About M14Hoops Franchise
M14Hoops is a youth basketball development academy franchise providing basketball instruction and life skills training for children of all ages.
The business can be operated from a home based administrative office, with programs delivered on site at schools, community centers, and commercial facilities within a designated territory, keeping overhead low while reaching a wide range of young athletes.
The franchise fee is $49,500, and M14Hoops has been franchising since 2021 under its parent company, M14 Enterprises, LLC.
M14Hoops Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$105K
Average Investment
$150K
Maximum Investment
$195K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,500 to $284,500 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 8% of weekly Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Not currently assessed; up to 1% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $104,880 – $195,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $105K–$195K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (8% of weekly Gross Sales) and marketing fee (Not currently assessed; up to 1% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,500 | $49,500 |
| Travel for Owner’s Initial Training | $500 | $4,000 |
| Travel for New Hire Process | $500 | $2,500 |
| Initial Head Trainer/DBO Training | $37,500 | $37,500 |
| Travel for Head Trainer/DBO Initial Training | $1,500 | $5,000 |
| Initial Marketing | $6,500 | $10,000 |
| Furniture and Fixtures, Equipment, Signage, and Office Supplies | $1,000 | $3,500 |
| Computer and Software System | $2,250 | $4,250 |
| Insurance Deposits – 3 Months | $80 | $250 |
| Professional Fees | $500 | $3,000 |
| Licenses and Permits | $50 | $500 |
| Additional Funds – 3 months | $5,000 | $75,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 plus any third-party commissions |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 |
| Technology Fee | $500 per year |
| Audit Fee | Cost of audit |
| Website Hosting Fee | $500 per year per Territory |
| Digital Communications Manager Program | $1,000, increasing annually up to $8,000, plus inflation |
| Digital Marketing Program | Not currently assessed; $1,000 per month when created |
| Annual Conference Attendance Fee | $1,000, plus your expenses for salary, travel, and accommodations |
| Additional Employee Initial Training | $5,000 - $15,000 depending on certification level, plus travel and accommodations |
| Supplemental Training Fee | Our then current daily rate per trainer, plus expenses we incur. Current rate is $500 per day |
| DBO Support Fee | Currently not assessed, $1,000 per month |
| Interest | 18% per annum from due date |
| Bookkeeping Fee | Not currently assessed; $50 - $150 per hour |
| Reporting Non-Compliance | $150 per occurrence |
| Operations Non-Compliance | $450 to $1,000 per occurrence |
| Payment Non-Compliance | $150 per occurrence |
| Quality Assurance Audit | Actual costs incurred by us |
| Collections | Actual fees, costs, and expenses |
| NSF Check Fee of Failed Electronic Fund Transfer | $50 per violation |
| Non-compliance | Actual fees, costs, and expenses |
| Legal Fees and Expenses | Costs and expenses |
| Indemnification | The amount of any claims, liability, or loss we incur from your Franchised Business |
| Post-Termination or Post-Expiration Expenses | Costs and expenses |
| Testing or Supplier Approval Fee | Actual fees, costs, and expenses |
| Management Service | 20% of Gross Sales, plus expenses |
| Operations Manual Replacement Fee | $500 |
| Relocation Fee | Costs and Expenses |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Owner/Management Training: 38-64 hours (12 classroom, 26-52 weekly calls). Head Trainer/DBO Training: 130-180 hours (30 classroom, 50 on-the-job, 100-150 on-going personal development/weekly advice). |
| Classroom Training | Owner/Management: 12 hours; Head Trainer/DBO: 30 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | Owner/Management: 0 hours; Head Trainer/DBO: 50 hours |
| Training Location | Aurora, Illinois or Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Additional Training | Yes, additional training for various certification levels (Junior Trainer, Senior Trainer, Private Instruction, Court Leader, Certified Trainer Trainer) is offered, with costs ranging from $0 to $20,000 depending on level and promotion status, plus travel if not local. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive, but franchisor will not open or grant other franchisees rights within the designated Territory, except for Closed Markets. |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | Up to 300,000 people for a single territory. Multiple territories up to 3,000,000 individuals. Additional population for $0.165 per person. |
| Description | Geographic area determined by population density, demographics, and geographical boundaries, identified by zip code, boundary streets, highways, county lines, designated market area, and/or other recognizable demarcations. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | Additional 10-year terms |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Must be in compliance with agreement terms, provide 180 days written notice, sign new franchise agreement (which may have materially different terms), sign general release, pay renewal fee, remodel/upgrade business to current standards, and meet other requirements. Owners and spouses must personally guarantee. |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 plus any third-party commissions |
| Transfer Conditions | Prior written consent from franchisor (not unreasonably withheld), franchisee/owners not in default, transferee meets franchisor's qualifications (good moral character, business experience, financial resources, no competitive business), transferee agrees to be bound by agreement, transferee's owners/spouses personally guarantee, general release signed, assignment of approved location, assets transferred, transferee/managers complete training, franchisor approves price/terms, transferee's employees sign confidentiality. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor can terminate for various curable defaults (e.g., failure to pay fees, operational non-compliance, within 10 or 30 days cure period) and non-curable defaults (e.g., bankruptcy, intentional non-compliance, abandonment, misrepresentation, unauthorized transfer, disclosure of confidential info, felony conviction). |
| Non-Compete Period | During term: not engage in competitive business. Post-termination/expiration: 24 months (or 18 months if 24 is unenforceable). |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, franchisee cannot own >3% in a publicly traded competitive business, operate/manage/fund/perform services for a competitive business, divert customers, or induce customers to other businesses. Post-term, these restrictions apply within the Restricted Territory (Operating Territory + 25-mile radius, or 25-mile radius of Administrative Office if no operating territory, and 25-mile radius of other M14Hoops Businesses). |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The Managing Owner (franchisee or managing shareholder/partner if corporate entity) must be personally responsible for the daily management and supervision of the Franchised Business and must have satisfactorily completed initial training and obtained all required licenses/permits. On-premises supervision is recommended, but a manager can be hired if they meet criteria, complete training, and sign a confidentiality agreement. |
| Required Suppliers | Yes, franchisor designates or approves suppliers for products, supplies, equipment, technology systems, and services. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisees must purchase System Supplies through the franchisor, its affiliates, or designated approved suppliers. Franchisor or affiliates may be exclusive suppliers. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, $156,978 was earned from franchisees’ required purchases or leases directly from the franchisor, representing approximately 44.7% of total revenue. Affiliates did not earn any revenue from required franchisee purchases. |
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 other obligation on your behalf. |
M14Hoops Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$154K
Revenue Range
$107K – $226K
Sample Size
5 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
M14Hoops Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordM14Hoops 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.
M14Hoops System Growth
Total Units
16
Franchised
13
Company-Owned
3
M14Hoops currently operates 13 franchised locations and 3 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$351K
Net Income
$7K
Total Assets
$581K
Audited by Metwally CPA PLLC for year ending December 31.
M14Hoops Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a M14Hoops franchise ranges from $104,880 to $195,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $49,500 to $284,500. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
M14Hoops charges a royalty fee of 8% of weekly Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a Not currently assessed; up to 1% of Gross Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the M14Hoops 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 M14Hoops to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, M14Hoops franchise owners report average revenue of $154K. This is based on a sample of 5 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
M14Hoops has been franchising since 2021. The FDD shows an investment range of $104,880-$195,000, a 8% of weekly Gross Sales 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 $49,500 to $284,500 and the total investment ranges from $104,880 to $195,000 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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