Frozen Ropes Training Centers vs Destination Athlete Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Frozen Ropes Training Centers Franchise
Destination Athlete Franchise
Investment $219,800 - $276,200$28,300 - $93,610
Franchise Fee $45,000$20,000 - $50,000
Royalty Fee 3-6%5%-8%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19942008
Year Franchised 20032008
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Frozen Ropes Training Centers Franchise
Destination Athlete Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Frozen Ropes Training Centers 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

 
Frozen Ropes Training Centers Franchise
Destination Athlete Franchise
Training - On-The-Job Training: 80+ hours Classroom Training: 40 hours Additional Training: Online, conference calls
Support -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 -Number of Employees Required to Run: 1 - 3

Expansion Plans

 
Frozen Ropes Training Centers Franchise
Destination Athlete Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Frozen Ropes Training Centers

As the leaders in baseball and softball instruction, the Frozen Ropes teaching and business model has set the gold standard within the industry. We have become the most recognized name in baseball and softball instruction. With locations across the United States, Canada and Europe, Frozen Ropes has received national recognition for our instructional and business strategies that have been industry-tested since 1989. We are the only baseball and softball franchise company to have Major League teams and players as clients. Sports Illustrated, USA Today, ESPN, Newsweek, The New York Times and The Washington Posthave featured Frozen Ropes in their publications. All-stars Mariano Rivera, Manny Ramirez and Mike Bordick have partnered with Frozen Ropes in our instructional programs. Since 2000, Major league baseball has hired our National Director of Instruction, Tony Abbatine to learn more about the Frozen Ropes Visual Mechanics and Weighted Ball Throwing Program. In both 2006 and 2010 Frozen Ropes National Director, Tony Abbatine presented at both the American Baseball Coaches National Convention and the National Fast Pitch Coaches Convention, a true testament of the level of instruction being offered at the Frozen Ropes locations worldwide. Our Fast Pitch softball pitching camps have become the preferred choice with leagues across the U.S. and Canada. From Born to Play to our College Bound program, Frozen Ropes offers a program to fit every family budget and skill level. As a Frozen Ropes Training Center, our locations are provided a full-range of support, including, but not limited to: Site selection, design and build out recommendations. Lease review and business plan support. Equipment and apparel purchase with most major companies. Comprehensive sales, marketing, and advertising model for all programs and events. Full instructional training model (live training, video, and text) with accompanying teaching techniques and national certifications. Industry-specific operations and administrative manuals for staffing and facility issues. Full access to sales collateral, event flyers, brochures, and wall signage. Annual check-ups on your business to formulate new revenue goals and expansion strategies. Full Pro-shop design and inventory support. Monthly conference calls to share business strategies for the upcoming season. Two-day Annual Owners Meetings. Daily support from our full-time license support. Continuous live training sessions for your staff. National revenue sharing events (showcases, overnight camps, College Bound, national and regional tournaments).

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
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#59 in Gator's Top franchises.
#282 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#211 in Franchise 500 for 2021.