FINANCIAL
- How do I make money?
Our business is very simple. The primary source of revenue for franchise owners is generated from registration fees paid by participants to play in our leagues, camps, clinics, and after-school programs. In addition to registrations fees, franchise owners generate supplemental revenue from: local sponsor advertisements, concessions, merchandise (including e-commerce), and partnership fees. There is a tremendous amount of potential - the youth sports market is a huge multi-billion dollar per year industry encompassing 42 million participants annually.
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- What is the opportunity for growth?
One of the best things about an i9 Sports franchise is that it's designed for ongoing, incremental growth. Using our proven methods, you'll establish multiple leagues, camps, clinics, and after-school programs year-round offering eight of the most popular youth sports giving you exclusivity to grow your business long-term.
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- Will I get a protected territory for my business?
Absolutely! Each franchisee is awarded an exclusive, protected territory ensuring that no other i9 Sports franchise will be placed in that area.
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GENERAL
- How do I know if my desired territory is available?
Please CLICK HERE to begin the i9 Sports E-Tour. Upon completion of a short questionnaire a member of our Franchise Development team will follow up with you on the availability of your desired area.
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- What are the skills required to operate an i9 Sports franchise?
i9 Sports is looking for candidates that possess:
- Excellent communication skills
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Strong work ethic and a desire to succeed
- Organization
- Ability to follow a system
- Clean background check and a good credit score (minimum of 640)
Most of all, we are looking for candidates that understand operating an i9 Sports franchise is about business with the highest regard to providing customer satisfaction.
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- There are already other sports leagues in my area. Is there room for another? How can I compete?
We offer an alternative in the communities we serve by putting the focus on fun and equal opportunity for kids along with convenience and a high level of organization for adults. In other words, we do what traditional leagues do not: treat the parents and the kids like customers! In the 275 communities we play in today we have found our philosophy and focus to providing a great experience resonates with many parents and allows our franchisees to provide highly successful leagues by offering an alternative to the current youth sports environment.
We encourage you to take a deeper look at the i9 Sports franchise opportunity to learn much more!
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MARKETING, TRAINING, & SUPPORT
- How will I promote my leagues? I don't have experience in sports marketing.
Relax. We have mastered "The Marketing Game Plan" designed to provide you the step-by-step marketing guidance you need to successfully promote your franchise. Using this game plan and our customized marketing materials you'll quickly generate awareness and excitement throughout your territory.
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- What type of training and on-going support does i9 Sports provide?
All new franchise owners attend a multi-phase training including i9 Sports University, a comprehensive 5-day classroom training held at our Franchise Training Center in Tampa, FL. Upon graduation, you are assigned a personal Franchise Business Coach who will assist you in every aspect of running your business from your Grand Opening through the on-going expansion of your business. Support includes: scheduled one-on-one calls, webinars, e-newsletters, monthly network-wide conference calls, and continued education at our regional and national conventions.
In addition, our Customer Service Center will handle all of your incoming customer calls while our marketing and technology team will provide you with the knowledge and tools necessary to grow your business.
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- What kind of technology will I have to automate my business?
The technology provided to i9 Sports franchise owners gives us an edge so great it's like having an extra employee or two! You'll receive a custom website; a license to our proprietary software, Franchise Manager, to assist you in managing your business operations; and the Franchise Portal for your one-stop spot for ordering supplies, access to guides, and franchisee discussion boards.
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NEXT STEP
- What's the next step?
CLICK HERE to begin the i9 Sports E-Tour. If you need immediate assistance, please feel free to call us Toll Free 1-800-975-2937 (Monday - Friday / 8:30AM to 5:30PM EST).
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