Established
2011
Franchise Units
135
Minimum Investment
$94,000
Franchise Fee
$49,500
Total Investment Range
$143,000
Home Based
Yes
Description
Apex Leadership Co. is a premier youth fundraising franchise that combines fitness, leadership, and character development with a highly profitable, scalable business model.
- Low overhead, high margins
- 90% Recurring revenue
- Top performers exceeding $1.7M in revenue and $350K in net profit
Backed by comprehensive training, exclusive territories, and ongoing support, Apex is an ideal opportunity for motivated entrepreneurs seeking financial success and meaningful community impact.
Background
Founded: 2011
First Franchise Launched: 2012
Founders: Founded by Scott Donnell (with Jamie Krasnov currently serving as CEO).
Total Franchise Units: 135+
U.S. Registration: Available in all states except Washington
Canada Franchise Availability: Not currently offered
International Franchise Availability: Not available
Why Choose Apex Fun Run?
APEX FUN RUN MISSION
A franchise business dedicated to making a meaningful impact by building young leaders within your local community.
Today, most schools struggle with limited funding. Parent–Teacher Organizations are overworked, under-resourced, and in need of support. Apex Fun Run provides a unique, hassle-free fundraising solution that delivers real results—empowering kids, supporting schools, and offering a rewarding franchise opportunity for you.
Is Apex Fun Run Right for You?
If you are looking for a business where you can use your skills to:
- Work closely with kids, parents, teachers, and school administrators
- Implement leadership-based curriculum for young students
- Coordinate engaging school-wide programs
- Recruit, hire, and train energetic team members
Then Apex Fun Run is worth serious consideration.
Support Training
Financial Assistance Provided: Yes
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Co-Operative Advertising: No
Marketing and Operations Training: Yes
Ideal Candidate
This business model is an owner-operator model. An owner’s main functions in the business are:
Lead sales, re-books & communication with new and current schools
Connect with School system leaders
Pull the best attributes out of their team
Manage and lead staff (lean; ~3 employees)
Oversee inventory management and financials
Monitor KPIs
Work with franchisor to open multiple territories
Apex Leadership Co. is looking for candidates who have an entrepreneurial spirit, growth mindset and desire to impact their local community.
Able to tell the Apex Story
Solid networking traits
Strong sales & operational skills
Personable & not take themselves too seriously
Exceptional professional drive
Community-oriented
Interest in opening multiple territories (can work with singles as well)
Average Zee owns 2.5-3 territories
Top 25% own closer to 5 territories (over the course of 10 years)
Financial Detail
Financial Requirements
- Liquidity Requirement: $50,000
- Net Worth Requirement: $150,000
- Total Investment: $94,000 – $143,000
- Initial Franchise Fee: $49,500
- Initial Training Fee: $10,000
Ongoing Fees
- Royalty Fee:
- 8% on total gross revenue
- 6% on Anython revenue only
Operational Details
- Average Number of Employees: 3
- Passive Ownership: Not permitted
- Home-Based Business: Yes
- B2B Model: Yes
- Master Franchise Opportunities: Not available