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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Sports Traders vs Atmosphere including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $250,000 | $75,000 - $150,000 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $30,000 |
Royalty Fee | $100/month | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1983 | - |
Year Franchised | 1987 | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | -/- | -/- |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- |
Equipment | -/- | -/- |
Inventory | -/- | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Central Data Processing Central Purchasing Field Operation Evaluation Field Training Initial Store Opening Inventory Control Franchisee Newsletter Regional or National Meetings 800 Telephone Hotline | - |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 1 Part-time Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | Yes | No |
International Expansion | - | No |
Unique new and used retail concepts. For all sports equipment. We are a coaching franchise, not a controlling franchise, Allowing owners to run an independent store with group buying power and support.
Atmosphere is a big-box concept specializing in outdoor sports - including cross-country and telemark skiing, snowshoeing, cycling and camping. In early 2010, the company re-launched it's corporate Coast Mountain Sports outdoor concept under the Atmosphere banner. The company currently has 25 corporate and 34 franchise locations operating under the Atmosphere name. For more information please visit www.atmosphereoutdoor.ca