My Backyard Sports franchise
2022 filing · June 6, 2022GrowingShares sales figures
My Backyard Sports at a glance
A business that designs and installs custom backyard and commercial sport courts and facilities. At the end of 2021 there were 2 My Backyard Sports locations in the US, 1 franchised and 1 company-owned.
The business
- Industry
- Sports
- Franchisor
- My Backyard Sports Franchise, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Closter, New Jersey
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $104K–$181K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $54,900
- For a single territory
- Royalty
- 6.5%
- 6.5% of weekly gross revenue, paid weekly, with a $32,500 yearly minimum from the second year, plus currently 2% (up to 3%) to the brand fund
- Brand fund
- 2%
- 2% of monthly gross revenue, paid monthly; it can rise to 3%
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Limited
- Limited protection
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2021
- 2
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 1
- Company-owned
- 1
- Change in 3 years
- +1
- Franchised locations, 2019–2021
- States
- 2
- Most in New Jersey and Texas
From My Backyard Sports Franchise, LLC’s 2022 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
My Backyard Sports among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | My Backyard Sports | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $142,539 | Costs less than 78% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $54,900 | Higher than 82% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 6.5% | Higher than 68% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 2 | Fewer than 82% of franchises |
How much a My Backyard Sports franchise costs
Opening one My Backyard Sports costs an estimated $104,392 to $180,685. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are initial franchise fee ($54,900) and additional funds/working capital ($7,667 to $30,750). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $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 | |
| Total | $104,392 | $180,685 | |
Source: My Backyard Sports Franchise, LLC, 2022 filing, page 16
My Backyard Sports franchise fee
The franchise fee is $54,900, for a single territory. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: My Backyard Sports Franchise, LLC, 2022 filing, page 8
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6.5% of weekly gross revenue, paid weekly, with a $32,500 yearly minimum from the second year, plus currently 2% (up to 3%) to the brand fund. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of monthly gross revenue, paid monthly; it can rise to 3%. |
| POS/Office Computer Systems | $5,050 - $8,400 |
| Required Minimum Expenditure for Local Marketing and Advertising | Minimum of $3,000 per month, subject to reasonable increases. |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: My Backyard Sports Franchise, LLC, 2022 filing, page 9
Other fees as filed, from pages 9–16. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures My Backyard Sports publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: My Backyard Sports Franchise, LLC, 2022 filing, page 37
How My Backyard Sports compares
Of the 120 sports franchises on this site, My Backyard Sports is the 37th cheapest to open and the 88th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | My Backyard Sports | Typical sports brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $104K | $227K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $181K | $442K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $55K | $50K | $40K |
| Royalty | 6.5% | 7% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| US locations | 2 | 15 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 77 of 120 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 120 brands in sports franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 (+1) | 1 | +1 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: My Backyard Sports Franchise, LLC, 2022 filing, page 39
Where My Backyard Sports locations are
At the end of 2021, My Backyard Sports had locations in 2 states. The most are in New Jersey and Texas.
- New Jersey1
- Texas1
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Texas | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Source: My Backyard Sports Franchise, LLC, 2022 filing, page 39
Who owns My Backyard Sports?
My Backyard Sports franchises are sold by My Backyard Sports Franchise, LLC. Its filing names no parent company.
From My Backyard Sports Franchise, LLC’s 2022 filing, page 6.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: My Backyard Sports Franchise, LLC, 2022 filing, litigation on page 8, bankruptcy on page 8
My Backyard Sports filings
The figures on this page come from My Backyard Sports Franchise, LLC’s 2022 filing, issued June 6, 2022, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 filing | June 6, 2022 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2019–2021 |
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