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Area Scouts™ is a truly unique opportunity to step into the ever-growing sports industry — an industry valued at over $600 billion globally. We’re a one-of-a-kind, world-wide platform that emphasizes overall athlete health and development.
Our franchise model is designed for optimal functionality, delivering our innovative, state-of-the-art B.A.S.E. ™ Assessments, Innovative Sport Specific Performance Assessments, and an Area Scouts™ Athlete Development Program for various skill levels into the hands of our franchisees. These exclusive, proprietary platforms and tools give you a strong head start, no matter the market you’re in. Combined with our proven model, professional support system, fully automated CRM system, business development techniques, and on-point marketing strategies, Area Scouts™ gives you a business built for stability and profitability from the very start.+
After years of proven success, we are offering franchisees just like you a chance to own a business built for simplicity and maximum efficiency. We will give you the tools, the guidance, and the ongoing support to make your business a success. What are you waiting for? Area Scouts™ is your chance at a rewarding future.
Scientifically-based athletic performance modules are the foundation of all that we do — but it doesn’t stop there! Our franchise partners are handed the keys to a ready-to-go business complete with everything they need to help young athletes throughout their community. Why should you choose Area Scouts™?
STATE-OF-THE-ART ASSESSMENTS
Our top differentiators are our assessment programs. As a franchise partner, you gain exclusive use of the Area Scouts™ B.A.S.E. Assessment Review — Athlete Performance Assessment™, Athlete Neuro Assessment, Mindset Assessment, and the Nutrition Assessment. Combined, these are powerful tools, analyzing the status of each athlete with the help of field experts, including certified strength and conditioning coaches, physical therapy doctors, orthopedists, and a number of other industry professionals.
PLUG-AND-PLAY CRM
We’ve uncovered the best-of-the-best Client Relationship Management software. Completely customized, the Area Scouts™ CRM is fully automated including email campaigns for our new athletes. The best part? This powerful software is INCLUDED in your franchise package, saving your thousands of dollars a year!
FLEXIBLE MODELS
Set up your Area Scouts™ within a training facility, gym, or a stand alone location as a brick-and-mortar model OR opt for our remote model that can be operated from a home base office. Either way, the Area Scouts™ models allow for school system partnerships, local youth team partnerships, or even can be utilized for first responders.
RECURRING REVENUE AND PROFIT DRIVERS
Built atop the billion dollar sports industry, Area Scouts™ is a profitable model that can be launched fast within your exclusive territory. After the initial assessment programs have been conducted, our athletes are invited to subscribe to our curriculum software for a monthly fee. Our franchisees also earn commissions from all products and apparel sold through their unique e-commerce store URL, plus receive a 10% discount on all e-store items.
NETWORK STRENGTH
Area Scouts™ is on the path to national recognition. As a franchise partner, you’ll reap the benefits of our well-established vendor relationships. We’re backed by major industry names, such as Pocket Radar. Benefit from the comradery of other franchisees and your field consultants. Our team is your team! Additionally, our automated presentations are constantly seeking new employees to fill our franchise partners’ staffing needs.
Coaches, strength trainers, health and wellness enthusiasts, entrepreneur teams — we believe Area Scouts™ may be the perfect fit for you!
Here are some of the top qualities we seek in our franchisees:
Here at Area Scouts™, we’re team players! We’ll give you support when and where you need it, focusing on your success with each call, each visit, and each conversation.
START WITH TRAINING
A detailed, dual-phase training program sets you up with all the knowledge you need! Additionally, we provide quarterly ongoing education for our franchisees from our sports medicine experts and professional directors.
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Everything you need for your day-to-day to run smoothly is included in ongoing support. Support for customer service techniques, product ordering, suggested pricing guidelines, and admin procedures are all just a phone call or email away.
MARKETING SUPPORT
Getting the word out has never been easier. Beyond the partnership development strategies for consistent client flow, we give you social media management tools that include social media training, conduct LIVE YouTube broadcasts to announce each new franchisee, and customizable collateral designs!
BACKED BY EXPERTS
Area Scouts™ Founder Lance Baldwin possesses 35+ years of experience in business, client relations, technology, software design, and development. As a 15+ year multi-sport coach, most recently coaching youth sports the past 10 years, he understands your clients’ needs, how to reach your target athletes, and how to deliver an effective athletic-based model to any given market. All in all, we are a resource for our franchisees with over 500 years of expertise!
FRANCHISE FEE: $59,000 (includes two sports) Add additional sports for $10,000 per sport
ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT RANGE: $94,800 to $121,500 (includes franchise fee)
ROYALTY FEE: 8% of gross sales
Area Scouts™ wants you to be a part of our national expansion.
To get started, please fill out the franchise form or visit our website www.areascoutsfranchise.com
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