Hunting Lease Network Franchise
Audited FinancialsRisk Score
Pending analysis
Investment Range
$25,000 - $42,500
Franchise Fee
$15,000
Total US Locations
15
Business Summary
National Hunting Lease Network, L.L.C. franchises the right to market, negotiate, and manage license agreements for hunting and fishing rights between landowners, hunters, and anglers within specific geographic areas. These agreements are commonly known as hunting or fishing leases.
Corporate History
National Hunting Lease Network, L.L.C. (NHLN) was formed in Nebraska on October 1, 2004. NHLN's parent company is Farmers National Company, which was incorporated in Nebraska on November 22, 1929. Farmers National Company, the predecessor to NHLN, has operated this type of business since 1994 and developed the Hunting Lease Network brand in 2002. NHLN was assigned all rights to the Hunting Lease Network on October 1, 2004, and has offered franchises for this business since its formation in 2004.
Financial Overview
Investment Range
$25,000 - $42,500
Franchise Fee (Low)
$15,000
Franchise Fee (High)
$15,000
Royalty %
5%
Equipment Costs (Low)
$3,000
Equipment Costs (High)
$6,500
Working Capital
$4,750
Audited Financials
Yes
Offers Financing
No
Audit Opinion
Unqualified opinion
Financial Health Notes
FNC, Inc. and its subsidiaries (including National Hunting Lease Network) received an Unqualified Opinion from their independent auditor, Deloitte & Touche LLP, for their consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2024 and 2023. This indicates that the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. The auditor noted that the company adopted a new accounting standard for Leases effective October 1, 2022, which had a material impact on the consolidated balance sheets but not on the consolidated statements of income or cash flows; the auditor's opinion was not modified with respect to this matter, indicating no concerns for National Hunting Lease Network's financial health.
Financing Details
National Hunting Lease Network does not offer any direct or indirect financing to its franchisees. The franchisor also does not guarantee any notes, leases, or other financial obligations for franchisees, nor does it provide assistance in obtaining financing from third parties.
Performance Metrics
Total US Locations
15
Franchised Units
14
Corporate Units
1
Avg Square Footage
500
Franchising Since
2004
Legal & Compliance Analysis
Recent Litigation
No
Bankruptcy
No
Litigation Summary
National Hunting Lease Network has a clean legal record with no litigation cases or proceedings to report, as confirmed in Item 3 of the disclosure document.
Bankruptcy History
National Hunting Lease Network has no bankruptcy history to disclose, as stated in Item 4 of the disclosure document.
Agreement Terms
Initial Term
5 years
Renewal Term
5 years
Renewal Conditions
To renew their franchise agreement, National Hunting Lease Network franchisees must provide written notice of their desire to renew at least 90 days, but no more than 180 days, before the current term expires. A renewal fee of $1,000 is due, though this increases to $5,000 if notice is given less than 90 days prior to expiration. Franchisees must have satisfied all financial obligations to National Hunting Lease Network and its affiliates, comply with the franchisor's then-current qualification and training requirements (including bringing their facility up to new franchisee standards), sign a general release of claims against the franchisor, and execute the then-current form of Franchise Agreement, which may contain materially different terms and conditions.
Training & Support Program
Franchisor Assistance
National Hunting Lease Network provides franchisees with pre-opening assistance, including designating their exclusive territory, advising on office location, providing a list of pre-training duties, and furnishing specifications for required equipment and initial supplies. Two individuals receive initial training in Omaha, Nebraska. After opening, National Hunting Lease Network maintains a website for marketing and business management, offers continuing education (potentially via an intranet), provides telephone support during business hours, and offers advice on fees, pricing, financing, and advertising. Franchisees can request additional on-site training for a fee. The franchisor conducts periodic on-site visits for consultation and guidance, handles accounting services for all hunting leases, and maintains a mandatory master umbrella liability insurance policy for non-commercial hunters and anglers. National Hunting Lease Network also provides an Operating Manual, develops new processes, invites franchisees to optional regional/national meetings, and may require attendance at mandatory annual training programs (up to one per year, not exceeding three days). The franchisor actively works to expand its network and provides camera-ready or electronic artwork for advertising, along with marketing materials available for purchase.
Initial Training Hours
10.5
Training Location
Omaha, NE
Ongoing Support
After opening, National Hunting Lease Network provides ongoing support by maintaining one or more Internet websites for marketing and development, offering limited administrative access to these sites, and forwarding inquiries to franchisees. The franchisor provides continuing education, potentially through an internal computer network or intranet site, and offers telephone support during regular business hours. Franchisees can receive advice and guidance on standard fees, pricing, financing, and advertising. Upon request, additional training can be provided at the franchisee's office for a daily fee plus expenses. National Hunting Lease Network also conducts periodic on-site visits to franchise locations for consultation and guidance, providing written reports with suggested improvements or details of any defaults. The franchisor assists with brokering hunting leases using its marketing and negotiating systems and provides accounting services for all hunting leases. It maintains a mandatory master umbrella liability insurance policy for non-commercial hunters and anglers. Additionally, National Hunting Lease Network establishes and maintains an Operating Manual, tests and develops new processes, invites franchisees to optional regional/national meetings, and may require attendance at mandatory additional training programs, annual meetings, or seminars (up to one per year, not exceeding three days). The franchisor also actively pursues expansion of the network and makes camera-ready artwork and marketing materials available for purchase through an approved supplier.
Franchise Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile
National Hunting Lease Network primarily seeks entrepreneurs, hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, small business owners, and real estate professionals as ideal franchisees. These individuals are expected to market, negotiate, and manage license agreements for hunting and/or fishing rights within a particular geographic area.
Industry Experience Required
No
Management Experience Required
No
Sales Experience Required
No
Technical Skills Required
No
Operational Details
Location Type
Home-Based
Owner Participation
Supervisory
Territory Type
Limited
Territory Size Requirements
National Hunting Lease Network grants franchisees an exclusive territory defined by the boundaries of a specific state or a multiple-county area. The exact boundaries for each franchisee are detailed in Exhibit A to their Franchise Agreement.
Staffing Notes
National Hunting Lease Network requires that the franchisee, if an individual, or one of their principals, if an entity, must personally supervise the franchise business on its premises. Alternatively, the franchisee may employ a full-time manager for this purpose. This manager must have successfully completed National Hunting Lease Network's initial training program and be approved by the franchisor.