Sports franchises allow you to stay active while living your dream of being your own boss. The same qualities that make great athletes such as passion, drive, and dedication translate perfectly to owning a business. Going with a tried and true sports franchise is your chance to hit it out of the park while helping others live a healthy and active lifestyle. So what are you waiting for? It's time to play ball!
See All Recreational FranchisesAmericans spent approximately 5.2 hours on sports & leisure activities every day in 2015
SOURCE: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Nearly 20% of Americans took part in sports, exercise or recreational activities every day in 2015
SOURCE: Bureau of Labor Statistics
In 2015, U.S. consumers purchased sporting goods with a total value of more than $64 billion
SOURCE: National Sporting Goods Association
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
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National Sporting Goods Association
There are as many recreation and sports-related franchises as there are sports. Whether you're into golf, football, baseball or something entirely different, there's a business opportunity that's right for you. From health and fitness clubs to kickboxing gyms to sports-themed retail businesses, Franchise Gator has a variety of opportunities to get you on your way to business ownership.
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Americans are passionate about sports, and starting a sports and recreation franchise can help you tap into a lucrative market. There's no shortage of people who are looking to be active, engaging in competitive sports, learn self-defense, or just challenge themselves. Where there's interest, there's opportunity.
An interest in sports and a powerful competitive drive often go hand in hand. If you’d like to be involved in sports while also testing your competitive will in the open market, a sports or recreation franchise may be ideal for you. Explore some of the most popular types of franchises for sale in this category!
College sports is a huge industry, as high school players from around the country want to find their way onto a college team to continue their careers. Even talented players sometimes have trouble catching the eye of a coach at the college level, so an athletic recruiting franchise can play an important role in getting those players a spot.
Golfers are incredibly passionate about their sport, and they tend to spend big money on things like clubs, lessons, golf travel, and more. This lucrative market has great potential, but it’s important to enter it from an authentic position. Golfers will immediately notice if someone is not one of them, so opening a golf franchise is best left to those who have some background and experience in the game. If that sounds like you, take a close look at this possibility.
Nearly every sport requires equipment. Even running, perhaps the most fundamental of all sports, still demands a comfortable and supportive pair of shoes for most people. With that in mind, the sporting goods market as a whole is huge, and operating a franchise that specializes in general clothing and equipment for athletic activities has serious potential.
Even for those who love sports, it can be hard to find a place to play. This is especially true for team sports, as they require plenty of coordination and planning to bring together a league. Whether for kids or adults, running a sports league or camp franchise is an opportunity not only to build a successful business, but also to create a place where others can engage in the games they love.
