Skyhawks vs Personal Training Professionals Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Skyhawks vs Personal Training Professionals including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Skyhawks Franchise
Personal Training Professionals Franchise
Investment $30,800 - $94,500$140,300 - $223,000
Franchise Fee $17,500 - $42,500N/A
Royalty Fee 9% -6%6%
Advertising Fee -3% local +1% Nat'l
Year Founded 1979-
Year Franchised 2007-
Term Of Agreement 7 years5 years +5+5+5
Term Of Agreement 7 years5 years +5+5+5
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Skyhawks Franchise
Personal Training Professionals Franchise
Experience -Previous experience in the fitness industry is required.

Financing Options
 
Skyhawks Franchise
Personal Training Professionals 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
Personal Training Professionals Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 24 hours Classroom Training: 16 hours Additional Training: Software training You will participate in an initial training course which will focus on all aspects of the PTP franchise system and is comprised of classroom and on-the-job training. This includes administration, operations, sales/marketing, and on-the-job exposure.
Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software -
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 - 7-

Expansion Plans
 
Skyhawks Franchise
Personal Training Professionals Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion Yes-

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
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About Personal Training Professionals

Personal Training Professionals has been providing highly-effective personal fitness training services to the New Canaan, Connecticut area since 1998. Having refined our unique system of personal fitness training, PTP is now searching for individuals interested in owning a Personal Training Professionals Franchise of their own. Successful franchisees will have drive, commitment and the expertise necessary to help members of their communities achieve optimum health with professional fitness training. At its core, the PTP approach is focused on exercise programs custom tailored to each individual's physical condition. Personal Training Professionals' trainers deliver motivation, proper instruction and consistency, all of which are necessary to a successful long-term health and fitness regimen. So where does PTP stand apart from the other fitness franchises you may be researching? First, PTP is not a typical health club. PTP is a state-of-the-art facility with a highly qualified and motivated team of professionally certified fitness trainers and complementary health care practitioners. PTP's personal fitness training programs are augmented by optional services including Nutritional Counseling and weight control programs provided by a registered dietitian; Massage Therapy; Small Group Exercise classes including Yoga, Cardio Kickboxing and Pilates; and Youth Fitness Training Classes for children ages 7 through 12. Please contact us to receive more detailed franchise material.