Franchise Opportunity

THE ON-RAMP TO
THE MOUNTAIN LIFE.
city by city.

We're building the first national indoor ski and snowboard school network in America — and changing everything for ski and snowboard families along the way. First mover wins. We're looking for the right people to bring Shredder to their city.

Initial Investment

$250K – $362K

Territories Available

100+

✓Proven system across 9 open locations in 6 states

✓Year-round revenue — no physical snow dependency

✓Kids average 8–10 lessons per session and many do 2 sessions

✓Protected territories — first mover advantage in your market

✓Full training, proprietary curriculum, ongoing support

Start the Conversation

Takes 2 minutes. We respond within 48 hours. No obligation — just a real conversation about whether your market is a fit.

"I don't sell Shredder. I find the right teammates who want to bring it to their town.

The question isn't IF Shredder is coming to your city. It's WHEN — and whether it'll be you or someone else."

Rob Griswold

Owner, Shredder Ski

30K+

Kids trained to date

4.9★

Average Google rating

Open locations · 6 states

100+

Target locations by 2028

Three years from now, a family in your city will be up early, helping their kids get all geared up, hoping for first chair — and then watch their kid step off the chairlift and just go. No hesitation. No fear. They'll ski together that day — actually together, on the same run, at the same time. The kid will cry when it's time to leave.

Mom and dad will smile knowing they're now part of the club.

Even though they ultimately did the majority of the work, they'll give you the credit. You helped make that moment possible. For over a decade that's what we have done — and that feeling never gets old.

That's what it means to bring Shredder to your city.

The Business Model

Why Shredder Works
as a Business.

Most youth activity franchises are seasonal. Shredder is not. Here's why the unit economics are unlike anything else in the youth sports space.

Year-Round Revenue

4 sessions per year. 8–10 lessons per session. Holiday camps. Summer camps. Revenue that doesn’t evaporate when the snow melts. Open all year.

365 days/year

Exceptional Customer Loyalty

Shredder families don’t just enroll — they stay for many years after their first lesson. Training leads to gear, gear leads to lift passes, lift passes lead to mountain trips, mountain trips lead to massive referrals. We are constantly adding value at every stage of the ski family journey. The value and partnerships grow every season.

Amazing partnerships = best value for families

Cult-Like Referral Community

Shredder locations become the hub for ski families in a market. When you help one family become a mountain family, they become your biggest fans and marketers. "You HAVE to go to Shredder BEFORE you go to the mountains" is how most families learn about Shredder.

60+% of new families via referral

Low Complexity Operations

No food. No perishables. No kitchen. No complex inventory. The model is elegant — a facility, a slope, certified instructors, and a proven curriculum. Show up, teach kids to ski, go home. A simple and incredibly fun business to be a part of.

No inventory or food ops

Suburban & Urban Market Fit

Most locations are in upper-middle-income suburbs — the same families who spend heavily on youth sports and enrichment. Early data suggests strong performance across both mountain and non-mountain markets. In Chicago, Dallas, and Detroit, Shredder isn’t a supplement to their ski life — it is their ski life. The demand is real. Nobody else is serving it.

Best opportunity: cities far from the mountain

First-Mover Advantage

We started it. We are the only ones doing this at scale. A decade of experience and a proven system across 9 locations in 6 states. Early franchise partners lock in the best territories — and once a market is gone, it’s gone.

Category creator — ground floor opportunity

The Investment

What You're Investing In.

Full transparency on what it costs to open a Shredder location — and what that investment buys you.

