Franchise and Business Opportunities

Beauty Franchises; Health and Fitness Franchises;
Sports and Entertainment Franchises

People are pampering themselves like never before, and the time and money spent on personal appearance continues to climb. Salons, fitness centers and weight loss clinics are flourishing. People want to feel good on the inside too, and the popularity of med spas and franchises that offer medical treatments and nutritional products to help with the quest to look our best are also booming. Take a look at the franchise and business opportunities listed below, and find the ones that are most attractive to you.

And... Some of the country's fastest growing, most popular franchise and business opportunities are found in the Sports and Entertainment category. Appealing to the active entrepreneur, they can fulfill the dream of making a living out of your hobby. Some of the businesses are retail-oriented while others provide a service, and some offer a combination of both. With lots of variety and investments in any range, these categories are all worth a look.

Planet Beach

Planet Beach Tanning Spa™ provides the ultimate skincare solution for customers in a non-invasive environment.  Their Contempo Spas feature revolutionary treatments that hydrate skin, rejuvenate cells and invigorate mind and body. At the push of a button, customers enjoy a relaxing and soothing tanning spa experience that only Planet Beach can provide.

By the end of 2008, Planet Beach will strive to have open or under development at least 1000 locations, including many locations in other countries through our International Expansion Program. They also offer franchisees the right to purchase and develop territories through an Area Representative program.

A Franchising Corporation that stands on its own accomplishments and has become a leader in the tanning industry, Planet Beach welcomes you to explore your curiosity and discover why Planet Beach has been rated, time and time again, the # 1 Tanning Salon Franchise.

Dermacare

Dermacare in an industry leader in the field of laser aesthetic technology. The advances in the effectiveness, safety, comfort, and speed in laser technology in just the last year have been tremendous, and their clinics possess the world's finest FDA-approved technology for every procedure they perform.

The Dermacare staff cares deeply about, and takes great pride in, providing effective, comfortable appearance enhancements without lifestyle interruption. They have unparalleled safety records and have provided excellent results for over 10,000 clients.

Dermacare has appeared on all major news networks for their excellent results and advanced technology, and is recognized as the media's #1 resource for laser and aesthetic procedures.

They have carefully developed our franchise based upon the principals of safety, effectiveness and outstanding customer service. They are proud of their franchisees' success and their unparalleled safety record. Their management team provides a 5-year history of successful clinic management, from start up to market dominance, as well as 100 years of collective and successful franchising experience.

Skin care products are a well established multi-billion dollar industry. Laser and aesthetic skin care treatments are a $1.3 billion industry and growing by the day. The Dermacare Laser & Skin Care Clinics^® franchise offers you a unique and time-sensitive opportunity to successfully participate in this lucrative industry.

Great Clips

Great Clips, Inc., headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is one of the largest franchisors in the nation's $55 billion/year haircare industry. Established in 1982, Great Clips perfected a system for delivering competitively priced, high quality haircuts and perms to men, women and children. The company began franchising in 1983 and today, has over 2,400 salons in 120 markets across the United States and Canada.

At Great Clips, their experienced stylists give customers the look they want, every time. Every stylist is specially trained to give provide a salon-quality cut or perm, without the salon price. Great Clips also offers shampoo and style services. They carry a wide range of hair care products that keep customers looking great.

Great Clips salons are conveniently open evenings and weekends, and are primarily located in strip shopping centers with no appointments necessary. Each franchise location features a nautical motif environment designed for customer comfort and privacy. Customers are served by professional stylists who receive advanced training at one of 56 Great Clips area training centers.

Prior experience in the haircare industry is not required of franchisees. Frequently, business owners maintain their current career. Management and personnel development skills are essential, but day-to-day management of salons is handled by certified managers.

As the Number One haircare brand in North America, and one of the fastest growing franchises in the world, you can count on seeing lots of great looking haircuts for a long time to come!

Image SunTanning Centers

Image Sun Tanning centers provides customers with up to four levels of world class equipment in a clean upscale environment.

