Corporate Report: September 27

i9 Sports franchisee grows southern territories
Former heavyweight boxer Larry Jackson has purchased and started operating the i9 Sports franchise territories in Charlotte, Manatee and Sarasota counties.

Jackson began his career with i9 Sports as a coach in 2006 before becoming an owner in Manatee County in 2008. The expansion more than doubles the number of kids in his league from 1,350 to almost 3,000. As part of the expansion, Jackson goes from managing one location to seven and will double his staff from 15 to 30.

Founded in 2003, Riverview-based fitness franchise i9 Sports has franchises in 30 states, and reported $5.4 million in 2012 revenues to the Business Observer. It offers flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball and cheerleading.