Sports Specific Training vs PickUp USA Fitness Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Sports Specific Training vs PickUp USA Fitness including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Sports Specific Training Franchise	PickUp USA Fitness Franchise
Investment	$100,000 - $200,000	$533,266 - $1,150,054
Franchise Fee	$50,000	$45,000
Royalty Fee	-	6%
Advertising Fee	-	1% - 2%
Year Founded	1997	2011
Year Franchised	2005	2016
Term Of Agreement	-	-
Term Of Agreement	-	-
Renewal Fee	-	-
Business Experience Requirements
	Sports Specific Training Franchise	PickUp USA Fitness Franchise
Experience	-	While not required, a passion for fitness and basketball is a huge plus! Owning a fitness club is a tremendous opportunity to build a business doing something you love. To get started, franchise candidates, either individually or cumulatively amongst a group of investors, should have a minimum of $150,000 in liquid capital and $300,000 in net worth. This gives a new franchisee the base financials to attempt to obtain necessary bank financing to be properly capitalized to launch a PickUp USA.
Financing Options
	Sports Specific Training Franchise	PickUp USA Fitness Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	-/-	-/-
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Equipment	-/-	-/-
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Training & Support
	Sports Specific Training Franchise	PickUp USA Fitness Franchise
Training	You will receive comprehensive training on business operations, sales, marketing and membership management. At SST the training never stops!	* Comprehensive 8 day training at our headquarters in Irwindale, CA for you and your two managers
Support	Working with your Franchise Consultant, you will have a one-stop resource for all the phases of your facility. As a franchisee, you have access to ongoing support that helps with your RESULTS! Our team of Franchise Consultants and other corporate staff are continually developing new and exciting ways to support you. Just some of the tools available to you include: � Online operations and marketing manuals. � Training for managers and sales personnel. � Onsite visits to your club and the opportunity to shadow an existing club owner. � Conference calls and webinars. � Branding and Marketing Support	PickUp USA provides comprehensive support from the day you sign your franchise agreement. * Pre-Open Support * Grand Opening Support * Ongoing Support o Assistance with site-selection, club layout, design & construction o Comprehensive 8 day training o On-site guidance for 5 days from our corporate team o Support with marketing, sales and operations o Continuous, on-site, telephone and email support will be with you during your entire journey o Your success is our success!
Marketing	-	-
Operations	-	We require an owner/operator Approximately 10 staff are needed to run a PickUp USA Fitness club.
Expansion Plans
	Sports Specific Training Franchise	PickUp USA Fitness Franchise
US Expansion	Yes	Yes
Canada Expansion	Yes	-
International Expansion	-	-

Company Overviews

About Sports Specific Training

SST uses a simple four step approach in fitness and the development of their athletes- strength, speed, nutrition and Functional training. We have found this 4 step model to be very successful and provide results in the fastest time possible. Our athletes get very strong and work the proper energy system during each workout. This is the main thing that every person wants and SST delivers... RESULTS!SST is now franchising Nationally. We have created elite training centers for athletes and adults of all types with a growing base of customers. With our low cost system, consistently providing RESULTS to our customers and franchisees, we have realized that we have a solid business model that both can use to pursue their desired lifestyle. From initial training for all new franchisees and annual franchisee conferences SST is committed to your success.

About PickUp USA Fitness

Basketball-Focused Fitness Clubs!

PickUp USA Fitness clubs are full-service, basketball-focused gyms. Our clubs offer: group & private basketball training, officiated games of pickup basketball, full weight & cardio rooms, retail merchandise, lounges, and much more! We started our unique fitness concept in 2011, and spent 5 years refining our product, processes, and brand before franchising in 2016.

Limitless Opportunity

* In 2014, total US health club revenues increased 7.4% to $24.2 billion with 54.1 million Americans belonging to at least one health club nationwide (IHRSA data)
* Over 23 million people/year participate in basketball activities in the US (Statista data)
* PickUp USA Fitness is the only basketball-focused fitness club operating in the US, and generates revenue from 4 diverse channels:

     o Membership Dues
     o Private Training Packages
     o Merchandise Sales
     o Private Court Rental Fees


Streamlined Operating Model