Image Sun’s proven system of success continues to fuel the growth of their new franchises across the country. Their steady growth is a testament to their commitment to excellence in all facets of the business: services, products, marketing, and management. The company’s foundation is solid and Image Sun is the creator and leader of this unique concept of tanning.

Since opening their first tanning center in 1994, Image Sun Tanning has grown at a staggering rate of over 2000%. They are on the cutting edge of this business, designed specifically to make you successful! As an Image Sun Tanning franchisee, you will be on your way to staking your claim in what is over a $7 billion dollar industry!

Image Sun Tanning Centers have consistently dominated in every aspect of the industry. With their well defined pricing strategies, quality customer service, and effective sales and marketing practices, they claim to outpace their competition on a daily basis.

Let their expertise help you succeed. As a franchisor, they are 100% committed to your success, and they provide you with the best support in the industry.

Fantastic Sams

Fantastic Sams^® is the world's largest full-service hair care franchise, with salons located throughout the United States, as well as some salons in Canada, Singapore and Japan. Their first salon opened in Memphis, Tennessee, in July of 1974 and they began franchising in 1976. Their salons have earned a reputation for providing quality hair care services, including cuts, perms and color, to the entire family. Quite simply, their goal at Fantastic Sams^® is to provide guests with unexpected quality, unexpected service and unexpected style at a great value.

With over 1350 salons, Fantastic Sams^® provides a wide range of services including: haircutting & styling, hair coloring, texturizing and a variety of hair treatments. Their stylists are continually attending classes presented by their own educators to keep up with all the latest styles and trends.

They are also extremely proud of their own private label line of products. Their exclusive, full line of salon-quality shampoos, conditioners and styling aids have proven to be as good as the top brands, at a lower cost.

They are continually seeking enthusiastic, motivated entrepreneurs with sound financial and business qualifications. If you have a willingness to continuously learn and grow in the industry and want to enjoy unlimited potential, then contact them today. No cosmetology or hair care background is required. Both individual and multi-salon ownerships are available, as well as master franchise opportunities.

Radiance MedSpa

Radiance Medspa sets itself apart from many other competitors by offering the most contemporary aesthetic medical procedures in a beautiful, soothing and uniquely constructed spa environment.

Radiance Medspa offers the latest technology and treatment modalities to make Radiance extremely competitive.  The latest technology includes the Palomar Star Lux™ Laser , the most powerful, versatile pulse light laser on the market today for treatment of hair removal, skin rejuvenation, and pigmentation issues.  Other treatment modalities include BOTOX^® Cosmetic, Restylane Filler, and Microdermabrasion. These treatments are supervised and administered by medical professionals in an environment where ambiance is truly defined by its soothing atmosphere.

Radiance Medspa Franchise Group has a unique market for franchise investment within the growing baby boomers. With treatments like botox, laser hair removal, microdermabrasions, chemical peels & collagen injections. Millions of baby boomer women are looking for ways to improve their appearance and be "the best they can be”

The Medspa is designed with the feeling and ambiance of a spa; tranquil and relaxing, yet thoroughly professional. The environment is quiet, soothing, with gentle colors, soft music, and the sounds of tranquil water features. The Radiance Medspa offers an environment to escape the busy world while being treated to medically professional services to improve one’s appearance.

You are invited to discover the opportunities of owning a Radiance Medspa.

Supercuts

Supercuts is the strongest salon brand in its category in the U.S. with over 2,000 locations. Supercuts offers a contemporary and comfortable atmosphere and appeals to men in search of updated hairstyles at affordable prices. Its strategic locations make it convenient for customers and help to promote repeat business.

A high profile alliance, with Terry Bradshaw's Supercuts Busch racing team car, provides Supercuts with national branding presence among their core male target audience.

Regis, Supercut’s parent company, is a multibillion-dollar enterprise and the world's largest company in the salon industry, with nearly 11,000 salons in North America and in numerous international locations. The largest North American brands include Regis Salons, MasterCuts, Trade Secret, Supercuts, Cost Cutters and SmartStyle in the United States, and First Choice Haircutters and Magicuts in Canada.

