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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Amazing Athletes vs Sport Specific Training Inc. including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $30,700 - $61,650 | $100,000 - $150,500 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 - $35,000 | $50,000 |
Royalty Fee | 8% | 9% |
Advertising Fee | $150/mo. | 1% |
Year Founded | 2003 | 1997 |
Year Franchised | 2006 | 2005 |
Term Of Agreement | - | 20 years |
Term Of Agreement | - | 20 years |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | General Business Experience. |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | Yes/Yes | -/- |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- |
Equipment | -/- | -/- |
Inventory | -/- | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | A very important benefit of our Franchise Package is our exceptional Training Program. That's why Amazing Athletes, Inc. offers a comprehensive training program to our franchisees. Included in the program are both classroom and hands-on training in valuable areas such as: teaching methods, promotional activities, customer service, administrative duties, as well as problem solving. On-The-Job Training: 13 hours Classroom Training: 23 hours Additional Training: Monthly conference calls | With SST, the training never stops. Initially, we have a mandatory, 90 hour training course at our corporate office in Burlington. Once this is completed, we provide daily or weekly assistance via the phone, onsite visits, email communications, and various publications. Assistance is available for as long as you need it. There is no additional cost for this valuable training and assistance. |
Support | To help insure the success and growth of your operation, Amazing Athletes, Inc. will provide assistance, and in some cases, have final approval on the following: * Site selection research and selection of units * Accounting systems * Advertising and promotions * On-going advertising | Please enquire about our 24 Benefit Points. |
Marketing | Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing | - |
Operations | Number of Employees Required to Run: 1 | Absentee ownership and owner/ operators are allowed. |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | - | Yes |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
When you open your Amazing Athletes franchise, you will have a streamlined, organized business operation. In addition to our Field Coordinators who will provide Amazing Athletes Franchisees hands-on guidance during the preparation phase, we offer the following benefits:
* Long-term franchise contract up to twenty (20) years
* On-going guidance by an Amazing Athletes Director
* Operations Manual
* Accounting/reporting systems
We are looking for Individuals who are:
* Business-minded
* Marketing oriented
* Adequately financed
* Possess a strong desire and ambition to succeed
* Outgoing in nature and who enjoy working with children and people
SST's philosophy is simple: A no nonsense approach to training. With this approach our Clients get EXCELLENT RESULTS in the shortest period of time. RESULTS are what our athletes and private clients want.
SST's success is a direct reflection on the fact that all the SST staff members have a genuine interest in every athlete's development including, not only their physical well-being, but also their mental outlook and emotional and social health.
SST centers are new and unique sports training facilities geared toward athletes of every kind. SST was established in 1997 with the specific goal to produce top tier
athletes and to provide a no-nonsense gym environment and atmosphere
where athletes of all ages can excel. In addition our adult programs
have consistantly produced RESULTS for adults motivated by health and
fitness.
We have honed our skills of professional training programs, integrated nutrition management and simple hard work.