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How Much Does a Destination Athlete Franchise Cost?

2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Destination Athlete franchise costs between $28,300 and $108,610 in total initial investment, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $20,000.

$28,300

Minimum Investment

$108,610

Maximum Investment

$20,000

Franchise Fee

$20,000 – $65,000

Fee Range

Destination Athlete Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $20,000

Fee Range $20,000 – $65,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $20,000 – $65,000

Destination Athlete Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Destination Athlete franchise, as reported in the 2026 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $20,000 – $65,000

Initial franchise fee Lump sum + Promissory Note · Upon execution of FA $20,000 – $65,000

Real Estate $0

Equipment & Assets $800 – $1,900

Lap top computer Lump sum $700 – $1,500

Office supplies Lump sum $100 – $400

Training $250 – $1,900

Living Expenses while training Lump sum $150 – $1,500

Travel Expenses Lump sum $100 – $400

Working Capital & Reserves $0

Other Costs $7,250 – $39,810

SUBTOTAL X · X $22,300 – $72,610

Additional Operating Funds for 3 Months X $6,000 – $36,000

Legal fees Lump sum $300 – $1,500

Insurance Lump sum · As incurred, and annually $300 – $800

Fax/copier Lump sum $150 – $400

Accounting services Lump sum $100 – $300

Accounting software Lump sum $200 – $250

Cell/Telephone Lump sum $20 – $200

File cabinet(s) Lump sum $80 – $200

Invoices/proposals Lump sum $100 – $160

Total Estimated Investment $28,300 – $108,610

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 $121,640.

$28,300

Destination Athlete Min

$121,640

Children's Services Median Min

$108,610

Destination Athlete Max

$203,700

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 $108,610, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Other Costs at $7,250 to $39,810.

How much is the Destination Athlete franchise fee?

The Destination Athlete franchise fee is $20,000, with a range of $20,000 to $65,000 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2026 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 $108,610 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 100/100 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 2026 FDD does not include Item 19 financial performance data, so franchise owner earnings figures are not publicly available from this source.

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