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Athletes HQ

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.

3locations
$179K–$346K
Since 2025
ServicesDeerfield, ILwww.AHQInc.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$25,000
Initial Investment
$179,450 – $345,700
Royalty Rate
N/A
Brand Fund
N/A

No ongoing royalty or brand fund fees are listed. There are also no fixed monthly fees listed.

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$459,451.5
Median Gross Revenue
$459,451.5

Data Based On: 1 affiliate-owned and 2 franchised AHQ facilities open for a full 12 months in 2025

* Calculated average gross revenue for the two franchised facilities: ($606,152 + $312,751) / 2 = $459,451.5. Median gross revenue is the same as average for two data points.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $459,452

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How Athletes HQ Compares

FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
Athletes HQ
Current
$179K – $346K$25KN/A3
i9 SPORTS$60K – $70K$25K7.5%294
FREEDOM BOAT CLUB$264K – $623K$50K6.0%288
AQUA-TOTS SWIM SCHOOLS$1.6M – $2.9M$50K6.0%131
X-GOLF$1.2M – $1.8M$40K7.0%129
The Back Nine$307K – $689K$50K8.0%120
Sports & Recreation Average
27 franchises
$1.8M – $2.8M$969K7.0%

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 27 Sports & Recreation franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth


Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States
1IL
2

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Franchisee Contacts

1 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

1 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0
No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
0
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
0
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
3

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a Athletes HQ franchise ranges from $179,450 to $345,700. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000.