STACK Velocity Sports Performance vs Destination Athlete Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
STACK Velocity Sports Performance Franchise
Destination Athlete Franchise
Investment $554,750 - $1,485,000$28,300 - $93,610
Franchise Fee $54,000$20,000 - $50,000
Royalty Fee 6%+2%marketing fund5%-8%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19992008
Year Franchised 20022008
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
STACK Velocity Sports Performance Franchise
Destination Athlete Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
    		• -

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

    Training & Support
     
    STACK Velocity Sports Performance Franchise
    Destination Athlete Franchise
    Training Available at headquarters: 2 weeks

    At franchisee's location: 1 week

    Periodic conferences and sales training

    		 On-The-Job Training: 80+ hours Classroom Training: 40 hours Additional Training: Online, conference calls
    Support Newsletter Meetings Customizable center website Security/safety procedures Field operations/evaluations Purchasing cooperatives, online training 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 creative, direct mail pieces and marketing brochures available through approved third party vendor

    Partnerships with high profile national sports companies

    		Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 9 - 15

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		Number of Employees Required to Run: 1 - 3

    Expansion Plans
     
    STACK Velocity Sports Performance Franchise
    Destination Athlete Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About STACK Velocity Sports Performance

    STACK Velocity Sports Performance was founded in 1999 by world-renowned coach Loren Seagrave and a team of expert coaches to make the most advanced sports performance training from university and professional athletic programs available to the general public. STACK Velocity Sports Performance has training programs designed to improve the athletic ability of all age groups, genders and athletic skill levels.

    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.