a USA Ninja Challenge franchise is the right move for you, make sure that you take time to explore the opportunity. Research the brand and your chosen area to see if the USA Ninja Challenge franchise would do well in your desired community. While competition is healthy, too much may prevent any possible growth for you.

To be part of the USA Ninja Challenge team, you should make sure that you're financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include advertising fees and royalty fees. Franchisees will also need to meet the company's set net worth and liquid capital requirements. 

How To Open a USA Ninja Challenge Franchise

Before making any financial commitment or signing an agreement, you must perform your due diligence and establish if this is the right opportunity for you. As part of your due diligence, you may want to speak to existing franchisees and ask the USA Ninja Challenge franchising team questions. 

Once you are approved to open a USA Ninja Challenge franchise, the training begins. At USA Ninja Challenge, franchisees receive training and support in marketing, accounting, and legal requirements. Should franchisees need help in day-to-day operations, they can also receive aid from a USA Ninja Challenge franchise representative.

Investment Details

Initial Franchise Fee $60,000
Initial Investment $413,300 - $644,300
Net Worth Requirement $300,000
Cash Requirement $100,000
Royalty Fee 7.5%
Ad Royalty Fee 1.5%
Technology Fee 0
Term of Agreement 10 years
Is Franchise Term Renewable? Yes
Financing Third Party
Veterans Incentive $5,000 off franchise fee

Available Territories

Franchising opportunities available in the following regions

Training & Support Programs

Comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed

Training

On the Job Training 70 hours
Classroom Training 52 hours

Ongoing Support

Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform

Marketing Support

Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App

Operations & Requirements

Key operational details and requirements for running this franchise

Is absentee ownership allowed? No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? No
Can this franchise be run part time? Yes
# of employees required to run 0
Are exclusive territories available? Yes

Ranking History

USA Ninja Challenge performance in the Franchise rankings over recent years

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Updated: December 12th, 2022