i9 SPORTS
i9 Sports franchises enable area developers to operate, market, and provide youth amateur sports programs including leagues, camps, tournaments, clinics, training, development, social activities, special events, products, and related services using the i9 Sports system and trademarks. The business model involves granting exclusive development rights in territories for franchisees to recruit sub-franchisees or directly manage programs. The target market is families with children seeking fun, developmental sports experiences in a community-based setting.
Franchise Costs
7.5% royalty + 2% national brand fund + $333/mo customer service center fee (min) + $15-30/mo telecom platform fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 135 Included Franchises (Franchise Units operated throughout the entire Reporting Period October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024 and reported materially complete financial information).
* All values are directly extracted from Chart 1: Franchisee Income Statement for Included Franchises on Page 5. 'Revenue (1)', 'Gross Profit (6)', and 'Operating Profit (13)' figures are taken from the 'Total' column. Revenue top quartile is 'Revenue (1)' for 'Top Half', and revenue bottom quartile is 'Revenue (1)' for 'Bottom Half'. Median gross revenue is from the 'Median Revenue' row under the 'Total' column in the lower table.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How i9 SPORTS Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 81% of Sports & Recreation franchises
- #2 largest franchise system in Sports & Recreation
- One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Sports & Recreation
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
i9 SPORTS Current | $60K – $70K | $25K | 7.5% | 264 |
| FREEDOM BOAT CLUB | $224K – $503K | $50K | 6.0% | 269 |
| 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 |
| SAFESPLASH SWIM SCHOOL | $945K – $1.3M | $55K | 6.0% | 90 |
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
+24 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for i9 SPORTS franchisees (2013 – 2024)
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.
Franchisee Contacts
192 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 i9 SPORTS franchise ranges from $59,900 to $69,900. This includes a franchise fee of $24,900. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.5% of gross sales.
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