Freedom Boat Club
Membership boat clubs
Freedom Boat Club
Membership boat clubs
About
Founded
1989
Franchising Since
2000 (18 Years)
Corporate Address
990 Laguna Dr.
Venice, FL 34285
CEO
John Giglio
Parent Company
Freedom Franchise Systems LLC
Financial Requirements
Initial Investment ⓘ
$144,200 - $193,700
Ongoing Fees
Initial Franchise Fee ⓘ
$38,000 - $38,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee
6%
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
Support Options
Ongoing Support
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings/Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security/Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Marketing Support
Ad Templates
National Media
Social media
SEO
Website development
Email marketing
Loyalty program/app
On-The-Job Training:
16 hours
Classroom Training:
30 hours
Number of Employees Required to Run:
2
Freedom Boat Club is ranked #309 in the Franchise 500!
Bio
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.
Cost
Initial Investment: Low - $144,200
High - $193,700
Units
+26.8%+30 UNITS (1 Year)
+79.7%+63 UNITS (3 Years)
Where Seeking Franchisees:
Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
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