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i9 Sports

Based on 2025 FDD · 5 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
92
A
Low Risk
Composite score based on SBA default rate, unit growth, disclosure quality & investment efficiency.
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Total Investment Range$60K – $70K
MinMid: $65KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$25K
Royalty Rate
7.5%
Ad Fund Rate
2%
Total Burden
9.5%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
245
+19 vs prior yr
Net Unit Growth
↑ 8.7%
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
79.4%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
1.3 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
0.0%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
$412K
Item 19 disclosed
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i9 Sports vs. Fitness Average

Metrici9 SportsFitness Avg
SBA Default Rate0.0%▲3.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return79.4%▲18.1%
Total Investment$65K$420K

Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.

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Questions to Ask Before You Sign

5 data-driven questions every i9 Sports franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is i9 Sports's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does i9 Sports disclose Item 19 financial performance representations?Learn more →
  3. 3.What is the net unit growth trend over the past 3 years?Learn more →
  4. 4.What is the franchisee termination and transfer rate per Item 20?Learn more →
  5. 5.What do the FDD litigation disclosures (Item 3) reveal about franchisor legal history?Learn more →
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Data sourced from publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) submitted to state franchise regulators. SBA loan data from public SBA 7(a) records. Information reflects the most recent FDD filing in our database and may not reflect current terms. Always verify with the franchisor's current FDD before making any investment decision. Not legal or financial advice.