About My Backyard Sports Franchise
My Backyard Sports is a home services franchise specializing in the design, construction, and installation of custom residential and commercial sport facilities.
Since franchising in 2020, the brand has offered homeowners and organizations the ability to build professional quality sports courts and playing surfaces right on their own property, including basketball courts, sport tile installations, and multi sport game courts.
The franchise fee is $54,900 for a single territory, with discounts for multi territory purchases at $35,100 for a second territory and $30,000 for each additional territory beyond that.
My Backyard Sports Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$104K
Average Investment
$143K
Maximum Investment
$181K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $54,900 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6.5% of weekly Gross Revenue of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Up to 3% of monthly Gross Revenue. The current Brand Fund Contribution is 2% of monthly Gross Revenue. Minimum of $3,000 per month for local marketing, subject to reasonable increases. Your share of actual cost of advertising for cooperatives. | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $104,392 – $180,685 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $104K–$181K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6.5% of weekly Gross Revenue) and marketing fee (Up to 3% of monthly Gross Revenue. The current Brand Fund Contribution is 2% of monthly Gross Revenue. Minimum of $3,000 per month for local marketing, subject to reasonable increases. Your share of actual cost of advertising for cooperatives.) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $54,900 | $54,900 |
| Training Expenses | $1,120 | $17,220 |
| Equipment | $10,330 | $16,945 |
| Licenses and Permits | $2,100 | $4,850 |
| POS/Office Computer Systems | $5,050 | $8,400 |
| Professional Fees | $3,000 | $10,000 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $15,000 | $24,000 |
| Insurance | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Facility Occupancy (Rent Deposits) | $1,075 | $3,120 |
| Office Supplies and Equipment | $3,150 | $5,500 |
| Additional Funds/Working Capital | $7,667 | $30,750 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | The greater of (i) 50% of the then-current initial franchise fee, or (ii) $27,450. For transfers to (i) an existing owner in the System, the greater of (a) 25% of the then-current initial franchise fee or (b) $13,725, and (ii) an entity owned and controlled by the franchisee for convenience purposes, the transfer fee is waived. |
| Renewal Fee | The greater of 33% of the then-current initial franchise fee or (ii) $18,200. |
| Technology Fee | Currently, there is no fee for this service. We reserve the right to establish a Technology Fee in the future. |
| Audit Fee | Costs of examination plus related expenses. |
| Late Charge | $75 |
| Interest Charge | 1.5% per month from due date, or maximum allowed by law |
| Insufficient Funds Fee | $50 per violation. |
| Relocation Fee | Our costs and expenses incurred in approving your relocation. |
| Testing or Supplier Approval Fee | Our costs and expenses of inspection and testing of a proposed item or vendor. |
| Interim Management Fee | Our then-current per diem rate for on-site management, plus expenses. Our current rate is 20% of Gross Revenue, plus travel and other expenses. |
| Additional Training (for subsequently hired personnel) | $500 per person per week. |
| Remedial Training Fee | Our then-current trainer per diem rate plus expenses. Our current per diem rate is $800 per day, plus travel and other expenses. |
| Membership Fees | $500 to $1000 Annually |
| Confidential Operating Manual Replacement Fee | $500, or our then-current fee |
| Audit and Quality Review Services | Varies |
| Indemnification | Amount of loss or damages plus costs. |
| Reimbursement of Costs and Expenses for Non-compliance | Actual costs and expenses |
| Insurance Reimbursement | Amount paid by us for your insurance obligations, plus a ten percent (10%) administrative fee and other actual expenses |
| Taxes | Amount of taxes |
| Reimbursement of Legal Fees and Expenses | Our costs and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, incurred for your failure to pay amounts when due or failure to comply in any way with the Franchise Agreement. |
| Post-Termination or Post-Expiration Expenses | Costs and expenses. |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 50 total hours |
| Classroom Training | 16 |
| On-the-Job Training | 34 |
| Training Location | Northern New Jersey area |
| Additional Training | We may offer mandatory and/or optional additional training programs from time to time. If we require it, you must participate in additional training, including attendance at a national business meeting or annual convention, for up to five (5) days per year, at a location we designate. We reserve the right to impose a reasonable fee for all additional training programs, including the national business meeting or annual convention. Currently, we do not charge any tuition to attend additional training programs. You are responsible for any and all incidental expenses incurred by you and your personnel in connection with additional training or attendance at Franchisor’s national business meeting or annual convention, including, without limitation, costs of travel, lodging, meals and wages. If you fail to attend any mandatory training program, you are required to obtain the training at a location we designate, at your sole cost, which includes tuition at the then-current rate, currently $500 per person, per week, plus all of your travel costs and our trainer’s travel costs. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | A minimum population within a geographic radius defined by Zip Codes or other readily ascertainable geographic boundaries. |
