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i9 SPORTS

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.

294locations
$60K–$70K
Since 2003
Education & TrainingRiverview, FLYouth Enrichment Brands, LLCwww.i9sports.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$24,900
Initial Investment
$59,900 – $69,900
Royalty Rate
7.50%
Brand Fund
2.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees
$348 – $363

7.5% royalty + 2% national brand fund + $333-363/mo customer service center & telecom fees

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$514,066
Median Gross Revenue
$406,242
Top Quartile Revenue
$800,538
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$223,117
Average Net Profit
$129,290
Average Gross Profit
$364,546

Data Based On: 129 Franchise Units that had completed their Business Launch Date and remained active, provided Services to customers throughout the Reporting Period (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025), and reported materially complete financial information.

* All financial performance data is extracted from 'Chart 1: Franchisee Income Statement for Included Franchises during the Reporting Period (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025)' on page 5. - Average Gross Revenue is from the 'Revenue (1)' row, 'Total' column. - Median Gross Revenue is from the 'Revenue' table, 'Median' row, 'Total' column. - Revenue Top Quartile uses the 'Revenue (1)' row 'Top Half' average. This represents the average for the top 65 units (top half) as explicit quartile data is not provided. - Revenue Bottom Quartile uses the 'Revenue (1)' row 'Bottom Half' average. This represents the average for the bottom 64 units (bottom half) as explicit quartile data is not provided. - Average Gross Profit is from the 'Gross Profit (6)' row, 'Total' column. - Average Net Profit uses the 'Operating Profit (12)' row, 'Total' column. Note 12 on page 6 defines Operating Profit as Revenue minus COGS minus Total Operating Expense minus Royalty Fee, but excludes owner compensation, taxes, interest, depreciation, and other non-operating expenses. - Best guess profit low and high are set to the Average Operating Profit ($129,290) as this is the only explicit profit figure provided with detailed expense breakdown, and no profit ranges or additional expense details (e.g., for owner compensation, taxes) are available to estimate a broader range.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $514,066

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i9 SPORTS Franchise Analysis

Youth sports franchises like i9 Sports tap into a passionate market of parents seeking fun, skill-building activities for kids. With two decades of franchising under its belt, the system's Item 19 disclosures offer a clear window into revenue performance, and a trail of SBA loans suggests franchisees find financing within reach. Yet elevated transfers and franchisee lawsuits over territories raise questions: does this low-cost model deliver lasting stability, or is turnover the hidden cost of rapid community expansion?

Franchising since 2003, i9 Sports has grown to 294 locations as of the 2026 FDD, with 17 projected new units signaling steady expansion in the sports and recreation category. Terminations remain low at just 6, a healthy sign, but 21 system transfers point to potential churn among area developers who recruit sub-franchisees in exclusive territories. Litigation notes reveal franchisee claims of breach of contract and territory encroachment against the franchisor and affiliates, flagging risks in the multi-level model under Youth Enrichment Brands. Overall trajectory shows resilience, but investors should weigh if high transfers undermine long-term system health.

Entry is accessible at $59,900-$69,900 initial investment and $24,900 franchise fee, far below many peers. Ongoing fees include 7.5% royalty, 2% brand fund, plus $333-$363 monthly for customer service and telecom—adding up to notable ongoing costs on top of Item 6 estimates. Item 19 shines with average gross revenue of $514,066, median $406,242, and a flat estimated profit of $129,290 across disclosed units, implying 25% margins for top performers. Backed by 22 SBA loans averaging $187,659, financing is feasible, making this a data-backed play for education-focused operators eyeing community-based youth programs—but litigation and extra fees warrant scrutiny.

Analysis based on the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.

How i9 SPORTS Compares

Key Insights

  • Lower investment than 81% of Sports & Recreation franchises
  • #1 largest franchise system in Sports & Recreation
  • One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Sports & Recreation
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
i9 SPORTS
Current
$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$1.1M – $1.7M$40K7.0%122
The Back Nine$307K – $689K$50K8.0%120
SAFESPLASH SWIM SCHOOL$961K – $1.3M$55K6.0%106
Sports & Recreation Average
26 franchises
$1.8M – $2.8M$1.0M7.0%

* 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.

SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for i9 SPORTS franchisees (20132024)

Total Loans
22
Average Loan
$187,659
Total Volume
$4.1M
Default Rate
0.0%

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.

22 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

230 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

230 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases1

Breach of contract and territory encroachment disputes by franchisees against franchisor and affiliates.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
6
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
21
Sold to Franchisees
1
Projected New
17

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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.