Outdoor Connection
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Outdoor Connection system.
Outdoor Connection
424 Neosho
Burlington, KS 66839
800#: (888) 548-0636
Tel: (620) 364-5500
Fax: (620) 364-5563
E-mail: info@outdoor-connection.com
Web Site: www.outdoor-connection.com
Contact: Mr. Marc Glades, President
OUTDOOR CONNECTION franchise owners market fishing and hunting travel. Over 200 lodges, guides and charter services have been pre-inspected to ensure quality. These destinations pay OUTDOOR CONNECTION 15-20% of their package rates for all bookings made. An excellent support system is in place for franchise owners to tap into.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1988
First Franchise: 1990
Franchise Units: 78
Company-Owned Units: 3
Total Units: 81
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 33 States, 1 Province
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 8 in WI, 5 in MN, 5 in FL
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: 1 PT, 1 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 500 SF; HB
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $9.9K
Total Investment: $9.9-15.6K
Average Total Investment: $12K
Minimum Net Worth: $NA
Fees
>Franchise: $9.9K
>Average Franchise Fee: $9K
>Royalty: 4%
>Advertising: 1%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 5/5
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:No
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 4
On-Going Support: B,D,E,G,H (for an explanation click here)
Training: 2 Days at Burlington, KS.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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