Hunting Lease Network offers hunting lease management services, helping landowners and hunters connect and manage hunting properties.
KEY FRANCHISE STATS
Franchisees
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14
+
-13%
-13%
Franchise fee
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$15,000
Investment
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$25,000 - $43,000
Revenue (AUV)
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Undisclosed
$0
+
n.a.
n.a.
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Established in 2004, the Hunting Lease Network (HLN) was founded with the mission to connect landowners and sportsmen across the United States, facilitating the leasing of quality hunting lands. The company is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, and operates as a licensed broker under Farmers National Company.
HLN offers an internet-based platform where landowners can list their properties for lease, and hunters can bid on these listings, ensuring exclusive hunting rights with the possibility of annual renewals. The network provides a seamless bidding process, allowing members to place bids and manage leases efficiently online.
What sets HLN apart from competitors is its comprehensive approach to lease management, offering services that benefit both landowners and hunters. Landowners gain a reliable source of income while maintaining control over their property, and hunters access a wide array of hunting grounds tailored to their preferences.
Initial investment
The initial investment required for a Hunting Lease Network franchise is
$25,000 - $43,000.
That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise.
These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Type of Expenditure
Amount
Initial Franchise Fee
$15,000
Travel and Living Expenses for Initial Interview
$0 - $1,500
Initial Training Fees and Travel and Living Expenses While Training
$500 - $3,000
Real Estate and Improvements
$0 - $1,000
Equipment, Software, and Supplies
$3,000 - $5,000
Signage
$0 - $500
Insurance
$1,500 - $3,500
Miscellaneous Opening Costs
$500 - $1,000
Advertising and Marketing & Promotional Materials
$2,000 - $5,000
Additional Funds - 3 months
$2,500 - $7,000
Total
$25,000 - $42,500
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Type of Expenditure
Amount
Initial Franchise Fee
$15,000
Travel and Living Expenses for Initial Interview
$0 - $1,500
Initial Training Fees and Travel and Living Expenses While Training
$500 - $3,000
Real Estate and Improvements
$0 - $1,000
Equipment, Software, and Supplies
$3,000 - $5,000
Signage
$0 - $500
Insurance
$1,500 - $3,500
Miscellaneous Opening Costs
$500 - $1,000
Advertising and Marketing & Promotional Materials
$2,000 - $5,000
Additional Funds - 3 months
$2,500 - $7,000
Total
$25,000 - $42,500
Franchise Disclosure Document
Below is Hunting Lease Network's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.
Number of units
Hunting Lease Network had 15 total units in 2025, of which 14 were franchised-owned and 1 company-owned.
The Hunting Lease Network® franchise provides several types of training programs for franchisees:
Initial Training Program Before opening the franchised business, the franchisee (or a principal) must complete the Initial Training Program in Omaha, Nebraska. This session lasts one day (excluding travel) and must be completed to the Franchisor’s satisfaction. The franchisee bears all expenses including travel, lodging, meals, and salaries during training.
Additional Training Programs Franchisor may require franchisees to attend additional training, annual meetings, or seminars throughout the year. Only one such mandatory session per year is permitted, with a maximum duration of three days. These may be held at locations chosen by the Franchisor, and franchisees are responsible for all related costs.
Training at the Franchisee’s Facility Upon request, the Franchisor may provide training at the franchisee's facility. This service costs $500 per day plus expenses such as travel, lodging, and meals. The Franchisor submits an invoice after training, payable within 14 days.
Territory Protection
The Hunting Lease Network® provides exclusive territory rights to franchisees, as detailed in the Franchise Agreement. While the agreement prevents the franchisor from granting new franchises or opening company-owned outlets in that territory, this protection applies only if the franchisee remains in compliance.
If the franchisee fails to meet performance standards, the franchisor may reduce the territory, allow new franchises, or establish its own operations within it. Thus, territory protection is conditional, not guaranteed.
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