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Fundraising University

Fundraising
Investment
$79,550
Initial Franchise Fee
$60,000
Units
72
Growth Rate
+35.8%

Overview

Industry
Children's Businesses
Founded
2009
Franchising Since
2020
Parent Company
Leadership
Mike Bahun, CEO
# of Employees at HQ
60

Units and Growth Chart

About Fundraising University

Helping fund the dreams of school sports teams across the United States, Fundraising University employs a playbook of efficient strategies proven to raise the money needed to keep sports programs alive and student-athletes active. Comprised of former athletes and coaches, the team at Fundraising University has been helping equip students, reach out of town tournaments, and more for over ten years.

With more than $150 million raised for school sports teams throughout the U.S., Fundraising University has made it their mission to raise the most money in the least amount of time without adding to the already heavy workload of teachers and student-athletes. Fundraising University believes its proven methods not only bring teams closer together, but enrich communities with positive, lasting change.

Why You May Want To Start a Fundraising University Franchise

Anyone with a drive to help develop America’s next top athletes or who wants to ensure every student gets the opportunity to play may make an ideal Fundraising University franchisee. Although no specific prior experience is required, a business and/or sports background would prove beneficial. 

Most of all, Fundraising University franchisees should be people whose leadership abilities will prove crucial in helping coaches and students plan and execute fundraisers year after year. Relatively fast startup and low overhead costs also may help make Fundraising University appeal to budding entrepreneurs.

Fundraising University has been ranked in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 based on an evaluation of more than 150 data points in the areas of costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability.

What Might Make a Fundraising University Franchise a Good Choice?

A Fundraising University franchise employs an expert team of former athletes and coaches including basketball, football, baseball, softball, volleyball, cheer/dance, and more. Fundraising University’s experts work directly alongside coaches and students and remain at their side every step of the way. In fact, not only does Fundraising University aid school sports teams to set and achieve their funding goals, but establishes strategies to bring even greater growth in subsequent seasons.

To be part of the Fundraising University team, you should make sure you’re financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include advertising, royalty, and potential renewal fees. Franchisees will also need to meet the company’s set net worth and liquid capital requirements. 

How To Open a Fundraising University Franchise

Before making any financial commitment or signing an agreement, you must perform your due diligence and establish if this is the right opportunity for you. As part of your due diligence, you may want to speak to existing franchisees and ask the Fundraising University franchising team questions. 

If a Fundraising University franchise is awarded to you, franchisees enter an intensive multi-week training course before returning to their communities where they’ll be able to remotely access ongoing training materials and the vast resources of Fundraising University’s corporate team.

Investment Details

Initial Franchise Fee
$60,000
Initial Investment
$79,550 - $84,027
Net Worth Requirement
$200,000
Cash Requirement
$100,000
Royalty Fee
8%
Ad Royalty Fee
$750/mo.
Technology Fee
included
Term of Agreement
10 years
Is Franchise Term Renewable?
Yes
Financing
Third Party
Veterans Incentive
$5,000 off franchise fee

Available Territories

Franchising opportunities available in the following regions

United States

States

Alabama Arizona California Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Massachusetts Maryland Maine Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Montana North Carolina North Dakota New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico Nevada New York Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia Vermont Wisconsin West Virginia

Training & Support Programs

Comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed

Training

On the Job Training
22 hours
Classroom Training
105 hours

Ongoing Support

Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform

Marketing Support

Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App

Operations & Requirements

Key operational details and requirements for running this franchise

Is absentee ownership allowed?
Yes
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
Yes
Can this franchise be run part time?
No
# of employees required to run
0-1
Are exclusive territories available?
Yes

Ranking History

Fundraising University performance in the Franchise rankings over recent years

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Updated: December 12th, 2022