World Class Athlete
1814 Franklin St., # 820
Oakland, CA 94612
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(510) 839-5462
- (510) 839-2104 (Fax)
WORLD CLASS ATHLETE offers a unique, specialty sporting goods concept. Product mix concentrates on athletic footwear, running, tennis and swimwear. Emphasis on race sponsorship, training programs and custom fitting. All major lines of footwear, accessories, warm-up suits and bags. Custom re-soling at Company-owned distribution centers. Founded by world class athlete Jeff Bond.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1976
Franchising Since: 1977
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
42 |
77.8% |
| Company-Owned Units |
12 |
22.2% |
| Total Operating Units |
54 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
41 |
75.9% |
In 15 States
|
| Canada |
9 |
16.7% |
In 2 Provinces
|
| International |
4 |
7.4% |
In 0 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
54 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| California |
25 |
| Washington |
8 |
| Kentucky |
7 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin, Alberta
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
No |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
No |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
12 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
Yes |
| Financial Assistance |
Yes, Direct |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising |
No |
| National Advertising |
No |
| Regional Advertising |
No |
| Local Advertising |
No |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
Yes, at additional cost |
| Central Purchasing |
Included |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
Included |
| Inventory Control |
Yes, at additional cost |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
N/A |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
| Headquarters |
3 Weeks |
| On-Site |
2 Weeks |
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
$250K |
| Cash Investment |
$90K |
| Total Investment |
$150K |
| Average Total Investment |
$150K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$22K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
$22K |
| On-Going Royalty |
6% |
| Average Royalty |
6% |
| Advertising Fee |
2% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
2 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
4 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
None
|
| Preferred Site Types |
Free Standing Building, Strip Center, Regional Mall
|
| Encourages Conversions |
Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
No |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
3 |
| General Business Experience |
5 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
4 |
| Formal Education |
2 |
| Psychological Profile |
3 |
| Personal Interviews |
5 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
15 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
15 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Allowed |
Area Development
Agreements? |
Yes, for 1 year
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
Yes |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
No |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
14 |
| USA |
Yes, All United States |
| Canada |
Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas |
Yes, Europe, U.K., Australia, New Zealand |
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