Hi-Five Sports Zone Northbrook Court

What Hi-Five Sports Zone Northbrook Court does

Hi-Five Sports Zone Northbrook Court is a single franchise location of the Hi-Five Sports franchise system, operating a 14,000 square foot custom-built indoor youth sports facility inside Northbrook Court mall (1515 Lake Cook Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062), opened in late 2018. The company serves children from preschool through 8th grade with age-appropriate sports programming, including basketball, flag football, soccer, multi-sport, golf, cheer, dance, and gymnastics, alongside birthday party packages and facility rentals. Programming is built around a positive reinforcement philosophy featuring the company's mascot Murphy and a Murphy Coins reward system tied to a Murphy Mart prize redemption experience.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer model with parents registering through the company website, paired with school-based after-school enrichment programs delivered at 20+ school locations in markets such as Manhattan and Westchester. Revenue streams include summer camps (priced from $375/week), six-week preschool and clinic sessions ($199/session), birthday parties ($425-$1,500 per event depending on scope), facility rentals, after-school enrichment, and franchise fees collected under the Hi-Five Sports Franchising LLC entity. The Northbrook Court location is described as the company's flagship, tracing to its original 1990 founding on Chicago's North Shore.

The wider franchise system was launched in 2015 and has grown to 15 locations across 7 states (Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Texas). Ownership is distributed across independent franchisees (e.g., Seth Goodman in Manhattan, Jake and Lindsey Fanning in Hamilton, OH, Whitney and Ira Johnson in NW Fort Worth), with no institutional investment, private equity backing, or public listing identified. The company is privately held with no disclosed revenue figures or funding rounds.

Name

Hi-Five Sports Zone Northbrook Court

Legal name

Hi-Five Sports Franchising LLC

Website

https://hifivesportszonenbc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hi-Five Sports Zone Northbrook Court operates a 14,000 sq ft indoor youth sports facility serving children preschool through 8th grade with camps, leagues, clinics, and birthday parties, under the Hi-Five Sports franchise system that spans 15 locations across 7 states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports Entertainment

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Entertainment Centers (Indoor развлечения: Arcade, Soft Play, Party Centers) (THAJAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arenas & Indoor Sports Centers (MPAKAEAB), Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), Intramural Sports & Recreational Leagues (EDALAIAC), Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF)

Keywords

• Youth sports programs
• Sports camp facility
• Birthday party venue
• After school enrichment
• Youth sports leagues

Headquarters

HQ city

Northbrook

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Youth Sports Programs: Recurring revenue from youth sports programming including camps, leagues, clinics, and classes. Programs operate seasonally (summer, school breaks) and year-round.
2. Birthday Party Packages: One-time event revenue from birthday party rentals at Sports Zone facilities. Includes sports activities, staff, food/beverages, and party lounges.
3. Facility Rentals: Hourly or event-based rental of sports facilities including basketball courts and turf fields for private events, team practices, and tournaments.
4. After-School Enrichment: School-based enrichment programs operated at local schools, parks, and community centers.
5. Franchise Fees: Revenue from franchise expansion through franchisee licensing fees for new Hi-Five Sports Club locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hi-Five Sports Zone Northbrook Court operates a 14,000 square foot custom-built indoor youth sports facility at Northbrook Court in Northbrook, Illinois. The company delivers youth sports entertainment programs for children from preschool through 8th grade, including camps, sports leagues, skills clinics, preschool enrichment, after-school programs, movement studio classes, birthday parties, and facility rentals. Programs emphasize age-appropriate equipment, teamwork, sportsmanship, and character development under the guidance of trained coaches.

