World Class Athlete vs Atmosphere Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
World Class Athlete Franchise
Atmosphere Franchise
Investment $150,000$75,000 - $150,000
Franchise Fee $22,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 1976-
Year Franchised 1977-
Term Of Agreement 15 years +15-
Term Of Agreement 15 years +15-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
World Class Athlete Franchise
Atmosphere Franchise
Experience --

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

Training & Support
 
World Class Athlete Franchise
Atmosphere Franchise
Training
  • 1. Headquarters 3 Weeks
  • 2. On-Site 2 Weeks
    		• -
    Support
  • 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: 2 Full-time, 4 Part-time

    Passive Ownership: Not Allowed

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    Expansion Plans
     
    World Class Athlete Franchise
    Atmosphere Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion -No
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    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.

    About Atmosphere

    Atmosphere is a big-box concept specializing in outdoor sports - including cross-country and telemark skiing, snowshoeing, cycling and camping. In early 2010, the company re-launched it's corporate Coast Mountain Sports outdoor concept under the Atmosphere banner. The company currently has 25 corporate and 34 franchise locations operating under the Atmosphere name. For more information please visit www.atmosphereoutdoor.ca