Sports Traders vs World Class Athlete Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Sports Traders Franchise
World Class Athlete Franchise
Investment $250,000$150,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$22,000
Royalty Fee $100/month6%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19831976
Year Franchised 19871977
Term Of Agreement -15 years +15
Term Of Agreement -15 years +15
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Sports Traders Franchise
World Class Athlete Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Sports Traders Franchise
World Class Athlete Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
Sports Traders Franchise
World Class Athlete Franchise
Training -
  • 1. Headquarters 3 Weeks
  • 2. On-Site 2 Weeks
  • Support Central Data Processing

    Central Purchasing

    Field Operation Evaluation

    Field Training

    Initial Store Opening

    Inventory Control

    Franchisee Newsletter

    Regional or National Meetings

    800 Telephone Hotline

  • Central Data Processing: At Additional Cost
  • Central Purchasing
  • Field Operation Evaluation
  • Field Training
  • Initial Store Opening
  • Inventory Control: At Additional Cost
  • Franchisee Newsletter
  • 800 Telephone Hotline
  • Marketing --
    Operations Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 1 Part-time

    Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged

    Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 4 Part-time

    Passive Ownership: Not Allowed


    Expansion Plans

     
    Sports Traders Franchise
    World Class Athlete Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion Yes-
    International Expansion -Yes

    Company Overviews

    About Sports Traders

    Unique new and used retail concepts. For all sports equipment. We are a coaching franchise, not a controlling franchise, Allowing owners to run an independent store with group buying power and support.

    About World Class Athlete

    WORLD CLASS ATHLETE offers a unique, specialty sporting goods concept. Product mix concentrates on athletic footwear, running, tennis and swimwear. Emphasis on race sponsorship, training programs and custom fitting. All major lines of footwear, accessories, warm-up suits and bags. Custom re-soling at Company-owned distribution centers. Founded by world class athlete Jeff Bond.