Puckmasters vs Destination Athlete Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Puckmasters Franchise
Destination Athlete Franchise
Investment $30,000 - $995,000$28,300 - $93,610
Franchise Fee N/A$20,000 - $50,000
Royalty Fee -5%-8%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded -2008
Year Franchised -2008
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Puckmasters Franchise
Destination Athlete Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Puckmasters 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
 
Puckmasters 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
 
Puckmasters Franchise
Destination Athlete Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Puckmasters

NO LONGER FRANCHISING

Puckmasters is the world's first and largest Hockey Training Center franchise. We are a year-round hockey training center that focuses not only on builds the local hockey players skills, we also build their self-confidence and enjoyment of the game. We do this through 5 main revenue streams: 1-on-1 hockey training (which makes us totally unique), Summer Hockey Schools, Hockey Academies, Team Training, and Hockey Power and Speed Dryland Training. So, what about the business of running a Puckmasters. Why shouldn't you do this on your own? Great question. Many answers. Lets start with the specific advantages we offer potential franchise owners. Puckmasters has developed a truly unique concept - one that allows you to have fun while offering you the opportunity to get closer to your financial goals.

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.