Midwest Shooting Center^®

Entertainment & Recreation • Year: 2024

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What Is Midwest Shooting Center?

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Midwest Shooting Center Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchise provides extensive support with 277 total initial training hours and a Training & Support score of 100, giving strong pre-opening and ongoing help, but the biggest risk is the very high maximum estimated startup cost of $3,556,600, which — combined with equipment needs up to $1,261,000 and reserves up to $300,000 — could require substantial financing.

Pros

277 total initial training hours (well above typical for Entertainment & Recreation, top 10%) and a Training & Support score of 100 (top quarter) — you get extensive, high-quality pre-opening training and clear ongoing support.

Zero disclosed lawsuits, government penalties, or franchisor-initiated enforcement actions (all well below typical, bottom 5%) — the system has a clean legal and regulatory record.

Manager-required equity percentage is 0 (well below typical, bottom 5%) — you have flexibility to structure manager ownership and compensation without mandatory equity rules.

Cons

The maximum estimated startup cost is $3,556,600 (well above typical for ALL, top 5%), meaning your upper-bound capital requirement could be much higher than peers and you should plan for costs reaching that range.

High equipment and cash-reserve needs: Item 7 assets max $1,261,000 and assets min $699,050 (both well above typical, top 5%), plus reserves min $150,000 and max $300,000 (well above typical, top 10%) — this raises the amount of cash on hand and financing you’ll need before break-even.

Franchised units = 0 (well below typical for Entertainment & Recreation, bottom 5%) — the system is early-stage, so you’ll be among the first operators with limited franchisee peers to interview about real-world operations.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Territory Protection

48/100

NORMAL

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units. Franchisor retains rights to sell via e‑commerce and alternative distribution channels, develop additional units in the surrounding market, and acquire/convert outlets, with protection contingent on meeting performance quotas and subject to site-specific rights.

Training & Support

100

Excellent

The brand provides an extensive 277-hour training curriculum designed to prepare five personnel for launch, emphasizing comprehensive operational and facility readiness. The program includes on-site launch support for operational readiness, with travel and lodging expenses the responsibility of the franchisee, and certain on-site services available at additional cost.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Midwest Shooting Center Franchise?

Opening a Midwest Shooting Center franchise requires a total initial investment of $1,828,650 to $3,556,600, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$1,828,650

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$3,556,600

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$40,000

Real Estate$805,500

Equipment & Assets$699,050

Reserves$150,000

Training$4,300

Other$129,800

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$40,000

Real Estate$1,751,000

Equipment & Assets$1,261,000

Reserves$300,000

Training$7,000

Other$197,600

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

Midwest Shooting Center Franchise Earnings: Not Disclosed

Midwest Shooting Center did not disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. Not all franchisors choose to publish this information, which can make it harder for prospective owners to evaluate expected revenue before investing.

This franchise company did not publish these results.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Midwest Shooting Center franchise?

The total initial investment for a Midwest Shooting Center franchise ranges from $1,828,650 to $3,556,600, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the Midwest Shooting Center initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for Midwest Shooting Center is $40,000, as stated in the 2024 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

Does Midwest Shooting Center disclose franchise revenue data?

Midwest Shooting Center did not disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2024 FDD. Not all franchisors choose to publish this information.

Does Midwest Shooting Center have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

Midwest Shooting Center received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2024 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does Midwest Shooting Center offer exclusive franchise territories?

Midwest Shooting Center received a territory protection score of 48 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units.

What training does Midwest Shooting Center provide to new franchisees?

Midwest Shooting Center received a training and support score of 100 out of 100. The brand provides an extensive 277-hour training curriculum designed to prepare five personnel for launch, emphasizing comprehensive operational and facility readiness.

How many Midwest Shooting Center franchise locations are there?

Midwest Shooting Center had 7 total locations as of the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is Midwest Shooting Center?

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