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The Apex Difference
Like any successful business we lead with our strengths. That’s why our programs work, our impact is high and our locally-owned franchises and their people are so successful.
I'm Interested
Our People
2 week in-person experience where a team of athletes work with each school to teach & model unique leadership lessons to students. Each lesson is customized to each grade and classroom.
Our Programs
Character building program is informed by feedback by current principals regarding key challenges and behavior opportunities in today's elementary schools
Locally Owned
Local owned and operated by a business owner in the community
Our Impact
Our program nets more for schools than our fun run competitors
Our Technology
Easy-to-use technology increases our reach to donors outside the community to boost results.
Above and beyond effort drive amazing and sustainable results.
We take pride in these numbers and in watching them grow each year.
1,747
Annual events
33
States where we've hosted programs
874,602
Students served
Our industry is growing and projected to accelerate even more in the next five years
$340
million by 2025*
Projected size of event based fundraising industry** **Fundraising Software Tools Report, 2022
LOW
Number of competitors that offer in-person programming
74k
Number of Elementary and Middle Schools we can serve throughout the US
With 10 years of consecutive unit growth, we’re honored to have been the recipients of these trusted industry recognitions.
500 Entrepreneur Franchise 2021
Entrepreneur Top Low-Cost Franchise 2021
Franchise Business Review Top Low Cost Franchises 2020 awards
We take pride in these numbers and in watching them grow each year.
1,747
Annual events
33
States where we've hosted programs
874,602
Students served
Our industry is growing and projected to accelerate even more in the next five years
$340
million by 2025*
Projected size of event based fundraising industry** **Fundraising Software Tools Report, 2022
LOW
Number of competitors that offer in-person programming
74k
Number of Elementary and Middle Schools we can serve throughout the US
With 10 years of consecutive unit growth, we’re honored to have been the recipients of these trusted industry recognitions.
500 Entrepreneur Franchise 2021
Entrepreneur Top Low-Cost Franchise 2021
Franchise Business Review Top Low Cost Franchises 2020 awards
Our path to ownership
We have a clear step-by-step process that ensures all potential franchisees have the knowledge and confidence they need to take the next step towards Apex ownership.
Get Started1Submit a Request
You’ll submit a request to learn more about an Apex franchise and we’ll be in touch shortly to set up an introductory meeting.
2Have an introductory call
During your initial 30-minute call with the VP of Franchise Development, you can ask all your burning questions and get honest answers to help you understand who we are.
3Tell us about yourself
As you move forward, we’ll ask you to share more information about yourself, including some financial information, and we’ll send you additional materials to ensure you’re in the know on everything Apex-related–from operations, our financials, and daily expectations.
4Feel supported by our VP
On this call we’ll check in to see if you have questions or further topics that need a conversation.
5Materials review call
For this call we’ll go over remaining questions about our potential partnership and make sure we’ve dotted the i’s and crossed the t’s.
6Talk to our CEO
Our CEO is a treasure trove of Apex knowledge. Be sure to ask him how many times he’s been slimed!
7Take the conclusion call
This is our final call to make sure that everyone is aligned on the path forward.
8Join a Discovery Day with the Leadership Team
We’ll be excited to meet you in person and show you IRL what Apex is all about.
9Get Leadership Team Approval
Once the Franchise Leadership Team approves your application and receives any legally required documentation, the final decision will be up to you.
"I would not have been able to have a large-scale fundraiser alone. The kids LOVE the Apex leaders and they make the program stand apart from being just another fundraiser."
Booster Executive Committee Member
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Joaquin Miller Elementary
Jason Lee
Lafayette, LA
Jay Burns
Charlotte, NC
Al Fragnoli
Detroit, MI
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Jason Lee
Lafayette, LA
"Love my job! I pinch myself every day for getting to do what I do. Would love for friends to have the same experience." -
Jay Burns
Charlotte, NC
"Apex is truly a one of kind program for schools and their communities. Apex is growing company with so much potential." -
Al Fragnoli
Detroit, MI
"Apex is an amazing way to impact the community in such a positive way. Love it!!"
