Recruit vs Destination Athlete Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Recruit Franchise
Destination Athlete Franchise
Investment $12,000 - $45,000$28,300 - $93,610
Franchise Fee $9,500$20,000 - $50,000
Royalty Fee 05%-8%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19962008
Year Franchised 20012008
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Recruit Franchise
Destination Athlete Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Sports or sales background
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Recruit Franchise
    Destination Athlete Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoYes/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
    Equipment No/No-/Yes
    Inventory No/No-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/Yes
    Payroll No/No-/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Recruit Franchise
    Destination Athlete Franchise
    Training Available at headquarters, Available at franchisee's location, Long distance training available On-The-Job Training: 80+ hours Classroom Training: 40 hours Additional Training: Online, conference calls
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsPurchasing 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 Co-op advertisingAd Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    15% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		Number of Employees Required to Run: 1 - 3

    Expansion Plans
     
    Recruit Franchise
    Destination Athlete Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Recruit

    As a member of the Recruit team, franchisees scout local athletic talent at the high-school level and act as a "personal recruiting advisor." They provide up-to-date information to your athletes and act as a matchmaker with college coaches--and, therefore, potential scholarship opportunities. Young athletes who sign on with the program are included in a national database and college coaches are given regular updates on their scholarly and athletic achievements.

    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.