FRANCHISE OF THE WEEK

i9 Sports

Fast Facts

Background

• HQ: Riverview, FL
• Founded in 2002, franchising since 2003
• i9 Sports is a franchise that specializes in youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics.

Location Trends

Franchise Fees

• Royalty: 7.5%
• Brand Fund: 1%
• Franchise Fee: $24,900

Financial Overview

• The below table discloses information on 112 full-time Franchise Units which were operated throughout the entire 2022 calendar year; and averaged three or more Venues over four Seasons and offered four or more sports. 

The Wolf’s Take 🍟

Let’s talk i9 Sports, the nation’s first and largest youth sports franchise. 

Since 2003, they’ve built a massive community with over 5 million player registrations, offering leagues, camps, and clinics for kids ages 3 to 14 in sports like flag football, soccer, and basketball. It’s not just about the games—it’s about creating a positive, inclusive environment where kids learn teamwork and have fun.  

Financially, it’s a solid bet: a $24,900 franchise fee, 7.5% royalty, and 1% brand fund fee. Plus, it’s a home-based business with low overhead and flexible hours (busy Saturdays, chill weekdays). With 112 full-time franchise units averaging three or more venues and four or more sports, the scalability is real.  

If you’re looking for an affordable, flexible franchise in a high-demand market that’s as community-driven as it is rewarding, i9 Sports is a home run.

Resources

• i9 Sports Franchise Website
• i9 Sports Wins Franchise Times Zor Award as Top Brand to Buy

SMB TWEET OF THE WEEK

Support Small Biz – Hillary Bamulinde

I loved Hillary Bamulinde’s nod to small businesses this morning.

It’s honestly one of my favorite things to do when I’m in a new city or country—finding a local spot to support and invest my money into their communities.

Hopefully, services like Claim will continue to grow and incentivize even more people to support local franchises and businesses when they can.