Typical Investment Breakdown

Franchise fee

$33,000

Facility buildout & slope

$81K–$130K

Equipment & gear inventory

$60K–$75K

Signage, furniture & office equipment

$13K–$19K

Technology & booking system

Included

Training & launch marketing

$10K–$16K

Insurance, legal, architecture & misc

$18K–$24K

Working capital reserve

$35K–$65K

Total Range

$250K–$362K

SBA financing available for qualified candidates

What's included in your investment

✓A "toolbox" of 13+ years of everything we did right

✓The benefit of not having to make 10+ years of dumb mistakes

✓Full buildout spec & contractor network — we can build your slopes or consult with a local contractor of your choice

✓Proprietary curriculum & instructor training — this is our bread & butter, we'll bring you up to speed quickly

✓Booking & scheduling platform — focus on growing your business, not worrying about software

✓Marketing launch playbook — each location we open builds on the previous launch

✓Protected territory agreement

✓Ongoing operations support & coaching — the better you do, the better we do. We will help you every step of the way

✓National brand & marketing assets

✓A built-in network of franchisees who've already opened new markets from scratch. Learn directly from them.

SBA Financing Available

Shredder is SBA-eligible. Qualified candidates can finance a significant portion of the total investment with as little as 10–20% down.

Protected Territories

Is Your Market Open?

9 locations currently operating. 11 territories recently claimed. First multi-unit territory confirmed by a current franchisee.

Inquire to confirm availability in your city.

Check My Market →

Markets are awarded exclusively — once your city is taken, it's gone.

Franchisee Voices

FROM PEOPLE WHO
made the jump.

★★★★★

"Our two daughters did ski lessons at the Denver location when we lived there and loved it! They now go to the Chicago location, which has been equally amazing!"

Kirbi T.

Mom · Chicago, IL

★★★★★

"This is the best way to teach your kids to ski. Kids get comfortable in the gear. They gain confidence and skills. The instructors are great. They always keep it fun. You will be shocked at how well it prepares them."

Georgia V.

Mom · Lafayette, CO

★★★★★

"If you are teaching little kids to ski and don't do this before, you blew it."

Trace H.

Local Guide · Midvale, UT

"I don't know why we're wired this way. It's not normal to willingly get up before dawn to chase a snow storm and be first in line. But own it — because it's ok to be different. And it is absolutely worth it when you win."

Rob Griswold

Owner, Shredder Ski

Who We're Looking For

The Ideal Shredder
Franchise Partner.

We're not looking for passive investors. We're looking for operators who are genuinely excited about building something meaningful in their community.

✓

Entrepreneurial operator

You build things, not just manage them

✓

Passion for youth & kids

This business is about changing kids' lives

✓

Community builder

You know your market and its families

✓

Growth mindset

Multi-unit ownership is on the table

✓

Financial readiness

$250K–$362K liquid or financeable

✓

Loves the sport

Skiing or snowboarding background a plus

The Shredder Method

From First Conversation
to Opening Day.

Here's exactly what to expect.

Intro Call

20 min conversation to learn about your background, market, and goals. No pressure — just an introduction and a real discussion.

~Week 1

Brand Presentation

60 min video call with you and your partner(s). Deep dive into the Shredder model, unit economics, support structure, and what ownership actually looks like day-to-day. Most questions get answered here.

~Week 2–3

Territory & Site Review

We evaluate your market together — demographics, ideal locations, protected territory scope. We encourage a visit to an existing location — seeing it in person changes everything.

~Week 3–4

Launch Planning

Franchise agreement, buildout timeline, hiring plan, pre-opening marketing. Time to launch!

~Week 6–10

Limited Territories Remaining

BRING SHREDDER
to your city.

We're selecting a limited number of franchise partners in the next expansion phase. Early partners get the best territories, the best support, and the best position in the fastest-growing youth sports category in America.

No obligation. We respond within 48 hours. Initial investment $250K–$362K.

THE ON-RAMP TOTHE MOUNTAIN LIFE.city by city.

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Why Shredder Worksas a Business.

What You're Investing In.

Is Your Market Open?

FROM PEOPLE WHOmade the jump.

The Ideal ShredderFranchise Partner.

From First Conversationto Opening Day.

BRING SHREDDERto your city.

THE ON-RAMP TO
THE MOUNTAIN LIFE.
city by city.

Why Shredder Works
as a Business.

FROM PEOPLE WHO
made the jump.

The Ideal Shredder
Franchise Partner.

From First Conversation
to Opening Day.

BRING SHREDDER
to your city.