Product overview

Hi-Five Sports Zone Northbrook Court operates as a youth sports entertainment franchise offering a diverse portfolio of programs centered around physical activity, teamwork, and character development for children from preschool through 8th grade. The flagship Northbrook Court location is a 14,000 square foot custom-built indoor facility featuring basketball courts, turf fields, and party lounges. The core product portfolio includes Summer Camp (the company's flagship 8-week program with 30+ year history), Sports Leagues (Flag Football and Hoops/Basketball), Before/After School Programs, School Break Camps, Movement Studio classes (Cheer, Dance, Gymnastics), Preschool Enrichment programs, Birthday Parties, and Facility Rentals. Additional offerings include Special Events like Parent's Night Out, Interactive Wall entertainment, and the Murphy Mart reward system. The company differentiates through age-appropriate equipment and field sizes, a lovable mascot named Murphy, and a philosophy emphasizing fun, teamwork, and positive reinforcement over competition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Summer Camp An eight-week outdoor summer sports camp offering multiple team sports, games, and healthy activities for children of all abilities, featuring the company's 30+ year tradition.
• School Break Camps Mini-version of the summer camp offered during school breaks, featuring sports, schoolyard games, themed days, and activities.
• Summer Sports Camp 4 Girls Summer camp program specifically tailored for girls, featuring team sports, games, and age-appropriate activities.
• Summer TOT Camp (1.5-3 year olds) Summer camp program designed for very young children ages 1.5 to 3 years old, introducing early sports and movement fundamentals.
• Birthday Parties Sports-themed birthday party packages including activities, equipment, staff, and use of party lounges, with standard and full-facility rental tiers.
• After School Club After-school program offering a variety of sports including basketball, softball/baseball, football, soccer, lacrosse, hockey, and volleyball.
• Hi-Five Flag Football League Outdoor flag football league program for children, providing a safe introduction to football fundamentals.
• Hi-Five Hoops League Basketball league program offering skills training and competitive gameplay for children, with age-appropriate equipment and hoop heights.
• Hi-Five Academy Preschool enrichment program introducing young children to sports fundamentals.
• Hi-Five Golf Classes Preschool golf instruction program introducing young children to the fundamentals of golf.
• Hi-Five Preschool Multi-Sport Multi-sport preschool program for pre-K children introducing a variety of sports fundamentals.
• Hi-Five Soccer Classes Preschool soccer instruction program introducing young children to soccer fundamentals.
• Little Ballers Preschool basketball fundamentals program introducing young children to basketball skills.
• Hi-Five Sports Club Enrichment Preschool enrichment program bringing sports programming to local schools and community centers.
• Cheer (Movement Studio) Studio cheerleading classes for children within the movement studio program offering.
• Dance (Movement Studio) Studio dance classes for children within the movement studio program offering.
• Gymnastics (Movement Studio) Studio gymnastics classes for children within the movement studio program offering.
• Little Artists Art class offering within the movement studio program.
• Movement Studio Camps School break camps with movement studio focus, providing activity continuity for studio program participants.
• Studio Parties Birthday party packages held within the movement studio facility, with cheer, dance, or gymnastics themes.
• Hi-Five Flag Football Skills Clinics Weekly developmental flag football program teaching football fundamentals to children through drills and training.
• Hi-Five Hoops Skills Clinics Basketball skills development program teaching dribbling, passing, shooting, and defensive play through drills and scrimmages.
• Open Gym Open gym access on weekends and weekdays for children to play sports and activities at the Sports Zone facility.
• Facility Rentals Hourly rental of individual courts, turf, or the entire Sports Zone for private events, team practices, or group gatherings.
• Hi-Five Special Events (Parent's Night Out) Special events including Parent's Night Out programs offering sports activities and entertainment for children while parents are away.
• Glenbrook Jr. Titans Youth sports league affiliated with the Glenbrook Jr. Titans athletic program.
• Hi-Five Shuttle Service Transportation shuttle service supporting program participation for families attending Hi-Five programs.
• Speed Agility & Quickness Training Sports training programs teaching athletes proper fundamentals and techniques including Form, Acceleration, Control, Technique, and Strength (F.A.C.T.S.).

Quantifiable outcome

• Children learn teamwork, respect, leadership, sportsmanship, friendship, loyalty, and family values through sports programs

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• British Swim School: Franchised children's swim-instruction program operating inside third-party facilities; comparable franchise economics and youth-instruction focus, though narrower in activity scope than Hi-Five's multi-sport portfolio.
• Lil' Kickers: Child-development-focused youth soccer program for ages 18 months to 9 years with structured curriculum; narrower vertical than Hi-Five but directly competes for the preschool-age sports market.

Direct peers

• The Little Gym: Franchised children's movement and sports enrichment program for ages 4 months to 12 years, with a curriculum-driven model and birthday-party offering that directly parallels Hi-Five's preschool multi-sport and birthday-party verticals.
• Pump It Up: Franchised indoor inflatable party and play centers specializing in birthday parties and group events — overlaps with Hi-Five's birthday-party hosting at the Sports Zone, though in a different activity vertical.
• Skyhawks Sports Academy: Youth sports instruction franchise offering multi-sport, soccer, basketball, flag football, and cheer programs for ages 2–14 via camps, clinics, and leagues — overlap with Hi-Five's league and clinic offerings.
• Sky Zone: Indoor trampoline and active-play family entertainment center chain offering birthday parties, open-jump sessions, and youth programs — closely matches Hi-Five's party-and-program mix in a venue-based FEC model.
• My Gym: Franchised children's fitness and developmental program for ages 6 weeks to 10 years offering structured classes, camps, and birthday parties — directly comparable to Hi-Five's preschool/movement studio portfolio.
• i9 Sports: Youth sports league franchise (flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball) for ages 3–14 with a similar franchise-driven, parent-pay, weekend-league model to Hi-Five's Hi-Five Hoops and NFL Flag Football.
• Goldfish Swim School: Franchised children's swim instruction and family swim facility with proprietary curriculum and birthday-party hosting; comparable to Hi-Five in franchise-driven youth sports instruction and party-based revenue.
• Amazing Athletes: Franchised multi-sport youth athletics program for ages 2–6 delivered through preschools, schools, and recreation centers, overlapping directly with Hi-Five's Hi-Five Academy, Multi-Sport, and school-enrichment products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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