FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT KIT
th April 8 2016 The WMLBA announced the inaugural th season that will tip off October 15 2016. It s the perfect time to join WMLBA! Dear Prospective Franchise Owner, On behalf of our leadership group and corporate staff your initial interest in WMBLA is appreciated. We are seeking enthusiastic owners to proudly represent WMLBA in key markets across the U.S. Our mission is to develop women of excellence by taking their craft to the highest level of performance. Our momentum and commitment to excellence fuels our quest to build performance in women s basketball and equity in our brand for all of our franchise owners. We have assembled an experienced and highly professional support team to help achieve business goals and locking in key partnerships to lower operating costs of doing business. I appreciate you allowing us to share the key benefits of the WMLBA franchising and we look forward to addressing any initial questions you may have. Our time is now! Janell Burse Deputy Commissioner
Success Starts with the right ownership group! Innovative Marketing and brand evolution. Comprehensive training and Collective Bargaining Agreement Women s Minor League Network and Free Agent Camps
Why join WMLBA? Once you decide to franchise a team our league will work with your team on target marketing groups in your demographic location, and assist with partnerships in the area. Your team will immediately be affiliated with all current WMLBA league sponsors and press releases. Intelligent marketing strategies and tactics will keep fans in attendance and attract new ones. Our league marketing team will back you with branded league promotional material for big games on the schedule. The WMLBA will also ensure a strong online presence unlike other Professional Women s Basketball Leagues!
Training and CBA The WMLBA has your back! Our league is designed for your franchise to thrive in today s economy. Demographics of teams have been strategically chosen to cut travel expenses. Our league will train each franchise to make sure the business plan for the season is appropriate and profitable for both parties involved. Our Collective Bargaining Agreement or CBA will be enforced guaranteeing wage scales, working hours, training, playing facilities, health and safety ensuring every franchise is operating under the same code of conduct and working conditions.
The Women s Minor League Network The WMLBA has a partnership with Blue Frame Technology ensuring that your team will get national coverage... allowing the WNBA, FIBA teams and scouting coordinators to see games played, increasing the exposure level of your team s brand and generating revenue for you franchise. Local businesses in the area can pay for commercial spots during your team s game. Another form of revenue for your team will be the game day sponsors as well as local team sponsorships. Each franchise will be required to open a 501c. In an effort to lower business costs a great deal of business operations will be conducted under the 501c therefore being tax deferred. We have laid the foundation for growth by focusing on team performance, operational efficiencies and profitability. The WMLBA will also organize free agents camps in your team s city also generating revenue for your team and filling roster spots for the season.
Frequently Asked Questions At WMLBA our future is bright and our purpose is clear. What are the qualifications to franchise a WMLBA team? Credit score of 600+. Net Worth of $20,000. The ideal candidate should have an entrepreneurial spirit, as well as sales and marketing experience. Is a WMLBA team easy to operate? Yes, our business model, travel schedule, team locations, partnerships and television network are clear and simple to follow. What athletes are the WMLBA looking for? The WMLBA is a development league seeking younger players to develop and extend their playing careers. What are the ongoing fees to the WMLBA? Franchisees pay an ongoing royalty fee of 6% to the WMLBA for total team sales. Each franchisee will be required to pay a $7,500 franchising fee. This fee will cover your team s DBA licensing, home and away uniforms, logo design, sales training, basketballs for practices and games, website development, and games televised on the women s minor league network. How much money do the players make? Players will be required a minimum salary of $100 per game but no more than $250 per game in an effort for keep a level playing field. This information will be included in the CBA I m ready to go what s the next step? Complete the request for consideration at WMLBA.com so we can start the process or call Toll Free (844) 34- WMLBA to speak with a Franchise Development Manager.