Conte's Bicycle & Fitness Equipment vs World Class Athlete Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Conte's Bicycle & Fitness Equipment vs World Class Athlete including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Conte's Bicycle & Fitness Equipment Franchise
World Class Athlete Franchise
Investment $348,000 - $531,800$150,000
Franchise Fee $50,000$22,000
Royalty Fee 3%6%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19571976
Year Franchised 20041977
Term Of Agreement 10 years15 years +15
Term Of Agreement 10 years15 years +15
Renewal Fee $2000-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Conte's Bicycle & Fitness Equipment Franchise
World Class Athlete Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Conte's Bicycle & Fitness Equipment Franchise
World Class Athlete Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
Conte's Bicycle & Fitness Equipment Franchise
World Class Athlete Franchise
Training -
  • 1. Headquarters 3 Weeks
  • 2. On-Site 2 Weeks
  • Support -
  • Central Data Processing: At Additional Cost
  • Central Purchasing
  • Field Operation Evaluation
  • Field Training
  • Initial Store Opening
  • Inventory Control: At Additional Cost
  • Franchisee Newsletter
  • 800 Telephone Hotline
  • Marketing --
    Operations -Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 4 Part-time

    Passive Ownership: Not Allowed


    Expansion Plans

     
    Conte's Bicycle & Fitness Equipment Franchise
    World Class Athlete Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About Conte's Bicycle & Fitness Equipment

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING

    About World Class Athlete

    WORLD CLASS ATHLETE offers a unique, specialty sporting goods concept. Product mix concentrates on athletic footwear, running, tennis and swimwear. Emphasis on race sponsorship, training programs and custom fitting. All major lines of footwear, accessories, warm-up suits and bags. Custom re-soling at Company-owned distribution centers. Founded by world class athlete Jeff Bond.