Atmosphere vs The Yak Shak Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Atmosphere Franchise
The Yak Shak Franchise
Investment $75,000 - $150,000$114,200 - $534,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$20,000
Royalty Fee -3%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded -2019
Year Franchised -2021
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Atmosphere Franchise
The Yak Shak Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Atmosphere Franchise
The Yak Shak Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Atmosphere Franchise
The Yak Shak Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Atmosphere Franchise
The Yak Shak Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

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

About The Yak Shak

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The Yak Shak is a kayak pro shop headquartered in Pelham, Alabama that brings together outdoor enthusiasts and builds community around supporting and conserving our natural waterways. The Yak Shak carries fishing kayaks, tackle, apparel and offers kayak rentals year-round.


The total investment necessary to begin operation of a single
The Yak Shak franchise ranges from $114,200 to $534,000. This includes the Initial Franchise Fee of $20,000 that is paid to the franchisor. They also offer an area development agreement that allows you to open a minimum of two stores within a designated territory. You must pay a development fee of $61,000 to $68,500 for two franchise locations and an additional fee of $15,000 for each franchised location after two.