STACK Velocity Sports Performance vs Sport Star Academy Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of STACK Velocity Sports Performance vs Sport Star Academy including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
STACK Velocity Sports Performance Franchise
Sport Star Academy Franchise
Investment $554,750 - $1,485,000$46,500 - And Up
Franchise Fee $54,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 6%+2%marketing fund6%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19992002
Year Franchised 20022011
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Renewal Fee -$1K


Business Experience Requirements
 
STACK Velocity Sports Performance Franchise
Sport Star Academy Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    STACK Velocity Sports Performance Franchise
    Sport Star Academy Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    STACK Velocity Sports Performance Franchise
    Sport Star Academy Franchise
    Training Available at headquarters: 2 weeks

    At franchisee's location: 1 week

    Periodic conferences and sales training

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    Support Newsletter Meetings Customizable center website Security/safety procedures Field operations/evaluations Purchasing cooperatives, online training -
    Marketing Ad creative, direct mail pieces and marketing brochures available through approved third party vendor

    Partnerships with high profile national sports companies

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    Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 9 - 15

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    STACK Velocity Sports Performance Franchise
    Sport Star Academy Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About STACK Velocity Sports Performance

    STACK Velocity Sports Performance was founded in 1999 by world-renowned coach Loren Seagrave and a team of expert coaches to make the most advanced sports performance training from university and professional athletic programs available to the general public. STACK Velocity Sports Performance has training programs designed to improve the athletic ability of all age groups, genders and athletic skill levels.

    About Sport Star Academy

    Sport Star Academy is a growing international business that promotes movement, health and wellbeing in young children. The first football clinic, Football Star Academy started in 2002 with only one child and now the Sport Star Academy empire has grown to over 120 locations, both nationally and internationally, and continues to grow at an incredible rate.
    Sport Star Academy provides children at a junior level (1-16 years) the platform to realise their full sporting potential. We are the leading provider of skill based sport programs including Netball, Footy, Basketball, Rugby, Cricket, Football, Tennis and Golf within the one organisation and this is what makes Sport Star Academy truly unique.
    As part of a global sporting community, you will be working to nurture and encourage young children to be the best they can be.
    Along with the support of a dedicated team and centralised system, your franchise business will be developing the sport stars of tomorrow. It’s an exciting time to be part of Sport Star Academy and we are inspired to make a difference to these children’s lives.