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Buy an i9 Sports Franchise

i9 Sports is the nation’s first and largest youth sports franchise, founded in 2002 and franchising since 2003, offering recreational leagues, camps, and clinics for kids ages 3-14 in flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, and more. Operating from home with no real estate needed, it emphasizes fun, safety, sportsmanship, and convenience via same-day practices/games. With over 200 locations, 2.5M+ registrations, and median gross sales of $412K, i9 Sports delivers multiple revenue streams from fees, merch, and events in a protected territory. Backed by proprietary tech for easy management, it’s ideal for sports enthusiasts seeking flexible, community-focused ownership in a booming youth sports market projected at $77B+.

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Why buy an i9 Sports Franchise?

Low $37K-$70K investment yields high ROI via proven model, tech tools, and repeat business in evergreen youth market. Be your boss, impact lives, scale multi-territory with minimal staff—perfect recession-proof passion play.

i9 Sports Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

      $24,900

    • Initial Investment

      $59,900 - $69,900

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      7.50%

  • Training & Support

    • 39 hours on the job training

    • 40.25 hours classroom training

    • Ongoing support

    • Marketing support

i9 Sports – Additional  Information

  1. Franchisee Support

    Comprehensive training includes classroom, on-field sessions, and ongoing coaching via web-based tech for operations, marketing, and staffing. Support covers site partnerships, grand openings, profitability guidance, national advertising, and financing options. Veterans get 10% off fees, enabling quick launches with low overhead.

  2. Accolades & Awards

    Ranked highly in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500; Franchise Business Review Top Franchise; recognized for safety innovations like "When In Doubt, Sit Out" concussion protocol. Praised for 2M+ kids served, rapid growth to 200+ units, and community impact awards. They were also recognized by Franchise Business Review as one of the Top 200 Franchises in 2026.

  3. Industry / Market

    Youth sports hit $77.6B globally by 2026, up 8% CAGR, fueled by parental demand for safe, inclusive programs post-pandemic. U.S. participation surged 15% in recreational leagues; i9's no-fundraiser, family-friendly model captures this recession-resistant trend.

  4. Ideal Owner

    Outgoing sports lovers with sales/customer skills excel—no coaching experience required. Flexible for parents/teachers; must prioritize kids' fun/safety, community building, and part-time management (10-20 hrs/wk seasonally).

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