- 2022 Franchise 500 Rank
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#205Ranked #211 last year
- Initial investment
-
$28K - $94K
- Units as of 2022
-
207 111.2% over 3 years
Company Overview
About Destination Athlete
- Industry
- Recreation
- Founded
- 2008
- Leadership
- Doug Dickison, Founder & Chairman
- Corporate Address
-
104 Main St.
Lebanon, NJ 08833
More from Destination Athlete
Join Destination Athlete®
Leader in the Team Sports Market
Since 2008, the purpose of Destination Athlete® has been Building Better Communities Through Athletes™.
We exist to help athletic teams get to their personal destination by providing a one-stop resource with everything a team needs in order to thrive and succeed. Specializing in four key areas: Equipment, Apparel, Fundraising and Performance.
At Destination Athlete®, we are fully committed to providing the best resources, products and services for athletes throughout the country and making sure our customers are 100% satisfied.
Why Team Sports?
60 MILLION Spent annually on youth sports |
$19.2 BILLION US school age kis play sports |
55% INDUSTRY Growth since 2010 |
The Many Reasons to Own A Destination Athlete® Franchise
我们专营创新的商业模式o that other sports enthusiasts like yourself can get involved on a local level and benefit from our success as a national brand.
- Low cost home-based opportunity
- Flexible part-time or full-time business
- Exclusive Protected Territory
- National Brand Support
- Connection to Local Community
Ideal Candidate
- Enjoys and are passionate about sports and helping others achieve their goals
- Has relationships with local sports leagues or school athletics
- Love to find solutions for team moms/dads, school coaches, league commissioners, etc.
- Wants to provide exceptional one-on-one customer service for your clients
- Wants flexible, turnkey operation that enables you to make your own schedule
Veteran Opportunities
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Industry Recognition
We view ourselves as the most thoughtful company in the athletic community taking care of sports teams with our comprehensive holistic solutions and world-class service. Everything Team, Everything Better™
Business Overview
- Franchising Since
- 2008(14 years)
- # of employees at HQ
- 10
- Where seeking
-
This company is seeking new franchisees in the following US states: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming
- # of Units
- 207(as of 2022)
Information for Franchisees
Here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in opening a Destination Athlete franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here’s what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
- Initial Franchise Fee
- $20,000 - $50,000
- Initial Investment
- $28,300 - $93,610
- Net Worth Requirement
- $100,000
- Cash Requirement
- $20,000
- Veteran Incentives
- 15% off franchise fee
- Royalty Fee
- 5-8%
- Ad Royalty Fee
- 2%
- Term of Agreement
- 10 years
- Is franchise term renewable?
- Yes
Financing Options
franchisees.
- In-House Financing
- Destination Athlete offers in-house financing to cover the following: franchise fee
- Third Party Financing
- Destination Athlete has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
- On-The-Job Training
- 80+ hours
- Classroom Training
- 40+ hours
- Additional Training
- Online, conference calls
- Ongoing Support
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Purchasing Co-opsNewsletterMeetings & ConventionsToll-Free LineGrand OpeningOnline SupportSecurity & Safety ProceduresLease NegotiationField OperationsSite SelectionProprietary SoftwareFranchisee Intranet Platform
- Marketing Support
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Ad TemplatesNational MediaRegional AdvertisingSocial MediaSEOWebsite DevelopmentEmail MarketingLoyalty Program/App
内部经营ons
更多细节关于跑步这个特许经营。
- Is absentee ownership allowed?
- No
- Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
- Yes
- Can this franchise be run part time?
- Yes
- # of employees required to run
- 1-3
- Are exclusive territories available?
- Yes
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特许经营500年排名History
Compare where Destination Athlete landed on this year’s Franchise 500 Ranking versus previous years.
Additional Rankings
Curious to know where Destination Athlete ranked on other franchise lists? Find out below.
Ranked #205 in 2022
特许经营500年排名
Ranked #116 in 2022
Fastest-Growing Franchises
2022年排名# 93
Top Franchises for Veterans
Ranked #95 in 2022
Fastest-Growing Franchises (U.S. & Canada)
Ranked #15 in 2022
Top Franchises for Less Than $50,000
Ranked #1 in Sports Equipment & Apparel in 2021
Best of the Best
Ranked #1 in 2022
#1 in Sports Equipment & Apparel Category
Ranked #46 in 2022
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