Facility Founders: Your Complete Partner for Building Winning Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Facilities

Facility Founders - Sports & Fitness Focused Construction & Consulting

If you have the vision for a sports, fitness, or recreation facility, Facility Founders is the partner that can turn that vision into reality. We are a national construction and consulting firm dedicated to serving government agencies, commercial developers, and sports entrepreneurs & coaches in every region of the United States.

Our work begins with your idea, but it does not stop until you have a fully operational, profitable, and sustainable facility that can stand the test of time. Whether you are building from the ground up, transforming an existing space, or seeking a comprehensive operational strategy before breaking ground, we provide the expertise, resources, and proven systems needed to make it happen.

What sets Facility Founders apart is the way we approach every project. We operate through two specialized yet complementary divisions: Consulting and Construction. Each is designed to solve specific challenges, but when combined, they create a seamless pathway from concept to completion. The Consulting Division focuses on strategic planning, market validation, operational structure, funding acquisition, and procurement. The Construction Division delivers design, project management, quality control, and turnkey facility builds, ensuring your vision is executed with precision, compliance, and industry-specific expertise.

This structure gives you flexibility. Some clients hire us solely for planning and funding strategy, leaving construction to another builder. Others work with us exclusively for construction, bringing us in once their plans are finalized. Many choose to engage both divisions, gaining a unified partner who understands every stage of the process and ensures every decision—whether financial, operational, or structural supports the long-term success of the facility.

And that’s where the true value of Facility Founders comes into focus, because once we understand your goals, your market, and your financial strategy, we can begin shaping the path forward through…

Why We Exist

Once your vision is clear, the next challenge is bringing it to life. The sports facility industry is filled with promising concepts that never make it past the idea stage or that open their doors only to close within a few years. The cause is almost always the same. They lack the right combination of planning, funding, compliance, and execution.

Many firms focus on only one part of that equation. Consultants can provide business plans but cannot build. Contractors can handle the construction but often overlook the operational and financial strategy needed for long-term success. Facility Founders was created to close that gap. We unite the strategic insight of experienced consultants with the hands-on skill of a licensed general contractor so our clients have a complete pathway from concept to completion.

This approach allows us to understand the entire lifecycle of a facility before the first shovel hits the ground. Our plans are not just designed for aesthetics or construction efficiency. They are built to ensure operational viability, user satisfaction, and strong financial performance. Every construction decision is made with the future operation of the facility in mind, from layout and functionality to compliance and maintenance.

The result is a facility that thrives in the real world. It is not only compliant with regulations and built to last, but it is also profitable, scalable, and sustainable. We have helped clients secure funding, navigate complex approval processes, and complete projects that continue to serve their communities and generate returns long after opening day.

To make this possible, we structure our services into two core divisions that work independently or together depending on the needs of each project. The first of these divisions is our Consulting Division, where every successful facility begins.

Two Divisions, One Mission

Every successful project at Facility Founders begins with the understanding that no two clients have the same needs, budget, or timeline. That is why our work is divided into two core divisions that can operate independently or together, depending on the scope of the project. These divisions are the Consulting Division and the Construction Division, each designed to solve distinct challenges while working seamlessly as part of a unified process.

Consulting Division: Plan, Fund, and Operate With Confidence

Our consulting division exists to ensure that every facility we touch is profitable, sustainable, and aligned with the community it serves. We start with a detailed market and feasibility analysis, which examines location potential, demand forecasts, competitive landscape, and revenue modeling to confirm the viability of the project before significant investments are made. We then move into business and operational strategy, developing staffing structures, program offerings, pricing models, marketing approaches, and long-term growth strategies tailored to the client’s goals.

Risk management is a core part of our consulting service. We help clients establish safety protocols, secure appropriate insurance coverage, ensure contract compliance, and develop operational continuity plans to prepare for unexpected challenges. From a financial perspective, our clients gain direct access to more than five hundred million dollars in annual funding opportunities through our trusted network of partners, along with flexible financing options and exclusive vendor discounts for equipment, technology, and supplies.

Our consulting division works with a wide range of clients, from first-time sports entrepreneurs launching their first private facility to municipalities and organizations preparing for large-scale public projects. In every case, we provide actionable plans and clear funding pathways that can be implemented immediately.

Construction Division: Build It Right the First Time

When it is time to move from plans to reality, our construction division steps in as a licensed, insured, and bonded general contractor, as required by the jurisdiction and scope of the project. Unlike general contractors who work across unrelated industries, we specialize exclusively in sports, fitness, and recreation facilities. This focus allows us to bring unmatched expertise to every build, ensuring the final product meets both operational needs and user expectations.

