Freedom Boat Club Franchise Information

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Promoted Opportunities

#398

Initial Investment

LOW: $144,200

HIGH: $178,700

Change in Units

+24.4% +22 UNITS (1 Year)

+60.0% +42 UNITS (3 Years)

Company Profile

Founded

1989

Franchising Since

2000 (17 Years)

Corporate Address

990 Laguna Dr. Venice, FL 34285

CEO

John Giglio

About Freedom Boat Club

Freedom Boat Club was started in Sarasota, Florida, in 1989, and began franchising in 2000. Club members pay a monthly fee for access to a fleet of boats including flats boats, fishing boats, deckboats, bowriders, pontoons and cruisers. Each club also offers free boat training and safety classes.

Financials

Financial Requirements

Initial Investment

$144,200 - $178,700

Ongoing Fees

Initial Franchise Fee

$38,000 - $38,000

Ongoing Royalty Fee

Ad Royalty Fee

to 1%

Financing Options

Freedom Boat Club has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following:  franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll

Veteran Incentives
  10% off franchise fee

Units (Locations)

Where Seeking Franchisees:
Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.

Operations & Franchisor Support

Training Onsite: 2 days

Training at headquarters: 4 days

Ongoing Support

Newsletter

Meetings

Toll-Free Line

Internet

Marketing Support

National Media

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Updated: September 22nd, 2016

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Change in Units

Company Profile

Founded

Franchising Since

Corporate Address

CEO

About Freedom Boat Club

Financials

Financial Requirements

Initial Investment

Ongoing Fees

Initial Franchise Fee

Ongoing Royalty Fee

Ad Royalty Fee

Financing Options

Units (Locations)

Operations & Franchisor Support

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