FIRST AND LARGEST YOUTH SPORTS
FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY
Capitalize on the multi-billion dollar youth sports industry
FIRST AND LARGEST YOUTH SPORTS
WHAT IS i9 SPORTS®?
i9 Sports is the nation’s largest youth sports franchise dedicated to making sure kids have fun and stay active. Since our first franchise was sold in 2003, i9 Sports has given entrepreneurs a time-tested way to combine their passion for youth sports with their desire for a new career path. As an i9 Sports owner, you get to make a difference in the lives of kids while also building a business for yourself and your family.
Owning an i9 Sports franchise has many advantages:
• Low-cost franchise that is affordable to start & to operate.
• Home-based business.
• Busy Saturdays with tremendous flexibility the rest of the week.
• Repeat customers & the ability to grow revenue without many fixed expenses.
• Repeat customers & the ability to grow revenue without many fixed expenses.
With more than 5 million player registrations spanning hundreds of communities from New York to Hawaii, our franchise owners offer youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics for boys and girls ages 3 to 14 in today’s most popular sports such as flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and lacrosse.
BUILD SOMETHING BIGGER THAN A BUSINESS
For many franchise owners, i9 Sports starts as a business opportunity. What keeps them going is the impact. Every season, you’ll see kids gain confidence, make new friends, learn teamwork, and discover a love for sports. You’ll build relationships with families in your community and create experiences that parents and players remember long after the season ends.
With a proven business model, protected territory, and a schedule designed to fit your lifestyle, i9 Sports gives you the opportunity to build a successful business while making a meaningful difference close to home.
FREE eBOOK: HOW DO I MAKE A LIVING IN YOUTH SPORTS?
i9 Sports owners make money primarily through registration fees paid by participants to play in our leagues, camps, clinics, and after-school programs. Our franchisees build market share and a loyal following by offering multiple sports at multiple locations, four seasons a year.
Download our Free Report to learn how our business model stands out from other youth sports leagues and for information on financial results and franchise support.
WHAT DOES IT COST TO START AN i9 SPORTS FRANCHISE?
Entrepreneur magazine has named i9 Sports one of top affordable franchises in America. Our 10-year franchise agreement has startup costs that range from $59,900 to $69,900, which makes us one of the rare franchise opportunities under 100K. We also offer a five-year franchise agreement that lowers the initial startup costs to a range of $36,500 to $46,500. The chart below lays out the other costs of starting your youth sports business.
| Type of Expenditure | Amount (Low) | Amount (High) |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | $1,500 | $24,900 |
| Territory Fee | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $6,000 | $8,000 |
| Insurance | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Legal & Accounting Services | $800 | $1,500 |
| Furniture, Equipment, Inventory, and Supplies | $3,000 | $4,000 |
| Training Expenses | $1,200 | $2,000 |
| Additional Funds – 3 Months | $8,000 | $13,000 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT | $35,000 | $69,900 |
