Skyhawks vs My Very Own Adventure! Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Skyhawks vs My Very Own Adventure! including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Skyhawks Franchise
My Very Own Adventure! Franchise
Investment $30,800 - $94,500$7,495 - $19,995
Franchise Fee $17,500 - $42,500N/A
Royalty Fee 9% -6%$2.00/DVD
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1979-
Year Franchised 2007-
Term Of Agreement 7 years-
Term Of Agreement 7 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Skyhawks Franchise
My Very Own Adventure! Franchise
Experience -General business experience. Computer, video, and photography experience is helpful.

Financing Options
 
Skyhawks Franchise
My Very Own Adventure! Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs -/Yes-/-
Equipment -/Yes-/-
Inventory -/Yes-/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Skyhawks Franchise
My Very Own Adventure! Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 24 hours Classroom Training: 16 hours Additional Training: Software training -
Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Setup Manual Operations Manual Online support via e-mail, website FAQ Phone support Newsletter Marketing materials (at cost)
Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app -
Operations Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 1 - 7Business model can be run from home, only if being used to schedule on-location events. Licensee can own more than one unit. System can be operated by one person.

Expansion Plans
 
Skyhawks Franchise
My Very Own Adventure! Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion YesYes

Company Overviews

About Skyhawks

Since 1979, over 1,000,000 children have participated in a Skyhawks program! Skyhawks is the nation's leader in sports programs for children. Skyhawks is a brand with national exposure and appeal - and offers a dependable and rewarding business to own. With the Skyhawks system, franchisees will teach children and young adults meaningful life lessons through athletics. Franchisees will have exclusive territories to operate athletic camps and programs in a variety of sports for local schools, park and recreation departments, and other community-based organizations - wherever children are found.
Skyhawks has developed a system to sell its services, market its programs, and hire and train employees to implement those programs.
The Skyhawks Program is founded upon a coaching philosophy and methodology that have evolved and been fine-tuned for over 25 years.
The Skyhawks Program also includes marketing strategies and the technology to manage events, marketing, and staff,
all of which are clearly outlined in the Skyhawks Confidential Operations Manual.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Skyhawks franchised business is between $30,800 and $71,750. This includes $17,500 to $42,500 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s).
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Skyhawks franchised business with one additional territory is between $41,650 and $94,500. This includes $28,350 to $65,250 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s).
Veteran Incentives  30% off franchise fee
"Entrepreneur
#217 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#137 in Franchise 500 for 2021.





About My Very Own Adventure!

Complete Turnkey Personalized Video Studio "My Very Own Adventure!" is a unique green screen video product that lets people of all ages star in their own cartoon or video. By using our patent-pending green screen technology, we're able to superimpose your full body into the video of your choice. Your customers can experience movie magic and star in their own video by acting out scenes on the green screen stage. Anyone can drive a race car, beat up ninjas, fight off a hoard of zombies, escape from a spooky manor, or even play hockey. We currently offer 15 great Adventures to choose from, both live action and cartoon animation for all ages! In only five minutes, customers can get their own personalized take-home DVD.