When you partner with Regis, you benefit from their international strength and individual commitment. You’re assured of professional and experienced on-going support when and where you need it.

The Tan Company

The Tan Company is the fastest growing tanning salon franchise in the nation, recognized for our passion, world-class facilities, equipment and a trained team of professionals that focus on the customers needs. We are motivated by meeting the needs and goals of their clients every day.

Many industries are saturated with competition, making it difficult to succeed at the level at which you expect. The tanning industry is relatively new at this time.

Tanning is an industry which is all about looking and feeling good. Your customers come to your salon in a good mood and leave in an even better mood. What a great business to be in, where you have fun and make people happy, while, at the same time, put money in your pocket.

With limited competition in most markets, tanning is a huge opportunity for salon owners to open multiple locations, which is an opportunity most industries cannot offer.

Pigtails & Crewcuts

At Pigtails & Crewcuts^® they make a haircut an anticipated event - exciting for children and relaxing for parents. Every little visitor receives a stylish hairdo, a lollipop, and a surprise from the antique treasure chest.

The hair services at Pigtails & Crewcuts are tastefully customized for the younger set. Their experienced stylists walk customers though each step of the haircut to ensure complete satisfaction. Sample services include: haircuts and bang cuts, shampoo and conditioning, blow-dry and styling, hair braiding, up-dos, nail and toe polish.

Grown-ups have their favorite hair products and their younger patrons love the Pigtails & Crewcuts flavors, such as Super Sassy Shampoo and Dinosaur Roar. Their in-store boutique features a wide array of special products and accessories, including: Delicate ribbons & bows; fashionable accessories; colorful lip glosses; fun bubble baths; special gifts for all occasions; and private-label products, including shampoos, conditioners, detanglers and gels.

Pigtails & Crewcuts poses an excellent franchise opportunity, whether you're a mother returning to the workforce or an experienced entrepreneur looking for a multi-unit investment.

Anytime Fitness

With an Anytime Fitness^® franchise, you may be the most convenient fitness option in your area. With the 24-hour Lockmatic system, your members can workout "anytime"- 24 hours a day. The Lockmatic system is interfaced with your check in software and security system that allows you and your customer to feel secure, even if you or your staff is not there.

The features of the 24-hour package include: Digital security options; tanning bed access system; personal security devices/necklaces; and a complete, easy to use software package that ties together check-in, member tracking, internet/e-mail set-up, security and tanning. Your member can use all Anytime Fitness Clubs nationwide.

Here are the benefits: Anytime Fitness provides convenience and security for your members, allows you to shave payroll costs and designate hours to service your members, and carry on an active life outside of club.

For many people, success is dependent on many factors such as family, friends, hobbies, goals, work status and having freedom and control of your life. Operating an Anytime Fitness^® center can help you achieve your personal definition of success by allowing you the freedom to work on your own time, the control to make important decisions, the pride of ownership and the ability to lead a balanced life. In fact the primary benefit to owning or working out at an Anytime Fitness^® center is the convenience it provides for both owners and members.

Contours Express

Women's Gym Fitness Franchises are HOT, and Contours Express has the best equipment, support, and financing options available. Their fitness program is designed especially for women! Studies show that the majority of women prefer to exercise, and are more comfortable in an environment designed specifically for them.

Our sixteen-piece training circuit alternates strength training machines with aerobic stations. A cue tape keeps members moving through the circuit at a fast pace while a fitness trainer provides motivation. After only 29 minutes, members of all fitness levels have strengthened, shaped, and toned all their major muscle groups, worked their cardiovascular system, and burned up to 600 calories

Consumers are drawn towards a well-established brand and tend to have more confidence in something they recognize, and Contours Express offers that advantage. Contours Express offers you the opportunity to be your own boss, and build your own successful business based on your hard work. Your success is enhanced as well by the successes of other franchisees without any extra effort from you.

