World Class Athlete vs Destination Athlete Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
World Class Athlete Franchise
Destination Athlete Franchise
Investment $150,000$28,300 - $93,610
Franchise Fee $22,000$20,000 - $50,000
Royalty Fee 6%5%-8%
Advertising Fee 2%2%
Year Founded 19762008
Year Franchised 19772008
Term Of Agreement 15 years +15-
Term Of Agreement 15 years +15-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
World Class Athlete Franchise
Destination Athlete Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
World Class Athlete Franchise
Destination Athlete Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/-Yes/Yes
Start-up Costs -/--/Yes
Equipment -/--/Yes
Inventory -/--/Yes
Receivables -/--/Yes
Payroll -/--/Yes

Training & Support
 
World Class Athlete Franchise
Destination Athlete Franchise
Training
  • 1. Headquarters 3 Weeks
  • 2. On-Site 2 Weeks
    		•  On-The-Job Training: 80+ hours Classroom Training: 40 hours Additional Training: Online, conference calls
    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
    		• Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing -Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    Operations Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 4 Part-time

    Passive Ownership: Not Allowed

    		Number of Employees Required to Run: 1 - 3

    Expansion Plans
     
    World Class Athlete Franchise
    Destination Athlete Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion --
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    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.

    About Destination Athlete

    Destination Athlete™ is an innovative company that focuses on the "complete athlete," offering products and services from "training to trophies."
    We aspire to create legendary customer experiences in all meaningful sports communities in the Nation. Destination Athlete™ franchisees embody the passion and commitment to help youth and high school athletes get to their destination through our comprehensive tools and our proven system.
    Contact us today to learn how a home based franchise career in sports could be rewarding to countless athletes, your community and of course to you.
    Veteran Incentives  15% off franchise fee
    "Top     "Entrepreneur
    #59 in Gator's Top franchises.
    #282 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #211 in Franchise 500 for 2021.