Frozen Ropes Training Centers vs House of Speed Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Frozen Ropes Training Centers vs House of Speed including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Frozen Ropes Training Centers Franchise
House of Speed Franchise
Investment $219,800 - $276,200$79,500 - And Up
Franchise Fee $45,000$39,500
Royalty Fee 3-6%10%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19941998
Year Franchised 20030
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Frozen Ropes Training Centers Franchise
House of Speed Franchise
Experience -Extensive business training and sports performance training *Sales = Med *Network / Community Involvement = High *Wants to be involved in kids lives = High

Financing Options
 
Frozen Ropes Training Centers Franchise
House of Speed Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
Frozen Ropes Training Centers Franchise
House of Speed Franchise
Training - 3-5 business days in Aurora, IL
Support --
Marketing --
Operations -Number of employees: *Business Manager/Owner *Head Athletic Trainer/Sales *Trainers

Expansion Plans
 
Frozen Ropes Training Centers Franchise
House of Speed Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Frozen Ropes Training Centers

As the leaders in baseball and softball instruction, the Frozen Ropes teaching and business model has set the gold standard within the industry. We have become the most recognized name in baseball and softball instruction. With locations across the United States, Canada and Europe, Frozen Ropes has received national recognition for our instructional and business strategies that have been industry-tested since 1989. We are the only baseball and softball franchise company to have Major League teams and players as clients. Sports Illustrated, USA Today, ESPN, Newsweek, The New York Times and The Washington Posthave featured Frozen Ropes in their publications. All-stars Mariano Rivera, Manny Ramirez and Mike Bordick have partnered with Frozen Ropes in our instructional programs. Since 2000, Major league baseball has hired our National Director of Instruction, Tony Abbatine to learn more about the Frozen Ropes Visual Mechanics and Weighted Ball Throwing Program. In both 2006 and 2010 Frozen Ropes National Director, Tony Abbatine presented at both the American Baseball Coaches National Convention and the National Fast Pitch Coaches Convention, a true testament of the level of instruction being offered at the Frozen Ropes locations worldwide. Our Fast Pitch softball pitching camps have become the preferred choice with leagues across the U.S. and Canada. From Born to Play to our College Bound program, Frozen Ropes offers a program to fit every family budget and skill level. As a Frozen Ropes Training Center, our locations are provided a full-range of support, including, but not limited to: Site selection, design and build out recommendations. Lease review and business plan support. Equipment and apparel purchase with most major companies. Comprehensive sales, marketing, and advertising model for all programs and events. Full instructional training model (live training, video, and text) with accompanying teaching techniques and national certifications. Industry-specific operations and administrative manuals for staffing and facility issues. Full access to sales collateral, event flyers, brochures, and wall signage. Annual check-ups on your business to formulate new revenue goals and expansion strategies. Full Pro-shop design and inventory support. Monthly conference calls to share business strategies for the upcoming season. Two-day Annual Owners Meetings. Daily support from our full-time license support. Continuous live training sessions for your staff. National revenue sharing events (showcases, overnight camps, College Bound, national and regional tournaments).

About House of Speed

Explosion, Strength, Speed and Flexibility
House of Speed provides the best available sport-specific performance training. House of Speed is continuously developing and refining the most current training techniques, enabling athletes to increase their overall speed, strength, explosiveness, agility and sport-specific ability. Our curriculum and weight training techniques were developed and designed by Don Beebe and Dr. Jeffrey Schutt who are well-known as leaders in the industry. Our athletes compete in a wide variety of sports and are of diverse age ranges and skill levels. Therefore, House of Speed designed its training programs to be diverse to meet the needs of each athlete. For example, our programs incorporate performance training and sport-specific training. Performance training is designed solely to make the athlete faster, stronger, more agile and explosive. Sport-specific training is designed to target athletic ability in the sport in which the athlete competes. House of Speed has a customized training program for every sport, every position, and every skill level. Apply to Become a Franchise 1. Individual Training (1-2 athletes) 2. Small Group Training (3-5 athletes) 3. Group Training (5 athletes or more) 4. Team Training (individual teams) 5. Camps (2-day camps in a specific city) 6. Sport Specific training For more information about owning your own House of Speed franchise please contact [email protected]