Gymboree Play and Music

It all began in 1976 with an idea: stretch a child's rapidly developing mind and body and you begin to prepare him or her for life. At Gymboree, they understand that the relationships and experiences children have in the first three years of life have a profound impact on their future. In fact, the brain is most active in the first three years, in which time it will grow to 80 percent of its adult size. It's essential for parents and caregivers to nurture a child's development during this time. The Gymboree Learning Program is a critical component to supporting this development.

Today, the Gymboree Learning Program is stronger than ever. While their program continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of families, they will always maintain the core belief that playing and learning are inextricably linked. With the involvement of parents and caregivers, they provide new ways to encourage children to problem-solve, think creatively, gain self-esteem and grow to be an independent learner.

More than 500 Gymboree Play & Music Program franchises in 26 countries prove what they ha've known for more than 30 years--play and music combined with learning is serious business!

As the creator and leader in interactive children's play and music programs, they have built a business system that works. Their unique approach has created a loyal customer base that continues to grow. Their franchisees also have the advantage of being part of a rapidly growing Gymboree brand. They are quickly expanding in U.S. markets and opening new franchises all over the world.

Kinderdance

Kinderdance^® is the original nationwide dance, motor development, gymnastics, and fitness program that combines academic readiness skills which are specifically designed for children ages 2 to 8. What makes Kinderdance^® unique is that all of their programs incorporate educational concepts in a developmentally designed curriculum that teaches to the total child. They place special emphasis on building "Self Confidence" and "Self-Esteem" in young children.

Kinderdance® offers four programs: Kinderdance^® and Kindergym^® for ages 3 to 5 , Kindertots^® for age 2, and Kindercombo™ for ages 6 to 8. All programs use a developmentally designed curriculum that teaches to the total child.

Preschool age children learn the basics of ballet, tap, gymnastics, creative movement and motor development skills, while learning their numbers, colors, shapes and songs. After school age children 6 to 8 are involved in a combination ballet, tap and modern dance class.

The programs were designed to meet the needs of preschool children, after school age children, parents and child care centers. No studio required. The Kinderdance^® programs have been successfully taught to hundreds of thousands of children, on-site at thousands of pre-schools, child care centers and other viable locations through the United States, Canada, Singapore, and the Bahamas .

Entrepreneur magazine consistently places Kinderdance^® in its "Franchise 500" annual listing. (1994 - through current year) When you keep in step with Kinderdance^®, you are associating with a company that is reaching out to young children in a very special way.

Physicians Weight Loss Centers

In an industry where many professional weight loss companies have similarities that blend together in the mind of the consumer, Physician's Weight Loss Centers' professional, medical structure and medically supervised programs provide a unique and important difference to dieters. They have developed a well-earned reputation for offering serious, aggressive weight loss with benefits far exceeding the mere loss of pounds and inches. The Center's physician's pre-screening process and their ongoing supervision, incorporating the expertise of licensed nurses, as well as staff counselors, provides confidence in the Physicians Weight Loss Centers brand and support your clients' need to stay on their diet programs while successfully reaching their weight loss goals.

The most unique difference between a Physicians Weight Loss Center^® and most other weight-loss companies is that their centers have a physician on staff. Their difference in the industry creates consumer trust and overall sales success!

Physicians Weigth Loss Centers is a widely recognized, highly respected weight loss franchise opportunity. They believe there are five keys to building a successful franchise system: An established brand, an effective operating system, ongoing performance improvements, innovative product development and on-demand product ordering process. Let their proven franchise system work for you!

Relax the Back

Having grown out of just one retail store in 1984, Relax The Back Corporation today is for people seeking relief and prevention of back and neck pain. Relax The Back offers posture and back support products and self care solutions. They are the most innovative, medically-driven nationwide back care retailer. With 80 stores nationwide and in Canada, distribution centers, corporate offices and the acquisition of a leading back care product manufacturer, Relax The Back Corporation has a proven track record of sales, customer satisfaction and success.

