INITIAL INVESTMENT AND STARTUP COSTS
i9 Sports® Has Been Named One of the Best Low-Cost Franchises in America. You Need a Lot of Passion to Succeed, But Not a Lot of Money.
One of the Top Franchises
Under $100K
Low-cost franchises are always in demand, and i9 Sports offers one of the best low-cost franchise opportunities you will find. Entrepreneur magazine has repeatedly named us one of the top franchises under 100K.
i9 Sports’ affordability is due to a combination of:
• Low startup costs
• Multiple revenue streams
• Recurring revenue
• Low overhead
• Protected territories
• The ability to scale up the business to generate significant revenue
Our Business Model is designed to be accessible for passionate entrepreneurs who want to create a life-changing business for their families and for the kids in their communities. An i9 Sports franchise owner’s initial investment and franchise startup costs will range from a low of $36,500 to a high of $69,900.
It is important to consider that these figures include the costs for the business but do not include funds that a franchise owner will need for living expenses while starting the business. If you decide to pursue the opportunity, we’ll discuss all of this in detail. If we invite you to join the franchise, we want to make sure you’re set up to win.
Two Franchise Agreement Options
We offer two different Franchise Agreements — one for 10 years and one for five years. With the 10-year Franchise Agreement, you pay the franchise fee upfront in a lump sum. The 5-year agreement allows you to pay the franchise fee in monthly installments and is designed to lower the initial franchise startup costs so more people can start the business, and so franchisees have more financial flexibility during the crucial start-up period of their business.
i9 Sports leagues grow best when the owner provides their full attention, so we discourage people from treating the business as a side gig that they can ramp up while holding another job. The five-year agreement is intended to help you hold onto capital that you can use for living expenses during the ramp-up phase.
i9 Sports Franchise Startup Cost Models
10-Year Agreement
| Type of Expenditure | Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment is to be Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | $24,900 – $24,900 | Lump Sum | Upon signing the 10-Year Agreement | Us |
| Territory Fee | $15,000 – $15,000 | Lump Sum | Upon Signing Area Developer Agreement | Us |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $6,000 – $8,000 | As Incurred | As Incurred | Suppliers and Third Parties |
| Insurance | $1,000 – $1,500 | As Agreed | As Incurred | Suppliers and Third Parties |
| Legal & Accounting Services | $800 – $1,500 | As Agreed | As Incurred | Third Parties |
| Furniture, Equipment, Inventory, and Supplies | $3,000 – $4,000 | As Incurred | As Incurred | Suppliers and Third Parties |
| Training Expenses | $1,200 – $2,000 | As Incurred | As Incurred | Third Parties |
| Additional Funds– 3 months | $8,000 – $13,000 | As Incurred | As Incurred | Suppliers, Third Parties, and Us |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT | $59,900 – $69,900 | |||
5-Year Agreement
| Type of Expenditure | Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment is to be Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | $1,500 – $1,500 | Lump Sum | $500 per month in connection with a 5-Year Agreement | Us |
| Territory Fee | $15,000 – $15,000 | Lump Sum | Upon Signing Area Developer Agreement | Us |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $6,000 – $8,000 | As Incurred | As Incurred | Suppliers and Third Parties |
| Insurance | $1,000 – $1,500 | As Agreed | As Incurred | Suppliers and Third Parties |
| Legal & Accounting Services | $800 – $1,500 | As Agreed | As Incurred | Third Parties |
| Furniture, Equipment, Inventory, and Supplies | $3,000 – $4,000 | As Incurred | As Incurred | Suppliers and Third Parties |
| Training Expenses | $1,200 – $2,000 | As Incurred | As Incurred | Third Parties |
| Additional Funds– 3 months | $8,000 – $13,000 | As Incurred | As Incurred | Suppliers, Third Parties, and Us |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT | $36,500 – $46,500 | |||
All item 7 notes can be viewed within our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)
An i9 Sports franchisee's
initial investment ranges
from $36,500 to $69,900.
Why is Our Initial Investment So Low?
There are three key reasons why the initial investment for an i9 Sports Franchise is so low, all related to streamlining and accelerating the financial approval process:
1. No real estate purchase is required
2. No major capital equipment or significant upfront inventory is required
3. We’re an established franchise system with a formula that works. We understand that if we keep our fees low, our franchise owners can invest in growth and thereby achieve their goals faster.
If you are looking for low-cost franchise opportunities that come with high emotional reward and the ability to create a better work-life balance, an i9 Sports franchise may be the perfect fit for you. Request a copy of our free Franchise Report, and we’ll follow up with more information soon.