
Cooperstown Connection - Franchise
Cooperstown Connection offers specialty sports items including a comprehensive line of licensed apparel, souvenirs, novelties, collectibles and unique retail products of your favorite teams. We are a proud seller of professionally authenticated autographed memorabilia of current and former athletic superstars. Selling only officially licensed and/or certified merchandise, we feature over 200 suppliers and have established relationships with the biggest vendors in the industry. Franchisees will be able to offer regional and local team merchandise unlike other local sports stores in their area.
Requirements
Financial requirements for this franchise:
Liquid Capital: | $70,000 What does Liquid Capital mean? |
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Net Worth: | $150,000 What does Net Worth mean? |
Total Investment: | $109,000 - $266,500 What does Total Investment mean? |
Options
Options available to franchisees:
Financing: | Via 3rd party |
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Training: | Available |
Veteran Discount: | 15% off first territory |
Franchisor Details
Facts about this franchise:
Total Units: | 3 |
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Home Office: | Cooperstown, NY |
Year Founded: | 2001 |
Franchising Since: | 2012 |
What Does a Cooperstown Connection Franchise Cost?
Interested parties should have at least $70,000 in liquid capital to invest and a minimum net worth of $150,000. Franchisees can expect to make a total investment of $109,000 - $266,500. They also offer financing via 3rd party as well as a discount for veterans (15% off first territory). *
Welcome to Cooperstown Connection
Cooperstown Connection offers specialty sports items including a comprehensive line of licensed apparel, souvenirs, novelties, collectibles and unique retail products of your favorite teams. We are a proud seller of professionally authenticated autographed memorabilia of current and former athletic superstars. Selling only officially licensed and/or certified merchandise, we feature over 200 suppliers and have established relationships with the biggest vendors in the industry. Franchisees will be able to offer regional and local team merchandise unlike other local sports stores in their area.
About Cooperstown Connection
Cooperstown Connection is headquartered in the birthplace of baseball, Cooperstown, NY. For the past 18 years Vincent Carfagno, the company’s founder has operated the business on Main Street, just down the road from the Baseball Hall of Fame! Over the years the operation has evolved from a 500 square foot baseball card store to the 5,000 square foot supercenter that it is today. Today we operate 3 locations in Central New York, including Destiny USA, one of the premier malls on the East Coast. Cooperstown Connection offers a full range of sports apparel and specialty products from key chains to one-of-a-kind pieces of sports history.
Through our “connection” with the game of baseball, we have developed relationships with legendary players who return annually for personal appearances at our stores. These special events help generate excitement and awareness throughout the year.
Franchise Opportunity
Are you tired of the daily grind in corporate America? Is it time to be your own boss and control your own destiny and financial future? Do you have a passion for sports? If so then take a moment to see what makes owning a Cooperstown Connection franchise one of the best opportunities on the market today.
Sports Apparel and Memorabilia is a 40 Billion Dollar industry that has grown 67% over the last 10 years.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for franchise owners who have a passion for professional or college sports, are outgoing, possess sales, marketing, and/or management experience, and who are results oriented. A person who can build relationships, lead a team and has the motivation to excel! You must have a minimum of $50K in liquid capital and be ready to make a full-time commitment.
Contact us today to learn more about franchising opportunities.

Awards
Cooperstown Connection has received the following awards and acknowledgements:
Rising Star retailer of the year award for 2012 at the Sports Licensing and tailgate show.
Availability
Cooperstown Connection is currently accepting inquiries from the following states:
Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, District Of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
Interested parties should have at least $70,000 in liquid capital to invest.
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