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How Much Does a Destination Athlete Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Destination Athlete franchise costs between $28,300 and $93,610 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $20,000.

$28,300

Minimum Investment

$93,610

Maximum Investment

$20,000

Franchise Fee

Destination Athlete Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $20,000

Fee Range $15,600 – $50,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $20,000

Destination Athlete Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Destination Athlete franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $20,000

Initial franchise fee $20,000

Real Estate $0

Equipment & Assets $1,000

Lap top computer $700

Accounting software $200

Office supplies $100

Training $250

Living Expenses while training $150

Travel Expenses $100

Working Capital & Reserves $0

Other Costs $7,050 – $72,360

SUBTOTAL $22,300

Additional Operating Funds for 3 Months $6,000

Legal fees $300

Insurance $300

Fax/copier $150

Invoices/proposals $100

Accounting services $100

File cabinet(s) $80

Cell/Telephone $20

Expenses $0

Total Estimated Investment $28,300 – $93,610

How Does Destination Athlete Compare to Other Children's Services Franchises?

Destination Athlete's minimum investment of $28,300 is below the Children's Services industry median. The median minimum investment for Children's Services franchises is $125,600.

$28,300

Destination Athlete Min

$125,600

Children's Services Median Min

$93,610

Destination Athlete Max

$282,050

Children's Services Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Destination Athlete?

The total startup cost for a Destination Athlete franchise ranges from $28,300 to $93,610, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Other Costs at $7,050 to $72,360.

How much is the Destination Athlete franchise fee?

The Destination Athlete franchise fee is $20,000, with a range of $15,600 to $50,000 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2025 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Destination Athlete a good investment?

Destination Athlete requires a total franchise investment of $28,300 to $93,610 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 80/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Destination Athlete franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Destination Athlete franchise owner make?

Destination Athlete's 2025 FDD does not include Item 19 financial performance data, so franchise owner earnings figures are not publicly available from this source.