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FREEDOM BOAT CLUB
Freedom Boat Club franchises operate membership-only boat clubs that provide members access to a fleet of boats at local locations for reserved time periods, based on an entry fee and monthly dues, with members covering their own fuel costs. The business model emphasizes a proprietary system including reservation software, training, and operational standards, offering reciprocity across locations. They target the general public interested in recreational boating without the full costs and responsibilities of boat ownership, competing with boat rentals, fractional ownership, and other marina clubs.
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Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 0.5% ad fund + up to $1000/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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Key Insights
- #2 largest franchise system in Sports & Recreation
- One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Sports & Recreation
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FREEDOM BOAT CLUB Current | $264K – $623K | $50K | 6.0% | 288 |
| i9 SPORTS | $60K – $70K | $25K | 7.5% | 294 |
| AQUA-TOTS SWIM SCHOOLS | $1.6M – $2.9M | $50K | 6.0% | 131 |
| X-GOLF | $1.1M – $1.7M | $40K | 7.0% | 122 |
| The Back Nine | $307K – $689K | $50K | 8.0% | 120 |
| SAFESPLASH SWIM SCHOOL | $961K – $1.3M | $55K | 6.0% | 106 |
Sports & Recreation Average 26 franchises | $1.8M – $2.8M | $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 (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
+24 more states
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for FREEDOM BOAT CLUB franchisees (2014 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
26 SBA loans on record
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16 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Unlock contactsDue Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily termination disputes, breach of contract, and trademark/proprietary information disputes with former franchisees.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a FREEDOM BOAT CLUB franchise ranges from $263,500 to $622,500. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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