Challenge Island vs i9 Sports
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both Challenge Island and i9 Sports are education franchises. Challenge Island requires an investment of $58K – $74K while i9 Sports requires $60K – $70K. i9 Sports discloses average revenue of $514K; Challenge Island makes no financial performance representation in its Item 19, which is voluntary under the FTC Franchise Rule. FranchiseVerdict rates Challenge Island A (Strongest tier) and i9 Sports A (Strongest tier).
| Metric | Challenge Island | i9 Sports |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | AStrongest tier | AStrongest tier |
| Investment Range | $58K – $74K | $60K – $70K |
| Franchise Fee | $50K | $25K |
| Royalty Rate | 7.0% | 7.5% |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/ANo Item 19 representation | $514K |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | Limited data | Limited data |
| Total Units | 197 | 294 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | +17 units | +30 units |
| Year Began Franchising | 2016 | 2003 |
| FDD Year | 2025 | 2026 |
Investment Range
$58K – $74K
$60K – $70K
Franchise Fee
$50K
$25K
Royalty Rate
7.0%
7.5%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/ANo Item 19 representation
$514K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
Limited data
Total Units
197
294
Unit Growth (YoY)
+17 units
+30 units
Year Began Franchising
2016
2003
FDD Year
2025
2026