Athletes HQ
Athletes HQ franchises operate baseball and softball training academies and retail pro shops under the 'Athletes HQ' trademark, providing training facilities, batting cages, travel club organizations, and sales of apparel, uniforms, and equipment. The business model uses a proprietary system sublicensed from affiliate Athletes HQ, Inc., with franchisees purchasing supplies through the affiliate. It targets youth baseball and softball players, their families, and enthusiasts seeking skill development and competitive sports opportunities.
Franchise Costs
$300/wk royalty (first 52 weeks) then $500/wk + $50/yr per Team Player; no ad fund or fixed monthly fees.
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data for 1 franchised facility that operated for a full 12 months in 2024.
* Gross revenue for the single franchised facility open for a full 12 months in 2024 was directly extracted.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Athletes HQ Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Athletes HQ Current | $179K – $330K | $25K | N/A | 2 |
| FREEDOM BOAT CLUB | $224K – $503K | $50K | 6.0% | 269 |
| i9 SPORTS | $60K – $70K | $25K | 7.5% | 264 |
| AQUA-TOTS SWIM SCHOOLS | $1.6M – $2.9M | $50K | 6.0% | 131 |
| X-GOLF | $1.1M – $1.7M | $40K | 7.0% | 122 |
| Cruisin' Tikis | $83K – $124K | $20K | 6.0% | 106 |
Sports & Recreation Average 26 franchises | $1.8M – $2.7M | $1.0M | 7.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 26 Sports & Recreation franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
Franchisee Contacts
3 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Athletes HQ franchise ranges from $178,650 to $330,200. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000.
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