My Backyard Sports Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)
My Backyard Sports is a youth-sports-venue franchise offering indoor/outdoor field rentals, leagues, training and events for kids, serving families and youth-sports organizers, and known for flexible facility use, community integration and revenue diversification.
KEY FRANCHISE STATS
Franchisees
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3
+
n.a.
n.a.
Franchise fee
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$54,900
Investment
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$104,000 - $177,000
Revenue (AUV)
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Undisclosed
$523,000
+
n.a.
n.a.
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My Backyard Sports is a franchise business that specializes in designing and installing customized sports courts and athletic surfaces. The concept began in 2017 in the United States as a local service dedicated to building high-quality backyard sports setups. Today, the company is based in Closter, New Jersey, where it manages franchise development and overall system support.
The brand moved into franchising in 2020 after seeing strong consumer interest and consistent demand for its services.The company’s services cover the full range of athletic-court construction.
Franchise locations provide custom basketball courts, pickleball and tennis courts, multi-sport installations, artificial turf, equipment setup, surfacing solutions, and court striping or painting. Each project follows a complete turnkey process, from initial design to finished installation.
What sets My Backyard Sports apart is its emphasis on tailored, professional-grade results. The franchise uses high-quality materials, customized configurations, and a concierge-style project experience to create standout athletic spaces. This upscale service approach helps franchisees distinguish themselves in a rapidly expanding niche market.
Initial investment
The initial investment required for a My Backyard Sports franchise is $104,000 - $177,000. 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
$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 – $20,000
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 – $176,685
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Type of Expenditure
Amount
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 – $20,000
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 – $176,685
Franchise Disclosure Document
Below is My Backyard Sports's 2023 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.
Number of units
My Backyard Sports had 4 total units in 2023, of which 3 were franchised-owned and 1 company-owned.
My Backyard Sports provides a comprehensive suite of training programs to prepare franchisees for successful operation. These include both mandatory and optional sessions, delivered through a blend of in-person, virtual, and on-site formats. The following training components are outlined in the franchise agreement:
Initial Management Training Program: This is mandatory for franchisees and their General Manager and must be completed at least four weeks before opening. It includes classroom and hands-on training conducted at the franchisor’s headquarters, a franchised location, or virtually. Up to two people may attend at no charge, though all related expenses such as travel and lodging are the franchisee’s responsibility.
Opening Assistance: During the business launch, a trained franchisor representative will provide up to three days of on-site supervision and assistance to ensure proper implementation of operational procedures. This initial support is provided at no additional cost to the franchisee.
Additional and Ongoing Training: Franchisees may be required to attend mandatory annual conventions or business meetings, each lasting up to five days. Optional and remedial training may also be provided upon request or as deemed necessary by the franchisor, with associated costs such as per diem fees and travel expenses charged to the franchisee.
Territory Protection
My Backyard Sports provides its franchisees with a defined, limited protected territory, typically based on zip codes and demographic criteria. While franchisees are given the right to operate exclusively within this area, the franchisor does not grant exclusive territories.
Franchisees may face competition from other franchisees, company-owned outlets, or other distribution channels controlled by the franchisor. Although the franchisor agrees not to establish or license another My Backyard Sports franchise within a franchisee’s designated territory during the term of the agreement, it retains broad rights to sell its products and services through alternate channels.
These include retail, the Internet, and direct marketing, even within the assigned territory. Furthermore, the franchisor may serve large-scale or “Key Accounts” and merge with or acquire competitors without providing the franchisee any rights or compensation for those actions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the royalty fee?
The royalty fee for a My Backyard Sports franchise is 6.50%. In addition, you would have to pay the advertising (or national brand fund) fee of 3.00%.
What is the total investment?
The initial investment required for a My Backyard Sports franchise is $104,000 - $177,000. 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.
What is the initial franchise fee?
The initial franchise fee for a My Backyard Sports franchise is $54,900. This is typically paid upfront as part of the total initial investment, after signature of the Franchise Agreeement.