Destination Athlete is a dynamic franchise dedicated to delivering a full suite of services and products to youth, high school, and college athletic programs throughout the U.S.
Launched in 2008 and based in Lebanon, New Jersey, the company has established itself as a trusted one-stop provider for teams, offering everything from sports equipment and customized apparel to fundraising support and athlete development services. Its all-encompassing approach is designed to help athletes excel on and off the field while fostering stronger communities through sports.
To broaden its impact, Destination Athlete introduced franchise opportunities that enable entrepreneurs to run home-based businesses focused on supporting local teams. The flexible business model is adaptable for both part-time and full-time owners, making it an appealing choice for those passionate about athletics and community engagement.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Destination Athlete offers 2 types of franchises:
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Destination Athlete Home office franchise.
For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Destination Athlete offers 2 types of franchises:
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Destination Athlete Home office franchise.
For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Destination Athlete provides several structured training and support programs for its franchisees. Here’s an explanation of the training provided by the franchisor:
Destination Athlete provides its franchisees with exclusive territorial rights defined by the borders of an approved county or counties. As long as the franchisee complies with the agreement and maintains sales, the franchisor will not grant another franchise within that territory.
Even if population increases beyond certain thresholds, the franchisor will not modify the territory by adding another franchise. Franchisees are prohibited from selling outside their designated territories unless they obtain written permission from Destination Athlete.
The franchisor also contractually prohibits other franchisees from selling within an exclusive territory where a franchisee has maintained continuous sales over the prior year.
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