Destination Athlete Franchise Review 2026: Ratings & Verdict

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Key facts


The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Destination Athlete, LLC fits owner-operators looking for a mid-scale retail concept.

✓ Strengths

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)

$28K - $120K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$20K

Royalty (Item 6)

5% + 2% ad

System size (Item 20)

280 +21

Years in business

18+ yrs

Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 5% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (5%)

Ad fund (2%)

Total / year

▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

Industry Benchmarks

How Destination Athlete ranks against 114 Retail peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

6th pct · of 114 peers

Franchise fee

18th pct · of 114 peers

System size

83rd pct · of 114 peers

Retail industry averages

Avg investment

$255K - $735K

Avg franchise fee

$37K

Avg system size

242

Franchises analyzed

114

How Destination Athlete stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Destination Athlete None $20K $28K - $120K 5% 280
B & P BurkeSimilar price Disclosed $50K $72K - $120K 6.5% 65
7-ElevenBiggest system Disclosed $163K - $1.7M 45–56% 7,229
Byrider Franchising PartnersTop-rated in category Disclosed $60K $947K - $1.6M 1–2.5% 81

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Destination Athlete, LLC franchise cost?

Destination Athlete, LLC requires a $20,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $28,300–$120,110, per the most recent FDD on file.

Does Destination Athlete, LLC disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

No. Destination Athlete, LLC does not include a financial performance representation in its FDD. Prospective buyers should rely on validation calls with existing franchisees and benchmark against industry medians.

What ongoing fees does Destination Athlete, LLC charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 5% and an advertising fund contribution of 2% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Destination Athlete, LLC locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, Destination Athlete, LLC has 280 total locations, with 21 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

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