Sport Specific Training Inc. vs Destination Athlete Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Sport Specific Training Inc. Franchise
Destination Athlete Franchise
Investment $100,000 - $150,500$28,300 - $93,610
Franchise Fee $50,000$20,000 - $50,000
Royalty Fee 9%5%-8%
Advertising Fee 1%2%
Year Founded 19972008
Year Franchised 20052008
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Sport Specific Training Inc. Franchise
Destination Athlete Franchise
Experience General Business Experience. -

Financing Options

 
Sport Specific Training Inc. 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

 
Sport Specific Training Inc. Franchise
Destination Athlete Franchise
Training 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. On-The-Job Training: 80+ hours Classroom Training: 40 hours Additional Training: Online, conference calls
Support Please enquire about our 24 Benefit Points.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 Absentee ownership and owner/ operators are allowed.Number of Employees Required to Run: 1 - 3

Expansion Plans

 
Sport Specific Training Inc. Franchise
Destination Athlete Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion Yes-
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Sport Specific Training Inc.

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.

We train female and male, ages 9 thru 65, individuals and sports teams.
Expansion Plans Canada International for Master Franchisees only

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.