To end the epidemic of back pain and help in preventing back pain, Relax The Back stores provide both the best products and associates who educate customers on proper product use. The associates attend a company-training program about posture, ergonomics, and most importantly, self-care. That commitment to ensure that each product solution is accompanied by appropriate education in product use has proven to be the foundation for success.

The health care industry response to Relax The Back has been vigorous. By continuing to educate consumers and revitalizing the merchandising Relax The Back maintains the unique position as a specialty health care retailer. The success of Relax The Back demonstrates the American consumer's insistence on value and integrity.

Today’s ever-increasing commitment to personal health and wellness has helped create a $13 billion industry, in which Relax The Back has become North America ’s largest specialty retailer of ergonomic and comfort products. They are proud of the positive effect their products and services have had on people’s lives, and of their record of success. They intend to continue this success, and are always looking for qualified entrepreneurs to join them.

Robeks Fruit Smoothies & Healthy Eats

At Robeks, their passion is to help people lead active and healthy lifestyles by offering the highest quality nutritional food products and supplements. Their blended-to-order fruit smoothies provide the perfect quick and energizing meal for consumers that are increasingly on the go.

They have developed a loyal customer base that enjoys Robeks products for nourishment throughout their day. Whether it's an energizing pure fruit smoothie, a high-protein muffin with a fresh-squeezed juice for breakfast or the balanced nutrition of a Robeks Zone sandwich for lunch, they provide a broad menu of wholesome foods and beverages to help customers feel and look their best. To enhance overall health and wellness, they offer a proprietary line of Robeks Nutritional Boosts to fortify their smoothies and retail supplements - conveniently packaged for everyday use. Every product they develop is true to form - always good for you, always the best in quality.

Established in 1996, Robeks has developed a distinctive brand, line of unique product offerings and streamlined operating system. Their comprehensive store development, training and marketing programs are well documented and supported.

 With years of concept development and as the established upscale choice for healthy and active consumers in Southern California, they are now expanding across the country as they introduce the positive benefits of the Robeks brand to consumers in many new markets. Robeks stores are opening in retail storefronts and shopping centers in over 30 metropolitan areas throughout the United States.

Squeeze Fresh Smoothies

Squeeze was established to provide healthy products to people living healthy and active lifestyles.  Squeeze is a brand that stands out because of their excellent marketing and operations support, great franchisees and always innovative products.

Squeeze provides all franchise owners with in-depth, hands-on training in every aspect of store operations - from controlling costs to maintaining equipment to hiring. They have a wealth of experience in the juice bar industry and the quick service restaurant industry. This experience is exemplified in their company policies which are a well-defined roadmap to success.  Their attention to detail is truly unmatched!  

With Squeeze, you can count on being a part of a team poised for long-term success, and they are here to help. They are seeking qualified franchisees and area directors to partner with them in building on the successes they have already achieved, and continuing to establish Squeeze as a market leader in the juice/smoothie industry.

1-2-3 Fit

The 1-2-3 Fit franchise offers the unique 30/30 Circuit™, which alternates strength training, cardiovascular exercise and recovery stations and allows members to safely stay in their "aerobic zone." It provides a total body workout and is 30 minutes from start to finish; 30 seconds per station.

Their revolutionary Simbio System™ equipment developed exclusively for 1-2-3 Fit by Life Fitness is the next evolution of fitness equipment. It's the first equipment to provide both positive and negative resistance designed for maximum effectiveness, all without the soreness typically associated with traditional weight stacks. Less pain, more gain™.

You can be a part of the multi-billion dollar fitness industry. Featured in publications from USA Today to Entrepreneur Magazine, 1-2-3 Fit has been recognized as the brand "fated to succeed" in the world of fitness (CBI). Combining over 50 years of fitness industry experience with systems that have proven successful for thousands of franchise owners, 1-2-3 Fit is experiencing explosive growth across the country.

Stretch-N-Grow

Stretch-n-Grow is a comprehensive fitness program for kids. They are committed to helping educators and parents establish a foundation of exercise and proper nutrition at an early age, before habits gel. The Stretch-n-Grow program teaches children the fundamentals of a healthy lifestyle. With weekly emphasis on exercise and good food choices, their extensive curriculum covers virtually every wellness issue...self-esteem, safety, hygiene, and environmental issues are just a few examples of their discussion topics. Classes are taught at child care centers by Stretch-n-Grow coaches who make exercising, "EXERciting!!"