| Description | Your Territory is located in all or a portion of a listed town, city, or county, and is identified by a group of contiguous zip codes. The Territory is determined on an individual basis taking into account demographics, minimum numbers of households, geographic terrain and market potential and other factors that we deem pertinent. Your Territory will be defined and attached to your Franchise Agreement as Attachment 3. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | ten (10) years |
| Renewal Term | two (2) additional terms of five (5) years each |
| Renewal Fee | The greater of (i) 33% of the then-current initial franchise fee or (ii) $18,200 |
| Renewal Conditions | Be in full compliance, have no more than three (3) events of default during current term, provide written notice to us at least ten months before the end of the term, execute a new franchise agreement, pay us a Successor Agreement fee equal to the greater of (i) 33% of the then-current initial franchise fee or (ii) $18,200, repair, upgrade or replace the equipment and other Franchised Business assets to meet then-current specifications, execute a general release, comply with then-current qualifications and training requirements, including completion of additional training. You may be asked to sign a new Franchise Agreement with materially different terms and conditions than your original Franchise Agreement. |
| Transfer Fee | The greater of (i) 50% of the then-current initial franchise fee or (ii) $27,450; except for transfers to (i) an existing My Backyard Sports franchisee, the transfer fee is equal to the greater of (a) 25% of the then-current initial franchise fee or (b) $13,725, or (ii) an entity owned and controlled by the franchisee for convenience purposes, no charge. |
| Transfer Conditions | Our decision not to exercise our right of first refusal; transferee meets our then-current standards for qualifying franchisees; transferee signs our then-current form of Franchise Agreement, which may have materially different terms from your Franchise Agreement; transferee successfully completes our Initial Management Training Program; you have paid us and third-party creditors all amounts owed; you and the transferee sign a General Release in the form of Attachment 5 to the Franchise Agreement; you shall subordinate any claims you have against the transferee to us; you will indemnify us for a period of 3 years following the transfer; our approval of the material terms and conditions of the transfer; and payment of a transfer fee equal to the greater of (i) 50% of the then-current initial franchise fee or (ii) $27,450; except for transfers to (i) an existing My Backyard Sports franchisee, the transfer fee is equal to the greater of (a) 25% of the then-current initial franchise fee or (b) $13,725, or (ii) an entity controlled or owned by the franchisee for convenience purposes, no charge. |
| Termination for Cause | The Franchise Agreement will terminate automatically, without notice for the following defaults: insolvency; bankruptcy; written admission of inability to pay debts; receivership; levy; composition with creditors; unsatisfied final judgment for more than 30 days; or foreclosure proceeding that is not dismissed within 30 days. We may terminate the Franchise Agreement upon notice to you if you: do not obtain required licenses and permits and/or open the Franchised Business within required time frames; falsify any report to us; fail to operate for a period of five (5) consecutive days or more; fail to comply with applicable laws; understate Gross Revenue two (2) or more times; fail to comply with insurance and indemnification requirements; attempt a transfer in violation of the Franchise Agreement; fail, or your legal representative fails, to transfer as required upon your death or permanent disability; misrepresent or omit a material fact in applying for the Franchise; are convicted or plead no contest to a felony or crime that could damage the goodwill or reputation of the Marks or the System; receive an adverse judgment in any proceeding involving allegations of fraud, racketeering or improper trade practices or similar claim that could damage the goodwill or reputation of the Marks or the System; conceal revenues or maintain false books; create a threat or danger to public health or safety; refuse an inspection or audit by us; use the Marks, copyrighted material or Confidential Information in an unauthorized manner; make an unauthorized disclosure of Confidential Information; fail to comply with non-competition covenants; default in the performance of your obligations three (3) or more times during the term or receive two (2) or more default notices in any 12-month period; default under any other agreement with us or our affiliate; have insufficient funds to honor a check or EFT two (2) or more times within any twelve (12)-month period; or terminate the Franchise Agreement without cause. