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Updated RecentlyThe Blitz vs Athletic Republic Franchise Comparison
Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Blitz vs Athletic Republic including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Investment | $49,500 - $89,500 | $272,000 - $569,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $10,000 | $50,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 0% | 6% |
| Advertising Fee | 0% | - |
| Year Founded | 2002 | - |
| Year Franchised | 2002 | - |
| Term Of Agreement | 7 years | - |
| Term Of Agreement | 7 years | - |
| Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | - | All you need is a passion for sports. Our existing franchise network is made up of people from diverse backgrounds, including former coaches, players, personal trainers, teachers and executives. Many have degrees in sports physiology and exercise science. |
Financing Options |
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| In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
| Franchise Fees | No/Yes | -/- |
| Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
| Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
| Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
| Receivables | No/No | -/- |
| Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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| Training | - | - |
| Support | Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
| Marketing | Ad slicks | - |
| Operations |
6% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | Yes | - |
| Canada Expansion | No | - |
| International Expansion | Yes | - |
Company Overviews
About The Blitz
NO LONGER FRANCHISING
About Athletic Republic
Athletic Republic is the new name of Frappier Acceleration Sports Training. We are 160 facilities (and growing!) nationwide and internationally. The pioneering programs and patented equipment used in Athletic Republic's training centers were developed over the preceding two decades by Athletic Republic President, John Frappier, M.S., Exercise Physiology, and our Chief Officer of Science and Technology, Steve Swanson, M.S., Biomechanics.