As a business opportunity, Stretch-n-Grow offers a turn-key operation with proven results. If you want to have fun, work with kids, stay fit, and offer a truly important service, you'll want to Stretch-n-Grow with them! Training takes place either at their headquarters in Seminole (Tampa Bay), Florida or in their original headquarters in Dallas, Texas . They provide everything you need to " stretch-n-grow " your business, including marketing, assistance, our extensive three-year curriculum, and on-going support.

Stretch-n-Grow ownership offers adequate structure for a first-time entrepreneur to get started, as well as a business that encourages you to use your own creativity and participate in helping children live better lives. A commitment to fitness and a love of children is all you need to Stretch-n-Grow.

Cruise Holidays

Cruise Holidays is the largest cruise-travel franchise in North America .

The Cruise Holidays franchise system began operating in 1984 and has been specializing in one thing ever since-cruises. Considered the "distribution system of choice" by many cruise-line suppliers, Cruise Holidays is headquartered in Minneapolis , MN and has over 130 locations throughout North America .

The cruise industry is growing—and it has been since 1980 at an average rate of 8.4%. Since 1980, and estimated 84 million passengers have taken a deep-water cruise of two days or more. Of that 84 million, 64% has been generated in the past ten years—33% in the last five years

Cruise Holidays offers maximum franchisee support. There are Business Development Managers in the field, sales support a toll-free call away, and an extranet site that is available anytime. Another major benefit of being the largest cruise retail system in North America is buying power. Cruise Holidays has been able to direct hundreds of millions of dollars to key suppliers in exchange for competitive pricing and commissions. These are benefits that get passed directly on to Cruise Holidays Franchisees.

With the combination of the cruise industry’s growth potential and proven business support of the largest cruise-travel franchise in North America, Cruise Holidays is an opportunity that many people have found to be an incredible business. Want to join the family?

Party America

Party America has gone from the smallest party supply retailer six years ago to the second largest in the country. They now proudly operate stores in 45 states.

Their basic product selection is comprised of two main categories - everyday products and seasonal products. The everyday category makes up about 80% of the store and includes all the standard items for just about every type of party or celebration, from first birthday, baby shower, wedding, to luau and many others, in nearly every party theme imagineable.

Their seasonal category creates a year-round party in their stores. They begin the year with a large assortment of New Year’s party and celebration supplies and move into Valentine’s Day, Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter and Passover, Cinco de Mayo, Graduation, Fourth of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah - all major yearly events. They also carry seasonal products for many of the year’s smaller holidays, like Chinese New Year and Labor Day. When a holiday is approaching, you can count on Party America stores to have the party supplies necessary for a perfectly fun celebration.

The Party America Franchise System is a growing and exciting business model. It is a proven retail operation with a reasonable cash investment. Best of all, Party America franchisees receive assistance and support from a dedicated team throughout the entire setup, as well as ongoing management support.

Their business has grown the last six years in a row, with record sales and profits. With our recent acquisition of Party Concepts (October 2004) and Paper Warehouse (August 2003), they have expanded their footprint across the United States . Party America 's company-owned and franchise stores now comprise nearly 300 locations.

If you want to be your own boss, take the time to learn about Party America's excellent franchise opportunities for hard working and committed individuals. With their established name, national presence, six consecutive years of record profits, and a formula that edges out the competition, this may be the franchising opportunity you are looking for.

Play It Again Sports

For over 20 years, Play It Again Sports^® has been the preferred store of value-conscious consumers because they buy, sell and trade used and new sports equipment and gear. Because their customers can sell or trade in their quality used sports gear for cash or store credit, they are able to get deeper discounts and better prices on really great used and new equipment. 

If you have ever dreamed of opening your own sports store, we can help make that dream a reality. Play It Again Sports^® is the #1 sporting goods chain in North America with over 430 stores now open.

