How many i9 SPORTS franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, i9 SPORTS has 294 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2003.

Can you get an SBA loan for a i9 SPORTS franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for i9 SPORTS franchises. Historical data shows 22 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for i9 SPORTS franchisees, with an average loan amount of $187,659. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is i9 SPORTS a good franchise to buy?

i9 SPORTS shows several positive indicators: established brand with 294+ locations, low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

i9 SPORTS

FDD Year:

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.

294

Locations

$60K–$70K

Investment

Since 2003

Franchising

Education & TrainingRiverview, FLYouth Enrichment Brands, LLCwww.i9sports.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$24,900

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$59,900 – $69,900

Low: $59,900High: $69,900

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

7.50%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$348 – $363

Item 6 of FDD

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

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

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
i9 SPORTS Current	$60K – $70K	$25K	7.5%	294
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 – $2.8M	$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.

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for i9 SPORTS franchisees (2013 – 2024)

Total Loans

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.

Franchisee Contacts

230 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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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

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

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.