In today’s “fulfillment economy,” professionals are jumping the corporate rails and seeking ways to cultivate richer, more meaningful careers. As opposed to traditional motivators such as gold watches and corner offices, the rewards of family, community and giving back have become the driving forces behind career decisions.
That’s why i9 Sports, the nation’s first and fastest-growing youth sports franchise, announced plans to award franchises in twenty target areas around the country by 2013. Devoted to putting the fun back in youth sports, i9 Sports has quickly become one of the leaders in this “fulfillment economy” and the perfect business ownership solution for entrepreneurs seeking a business with a purpose.
The twenty target areas identified for awarding an i9 Sports franchise include:
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Portland, Oregon
- Seattle, Washington
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Denver, Colorado
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Waco, Texas
- Kansas City, Missouri
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Boise, Idaho
- Wichita, Kansas
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Chicago, Illinois
- Trenton/Newark, New Jersey
- Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Charlotte, North Carolina
i9 Sports is an attractive opportunity for entrepreneurs not only because it provides local families with a more fulfilling sports experience, but because, as recent figures released by the International Franchise Association (IFA) suggest, franchising is on the rise in 2012:
- Almost 14,000 new franchise establishments are projected to exist by the end of this year.
- The franchising industry expects to employ more than 8 million people year’s end – an increase of 168,000 jobs.
- Franchise businesses are projected to generate $782 billion in economic output in 2012 – a 5% increase from last year.
