Freedom Boat Club

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About

Founded

1989

Franchising Since

2000 (19 Years)

Corporate Address

897 Venice Ave.
Venice, FL 34285

CEO

John Giglio

Parent Company

Freedom Franchise Systems LLC

Ticker Symbol

Financial Requirements

Initial Investment ⓘ

$149,200 - $458,700

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

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:

12 hours

Classroom Training:

28 hours

Number of Employees Required to Run:

Freedom Boat Club is ranked #270 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 - $149,200 High - $458,700

Units

+18.3%+26 UNITS (1 Year) +86.7%+78 UNITS (3 Years)

Units (Locations)

Where Seeking Franchisees:

Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.

Franchise Financing

Using 401(K)/IRA Funds

Tax Penalty-Free
Debt Free
Expert Guidance

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