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of this Agreement and for 24 months after the termination of the Franchise Agreement |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term of the franchise: You may not: divert, or attempt to divert, customers or referral sources of any My Backyard Sports outlet (including yours) to any competitor, participate in any capacity, including, but not limited to as an owner, investor, officer, director, employee or agent, in any competing business; do any act that could damage the goodwill of the Marks or System, or disrupt or jeopardize our business or that of our franchisees. After termination/expiration: For 24 months after the termination of the Franchise Agreement, you may not: divert, or attempt to divert, customers or referral sources of any My Backyard Sports business (including yours) to any competitor, participate in any capacity, including, but not limited to as an owner, investor, officer, director, employee or agent, in any competing business within 50 miles of your former My Backyard Sports Territory or any other My Backyard Sports territory , do any act that could damage the goodwill of the Marks or System, or disrupt or jeopardize our business or that of our franchisees. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The Franchise Agreement requires that you personally supervise your My Backyard Sports outlet. You may appoint a General Manager to oversee the day to day operations of your My Backyard Sports outlet, but you must remain active in overseeing the Franchised Business. Your general manager can either be you or someone appointed by you who is acceptable to us. Your general manager must successfully complete our Initial Management Training Program and all other training courses we require. Your general manager must devote full time to the job and cannot have an interest or business relationship with any competitors. If the franchisee is a business entity, your general manager is not required to have an equity interest in the franchisee entity. |
| Required Suppliers | We have identified various suppliers, distributors and manufacturers of certain equipment, inventory, and services that your Franchised Business must use or provide which meets our standards and requirements. You must purchase all items outlined in the Operations Manual, and any equipment bearing the Marks in accordance with our specifications. You also purchase website design services and search engine optimization (SEO) services from our designated suppliers and contractors. We maintain written lists of approved items of equipment, inventory and supplies (by brand name and/or by standards and specifications) and a list of designated suppliers and contractors for those items in the Operations Manual. |
| Supply Restrictions | You must purchase or lease an approved vehicle which meets our standards and specifications. Your vehicle must comply with any minimum requirements listed in our Operations Manual. You must purchase or lease a vehicle we approve from a vendor that meets our standards. You may purchase or lease either a new or used vehicle, so long as your vehicle meets our standards. Your vehicle must be wrapped in our standard graphics according to our specifications. You must regularly maintain and clean the vehicle according to our specifications. Your vehicle must be operated by a duly licensed operator who must comply with all traffic laws. Your vehicle and any driver must, at all times, be properly registered and insured according to our requirements. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, neither we nor our affiliates received any revenue from vendors on account of required purchases by franchisees. We currently do not receive any revenue, rebates, discounts or other material consideration from any suppliers based on your required purchases of products, supplies or equipment; however, we may do so in the future, and any rebates or discounts we receive may be kept by us in our sole discretion. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee any note, lease, or obligation on your behalf. |
My Backyard Sports Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$2.5M
Median Revenue
$2.5M
Revenue Range
$2.5M – $2.5M
Sample Size
1 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
My Backyard Sports Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordMy Backyard Sports has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
My Backyard Sports System Growth
Total Units
2
Franchised
1
Company-Owned
1
My Backyard Sports currently operates 1 franchised locations and 1 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 16 states: CA, CT, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$6K
Net Income
$-212,718
Total Assets
$121K
Audited by Reese CPA LLC for year ending December 31.
My Backyard Sports Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a My Backyard Sports franchise ranges from $104,392 to $180,685, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $54,900. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
My Backyard Sports charges a royalty fee of 6.5% of weekly Gross Revenue of gross sales, plus a Up to 3% of monthly Gross Revenue. The current Brand Fund Contribution is 2% of monthly Gross Revenue. Minimum of $3,000 per month for local marketing, subject to reasonable increases. Your share of actual cost of advertising for cooperatives. contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the My Backyard Sports Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from My Backyard Sports to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, My Backyard Sports franchise owners report average revenue of $2.5M and median revenue of $2.5M. This is based on a sample of 1 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
My Backyard Sports has been franchising since 2020. The FDD shows an investment range of $104,392-$180,685, a 6.5% of weekly Gross Revenue royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $54,900 and the total investment ranges from $104,392 to $180,685 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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