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World Class Athlete
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%
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Total Operating Units:
54
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
41
75.9%
In 15 States
Canada:
9
16.7%
In 2 Canadian Provinces
International:
4
7.4%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
54
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. California
25
2. Washington
8
3. Kentucky
7
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin, Alberta
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%
Average Number of Employees:
2 Full-time, 4 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
N/A
Preferred Sites:
Free-standing Building, Strip Center, Regional Mall
