| Though summer may be at an end, there's no rule that | | | | Franchisees make their money by selling ad space, |
| says that recreational fun has to come to a close | | | | which has already proven to be a better point of |
| along with it. Regardless of season, sports and | | | | advertising than any other available. |
| recreation are an undeniable part of life and a | | | | 6. Laser Nation |
| profitable business opportunity for wise business | | | | Laser tag has become a hit everywhere, and now |
| owners and investors. Whether you're ready to start a | | | | you can cash in on the trend as well, with a proven |
| fun indoor franchise business today or looking for the | | | | system that puts you at the helm of a fully functional |
| chance to start an outdoor sports franchise next | | | | entertainment facility. All the franchisee has to possess |
| spring, here are 10 great sports and recreation | | | | to take on this business for sale is a strong knack for |
| franchises that are ready for the right active | | | | customer service, sales knowhow, a strong sense of |
| entrepreneur. | | | | personal integrity, and a high-traffic location for an |
| 1. The Athlete's Foot | | | | outlet. Other than that, the franchisee takes care of |
| 36 years ago, this store was the first and only | | | | preparing you for anything and everything. |
| focused seller of athletic footwear. Today, it may not | | | | 7. Wheel Fun Rentals |
| be the only one, but with franchises in 40 nations and | | | | The #1 recreational rental chain in the nation, this |
| happy customers around the world, it's conceivably still | | | | franchise is known far and wide for bringing clients the |
| the best. Whether you're interested in starting a | | | | best in wheeled family fun. Different locations offer a |
| single-location retail franchise, starting a master | | | | wide variety of rentals, ranging from bicycles to |
| franchise, or taking on an entire area development, | | | | kayaks, depending on what the local terrain will allow. |
| The Athlete's Foot has a system designed to match | | | | Current franchisees cheer the business model |
| your level of interest in their exceptional business. | | | | because it's fun, simple to operate, and incredibly low |
| 2. Rhino Sports | | | | stress. |
| The perfect cross between sports and construction, | | | | 8. Monster Mini Golf |
| Rhino Sports franchisees are responsible for creating | | | | As the popularity of the family fun center continues to |
| some of the most durable, innovative, and noteworthy | | | | grow throughout the country, so does one of the |
| athletic courts in the industry. Not only are their designs | | | | newest chains in the industry, Monster Mini Golf. Set |
| able to withstand constant use and weather damage | | | | apart from the pack by an amazingly fun design that |
| impeccably, but the materials that they use greatly | | | | sports a "frighteningly fun" 18-hole miniature golf course, |
| reduce the amount of strain that is put on player's | | | | a "monstrous" gaming center, and "fearsomely" |
| joints. For this and so many other reasons, Rhino | | | | fabulous facilities, this business turns fun into an |
| Sports is one of the fastest-growing court brands | | | | exceptionally successful business. Training is provided |
| around. | | | | to all franchisees both at the central headquarters and |
| 3. i9 Sports | | | | on location at each new facility, marketing support is |
| Over 100 million Americans play organized sports, and | | | | always provided, and each location gets regular |
| many are kids, which means that anyone willing to | | | | checkups from the local representative. |
| teach children the rules of fun and good sportsmanship | | | | 9. Intelliturf |
| can make a good profit doing it. And that is exactly | | | | Professional sellers and installers of synthetic turf, |
| what i9 Sports franchisees do. This home based | | | | Intelliturf franchisees work from home and are in a |
| business provides franchisees with the tools and | | | | class by themselves. Despite the convenience that |
| knowledge to facilitate the development of 10 different | | | | comes with having a lawn or golf green that never |
| sports leagues, and Franchise Times Magazine and | | | | grows but looks and feels like real grass, there are not |
| Entrepreneur 500 have already recognized their | | | | yet a lot of companies that specialize in it. Franchisees |
| system as one to watch in the future. | | | | with the foresight to get in on this growing trend at the |
| 4. One2One Bodyscapes | | | | ground floor, however, are taught all there is not know |
| From L.A. to New York, people everywhere are into | | | | about the industry, and set well on their way to |
| the trend of slimming down and buffing up with the | | | | business success. |
| work-outs and personal care that only a | | | | 10. HobbyTown USA |
| knowledgeable trainer can provide. One2One | | | | With more 180 locations already established across |
| Bodyscapes is a 10-year-old company with 5 locations | | | | the US, HobbyTown USA is one of the top retail |
| operating in the greater Boston area that provide | | | | facilities in their industry. Selling a wide variety of toy, |
| clients with customized workouts in an exceptional | | | | entertainment, and hobby products, franchisees have |
| environment. Poised and ready to spread further | | | | the extreme privilege of working a fun, satisfying job |
| through the state and the nation, this is a great | | | | that allows them to make their own hours of operation |
| ground-floor opportunity. | | | | in a market that is rather recession-resistant. And, of |
| 5. Caddy Card | | | | course, financing, training, site-selection assistance, and |
| One of the most novel things to hit the golf course, the | | | | ongoing support are all included in this great package. |
| Caddy Card is a pocket-sized, 16-page publication that | | | | The list of sports and recreation franchises goes on |
| provides golfers with detailed graphics of the course | | | | and on, but they all share one thing in common: they |
| they're playing, space for record keeping, and tons of | | | | capitalize on fun. If you want to do the same, take a |
| advertising. It's free for players and free for the golf | | | | closer look at some of these great business |
| courses, but advertisers pay to be included. | | | | opportunities. |