Our construction services begin with design and planning, where we coordinate with architects, optimize space usage, and ensure compliance with all relevant codes, accessibility requirements, and industry standards. For ground-up construction projects, we provide full project management, oversee subcontractors, source materials, and maintain strict quality control from start to finish. We also handle renovations and expansions, modernizing existing spaces or increasing capacity to meet growing demand. For clients seeking a complete, ready-to-use facility, we offer turnkey delivery, managing everything from site preparation to handing over a fully operational and revenue-ready space.

Over the years, we have completed projects for government agencies, military installations, universities, private sports operators, and multi-location athletic businesses across the nation. Regardless of the scale or complexity, our goal remains the same: to deliver facilities that are built to perform, endure, and generate value for decades to come.

Industries We Serve

Our work spans across a diverse range of clients, but every project shares a common thread: a commitment to building spaces that inspire activity, foster community, and deliver lasting value.

In the government and military sector, we partner with federal agencies, military installations, and municipalities to design, renovate, and construct recreation facilities that meet strict compliance requirements while serving the needs of service members, veterans, and the public. These projects often carry unique security, accessibility, and operational demands, and our team is experienced in meeting them without compromising on quality or efficiency.

Within education and community organizations, we work with schools, colleges, universities, and athletic departments to create facilities that enhance student life, support athletic programs, and promote health and wellness. Whether it is a campus recreation center, an athletic training facility, or a community sports hub, we design and build with both immediate use and long-term adaptability in mind.

For private sports entrepreneurs, we develop gyms, specialized sports facilities, multi-sport complexes, performance centers, and rehabilitation spaces that are built to compete in a fast-changing market. These facilities are not only functional and visually appealing but also strategically designed to maximize revenue opportunities and customer retention. We understand that for private operators, every square foot has to work toward both the client experience and the bottom line.

By serving such a broad spectrum of industries, Facility Founders has built a deep well of expertise that allows us to adapt our approach to any environment, ensuring each facility is purpose-built for the audience it serves and the goals it must achieve.

Why Clients Choose Facility Founders

Clients come to Facility Founders because we understand their world. Our team brings industry-specific expertise that is rare among construction and consulting firms. We know the unique operational, financial, and compliance demands of sports, fitness, and recreation facilities, and we design and build with those realities in mind.

We provide complete end-to-end solutions, giving you the option to hire us for consulting, construction, or both. This flexibility means we can meet you where you are, whether you need strategic planning and funding support, a construction partner to bring existing plans to life, or a fully integrated process from concept to grand opening.

Our funding power sets us apart. Through our network of trusted partners, we offer access to more than five hundred million dollars in funding opportunities every year, along with exclusive vendor pricing that can reduce project costs and accelerate timelines.

We have a nationwide reach, serving clients in every state and maintaining licensing, insurance, and bonding where required. This allows us to operate seamlessly across jurisdictions and deliver consistent quality no matter the location.

Above all, we are results-driven. Every project is designed and built to perform financially, operationally, and structurally. Our work does not just meet expectations—it is intended to exceed them, ensuring that the facilities we deliver stand the test of time and generate lasting value.

How We Work

Our process begins with discovery and vision. We take the time to understand your goals, your audience, and your operational needs, ensuring that the foundation of the project is built on clarity and alignment.

From there, we move into feasibility and planning. This stage includes market analysis, financial modeling, and the development of design concepts that bring your vision into focus while validating its viability.

Next comes funding and procurement. We connect you with financing options, grants, and cost-saving vendor programs that can make your project more financially attainable without sacrificing quality.

Once the funding is in place and plans are finalized, we build and deliver. For construction clients, this means managing every aspect of the process from securing permits to handing over the keys. Our project management approach ensures timelines are met, budgets are honored, and quality standards are upheld.

Finally, we support the launch and operation of your facility. We make sure your space is ready to open its doors, fully equipped to generate revenue, and prepared to serve the people who will use it every day.

The Facility Founders Advantage

Facility Founders is more than a contractor and more than a consultant. We are both. This dual capability allows us to act as a single, unified partner who understands every stage of your project, from the earliest spark of an idea to the day you open your doors and well into the years that follow.

When you work with us, you gain more than services. You gain a team that can develop your business plan, secure your funding, design your facility, manage construction, and prepare your operations for long-term success. We combine deep industry knowledge with proven systems, trusted partnerships, and the ability to execute at the highest level.

Every project we take on is approached with the same mission: to deliver a facility that performs as well in practice as it does on paper. We know how to avoid the pitfalls that cause so many projects to fail, and we use our expertise to make sure your investment pays off for years to come.

If you are ready to move from concept to completion with a partner who understands every step of the journey, Facility Founders is ready to help.

Ready to bring your facility to life? Apply now at apply.facilityfounders.com or connect with us at facilityfounders.com/contact.