Source: FranopolisFreedom Boat Club
Freedom Boat Club is a boat club franchise that provides members with access to boating through club membership. Franchisees buy and maintain boats, provide training, and support members as they use the boats. The business is designed for people interested in the boating lifestyle and aims to make boating safer, simpler, and more economical by reducing common obstacles to joining and enjoying boating. Franchise opportunities are offered in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
The Business
SourcesFFS is a Florida limited liability company formed on February 14, 2011.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
Read More About The Business
Brunswick is the franchisor’s ultimate parent company, and Holdings and FOD are the franchisor’s indirect parent entities.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
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FFS is a Florida limited liability company formed on February 14, 2011.
Source NotesBrunswick is our ultimate parent company, and Holdings and FOD are our indirect parent entities.
What It Costs
SourcesYour location, business format and operating plan can change the total.
Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sales and Marketing Support Fee | $0 to $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Sales and Marketing Support Fee (10) $0 $15,000 |
| Start-up Advertising | $15,000 to $60,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Start-up Advertising $15,000 $60,000 |
| Deposits, Licenses/Permits | $1,000 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Deposits, Licenses/Permits (9) $1,000 $4,000 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Initial Franchise Fee (1) $50,000 $50,000 |
| Additional Funds - Three Months | $30,000 to $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Additional Funds - Three Months (11) $30,000 $50,000 |
| Real Estate | $3,000 to $9,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Real Estate (3) $3,000 $9,000 |
| Training Expenses | $2,000 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Training Expenses (2) $2,000 $4,000 |
| Insurance | $7,000 to $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Insurance (8) $7,000 $15,000 |
| Landlord Improvements (including Signage) | $2,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Landlord Improvements (including Signage) (4) $2,000 $5,000 |
| Furniture, Equipment | $2,000 to $3,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Furniture, Equipment (5) $2,000 $3,500 |
| Professional Fees | $1,500 to $7,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Professional Fees (7) $1,500 $7,000 |
| Boat Inventory | $150,000 to $400,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Boat Inventory (6) $150,000 $400,000 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT | $263,500 to $622,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (12) (13) $263,500 $622,500 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Initial Franchise Fee
View Disclosed Terms
You must pay us an initial franchise fee (“Initial Franchise Fee”) of $50,000 when you sign the Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 · Item 5
Review Fee Sources- Royalty
View Disclosed Terms
The greater of 6% of “Gross Revenues” or the Minimum Royalty (“Royalty”).
2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 · Item 6
Review Fee Sources- Marketing & Advertising
View Disclosed Terms
0.5% of Gross Revenues. We have established a system-wide fund... We reserve the right to increase this contribution to 1% of Gross Revenues.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 · Item 6
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Liquidated Damages | Liquidated damages will not, under any circumstances, be less than $30,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Technology Fee | Up to $1,000 per month (Not currently charged). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Payment Service Fee | Up to 4% of total charge. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Failure to Submit Required Report Fee | $100 per occurrence and $100 per week. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Minimum Royalty after first year | The “Minimum Royalty” is equal to $1,000 per month per FBC Location after its first year of operations. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Brand Building Fund Contribution | 0.5% of Gross Revenues. We have established a system-wide fund... We reserve the right to increase this contribution to 1% of Gross Revenues. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| BoatClass Service Fee | $190 per BoatClass agreement plus 6% of program revenue. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Late Payment | $100 per occurrence, plus the greater of: (a) the Prime Rate plus 8%; or (b) 18% per annum. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Default Advertising Fee | $500 per occurrence. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Satellite Location Fee | Our then-current fee (currently $10,000 for each additional Satellite Location or one-half of the then current Satellite Fee under certain circumstances when the Satellite Location will be operated at a social boating or yacht club). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Local and Regional Advertising Cooperatives | Established by cooperative members (up to 1.25% of Gross Revenues). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Boat Inventory | If you pay in cash, your costs will range from $100,000 to $300,000 depending on the number and types of vessels you purchase. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| United States veteran discount | Under this program, honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces and their spouses receive a 10% discount on our Initial Franchise Fee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Management Fee | $250 per day, the cost of transportation, subsistence, and lodging for the manager plus direct costs and expenses that we incur while managing your FBC Business. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Additional Training Fee | Our then-current fee (currently $150 per person per day), plus tuition charges, the cost of transportation, subsistence, and lodging for the training representative. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Local Advertising Payment | The difference between the amount you spent on local advertising each month and your required local advertising expenditure (at least 1% of your monthly Gross Revenues beginning 30 days after opening your FBC Business). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Audit Expenses | We estimate this cost to be between $1,000 and $12,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Transfer Fee | $15,000. $1,000 non-refundable deposit at time of transfer application submittal; remaining balance at time of approved transfer. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Royalty | The greater of 6% of “Gross Revenues” or the Minimum Royalty (“Royalty”). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Insufficient Funds Fee | $100 per occurrence. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Minimum Royalty after second year | $2,000 per month per FBC Location beginning after its second year of operations through the term of your Franchise Agreement. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | You must pay us an initial franchise fee (“Initial Franchise Fee”) of $50,000 when you sign the Franchise Agreement. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Initial Franchise Fees collected during last fiscal year | During our last fiscal year, ended December 31, 2025, we collected Initial Franchise Fees ranging from $25,000 to $50,000, with the lower end including discounts for existing franchisees and military discounts for veterans. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Sales and Marketing Support Fee | The services and fees may be one-time or ongoing and range from $100 to several thousand dollars depending on the services a franchisee requests from us. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Successor Franchise Fee | 25% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee... If we are not offering Franchises at the time of your renewal, the renewal fee will be $15,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Insurance reimbursement | You must reimburse our costs plus a twenty percent (20%) administrative fee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Additional bordering Franchise discount | If you are already a franchisee and purchase additional Franchises that border the protected territory of an FBC Business you operate, you will receive a discount of 50% off the then-current Initial Franchise Fee that we are charging at the time of purchase. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Conversion Owner maximum discount | Conversion Owners will receive a reduction equal to 6% of the last full month’s membership dues multiplied by 12, with a maximum discount of up to $25,500 off the Initial Franchise Fee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesSee how the disclosed startup costs fit your cash, reserves, and financing plans.
Your Role As An Owner
SourcesThe franchisor requires that you directly operate your FBC Business.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 42 · Item 15 · View Source
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Source NotesWe require that you directly operate your FBC Business.
Inside The FDD
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01The Business And Its Ownership
FFS is a Florida limited liability company formed on February 14, 2011.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
Brunswick is the franchisor’s ultimate parent company, and Holdings and FOD are the franchisor’s indirect parent entities.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
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FFS is a Florida limited liability company formed on February 14, 2011.
Source NotesBrunswick is our ultimate parent company, and Holdings and FOD are our indirect parent entities.
04Bankruptcy Disclosure
This FDD reports no bankruptcy matters that require disclosure under Item 4.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 · Item 4 · View Source
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Source NotesNo bankruptcy information is required to be disclosed in this Item.
05Fees Paid To Get Started
The initial franchise fee is $50,000, due when you sign the franchise agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 · Item 5 · View Source
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Source NotesYou must pay us an initial franchise fee (“Initial Franchise Fee”) of $50,000 when you sign the Franchise Agreement.
07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $263,500 to $622,500. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 · Item 7 · View Source
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Source NotesTOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (12) (13) $263,500 $622,500
08Suppliers And Required Purchases
The franchisor’s parent, Brunswick, the franchisor’s affiliate Brunswick Family Boat Co., Inc., the franchisor’s affiliate Boston Whaler, Inc., the franchisor’s affiliate Brunswick Leisure Boat Company, LLC, the franchisor’s affiliate Thunder Jet Boats, Inc., and the franchisor’s affiliate Lund Boat Company are approved suppliers of boats.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 · Item 8 · View Source
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Source NotesOur parent, Brunswick, our affiliate Brunswick Family Boat Co., Inc., our affiliate Boston Whaler, Inc., our affiliate Brunswick Leisure Boat Company, LLC, our affiliate Thunder Jet Boats, Inc., and our affiliate Lund Boat Company are approved suppliers of boats.
15Owner Participation
The franchisor requires that you directly operate your FBC Business.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 42 · Item 15 · View Source
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Source NotesWe require that you directly operate your FBC Business.
17Renewal, Transfer And Ending The Agreement
If you are in good standing and you meet other requirements, you may enter into two successor terms of five years.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 44 · Item 17 · View Source
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Source NotesIf you are in good standing and you meet other requirements, you may enter into two successor terms of five years.
18Public Figures
The franchisor says it currently does not use public figures to promote this franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 47 · Item 18 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not currently use any public figure to promote our Franchises.
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