They are looking for good team members like you to keep expanding. They make good "cents" for consumers and franchise owners because they sell both new and quality used sports equipment and accessories. Since 1988, they have built a loyal following of families who have discovered that their unique formula translates into ultra high value.

Pump It Up

Pump It Up has the latest inflatable designs that are engaging, challenging and interactive. Kids love to play on recreational inflatables in their indoor arenas, and they continue to enjoy this fun activity time after time, visit after visit. Their inflatables are great for private parties, children's parties, birthday parties, corporate team building, mom's club meetings or other special events. Kids of all ages love bouncing, sliding, climbing and tumbling. Their indoor inflatables include a custom inflatable bounce house, inflatable slide, inflatable obstacle course, inflatable boxing arena, inflatable jousting arena, or many other designs of interactive inflatables.

Pump It Up offers entrepreneurs a unique, differentiated brand backed by an experienced, dedicated franchise team. An exciting and vibrant facility design and décor package, branded state-of-the art inflatable equipment, proprietary computerized reservation and point-of-sale technology, thorough training programs and on-site Grand Opening support, terrific employee recruitment, training, and retention programs, proven marketing, excellent documentation in easy to read and follow confidential manuals—it all equals a tremendous business opportunity that you don’t want to miss out on.

Their franchise team will assist you during the development phase of your franchise site, lease negotiations, store layout and design, equipment specifications, training, opening, operations and more.

TSS Photography (The Sports Section)

Since 1983, TSS Photography has been the leader in Youth School, Sports and  Event Photography. The company opened its first franchise in 1984 and is currently franchising across 45 states as well as Canada, Australia and New Zealand.   With over 225 franchise units in the network family, The Sports Section photographs over 1.5 million children every year.

In 2000, The Sports Section, Inc. expanded into the special event/action photography market and, in 2003, added a new school division called TSS Photography.  Currently, TSS Photography is the "Picture Day" photographer for schools throughout the United States, New Zealand and Australia .

In 2005, the company changed its name from The Sports Section to TSS Photography.  The TSS Photography brand now encompasses sports and school photography, as well as photography for corporations, church groups and other community organizations. TSS Photography also introduced a new school art program in 2005 called "Young Masters" where parents can have TSS transfer their children's drawings onto mugs, mouse pads, sweatshirts, tote bags and other memorabilia/gift items.

TSS offers training programs that address all phases of their business.  It is not necessary to have photography or sales experience.  They offer in-field one-on-one training, as well as corporate classroom training.

TSS is the Nation's Leader in Youth and Sports Photography. With franchises throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada, they lead the industry in product offering and development. They are the approved photographer for several of the countries biggest organizations, photographing over 1.5 million children each year.

i9 Sports

i9 Sports^® is the world‘s first complete amateur sports franchise for the 100 million youth and adult athletes nationwide. i9 Sports^® offers franchise opportunities for people to own and operate local amateur sports leagues, tournaments, camps, clinics, special events, and child development programs in over a dozen sports for people of all ages.

Working with local Parks & Recreation Departments, Schools, Colleges, Churches, & Recreation Centers, i9 Sports^® Franchisees are able to keep their overhead low by renting facilities to host their games.

With franchise locations nationwide from New York to Los Angeles , i9 Sports^® is redefining amateur sports! As a franchise owner, they will provide the training, support, and proven system for you to offer your participants.

Now, in 2005 i9 Sports^® continues to open dozens of new franchise locations throughout metropolitan and rural areas of America. National news media such as the Wall Street Journal, North Carolina Business, and Orlando Business Journal among others have featured the successes of i9 Sports^® franchisees.

While i9 Sports^® is quickly becoming the brand name in amateur sports in the United States, preparation for expansion internationally is now being developed for Canada (2006), Europe (2007), & Australia (2007).

If you like the idea of turning your love of amateur sports into a rewarding home-based business, you owe it to yourself to learn more about the i9 Sports^® franchise opportunity.