Franchise Sports in the US

Fans not cooling off

Competition is high and rising, but the inelastic nature of fans will ensure low volatility for this mature industry. If you get through the heavily regulated barriers, licensing and franchising, you'd need a stadium of monetary advancements backed up by political and public support. Technology within healthcare and improvements in stadiums are constantly evolving - unlike people's love of the game.

This industry comprises (1) sports teams or clubs participating in live professional or semi-professional sporting events (i.e. baseball, basketball, football, hockey, soccer, and jai alai games) before a paying audience; (2) and establishments primarily engaged in operating racetracks. The sports teams and clubs included in this industry may or may not operate their own arena, stadium, or other facility for presenting their games or other spectator sports events. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.