About National Academy of Athletics Franchise
National Academy of Athletics is a youth sports training franchise offering structured athletic development programs for children and young athletes.
The brand has been franchising since 2023, providing expert coached training sessions that build speed, agility, strength, and sport specific skills in a team oriented setting.
Programs are designed for athletes at all levels, from beginners learning fundamentals to competitive athletes seeking an edge.
National Academy of Athletics Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $34,750 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 8.5% of Gross Revenues if $750,000 or less, 8% if $751,000-$1.5M, 7.5% if above $1.5M; or Minimum Royalty of $500/month (year 1), $750/month (year 2), $1,000/month (year 3+), whichever is greater. of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1.5% of Gross Revenues or $200 per month, whichever is greater | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $42,550 – $63,250 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $43K–$63K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (8.5% of Gross Revenues if $750,000 or less, 8% if $751,000-$1.5M, 7.5% if above $1.5M; or Minimum Royalty of $500/month (year 1), $750/month (year 2), $1,000/month (year 3+), whichever is greater.) and marketing fee (1.5% of Gross Revenues or $200 per month, whichever is greater) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $34,750 | $34,750 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $0 | $1,000 |
| Real Estate/Rent | $0 | $1,000 |
| Utility Deposits | $0 | $250 |
| Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment | $0 | $500 |
| Initial Inventory | $2,500 | $4,500 |
| Insurance | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Signage | $250 | $1,500 |
| Office Equipment & Supplies | $500 | $2,000 |
| Computer Equipment (Hardware, Software, POS System, etc.) | $0 | $2,000 |
| Pre-Opening Expenses | $500 | $1,000 |
| Training | $750 | $2,500 |
| Licenses & Permits | $100 | $250 |
| Legal & Accounting | $750 | $1,500 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $250 | $2,500 |
| Additional Funds – three months | $1,200 | $6,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 40% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee |
| Renewal Fee | $24,000 or $12,000 if Gross Revenues are $500,000 or greater for the previous 12 month period |
| Technology Fee | $195 per month |
| Audit Fee | All costs of inspection and audit |
| Local Advertising | 3% of Gross Revenues or $300 per month, whichever is greater |
| Regional Advertising Cooperative | Up to 3% of Gross Revenues |
| Late Fees | $50 |
| Interest | 18% per annum |
| Insurance | Amount of premium paid by NAofA Franchise LLC plus 20% |
| Delinquent Report Submission | $10 per day |
| Additional Training and Conventions | $500 per day plus travel expenses for additional onsite support; $300 per attendee of additional training, national conventions, and for new or replacement managers to attend the initial training |
| Interim Franchise Royalty Fees | Franchisor’s then-current Royalty Fee plus 2% |
| Relocation Fee | Reimbursement of Franchisor’s costs and expenses incurred for reviewing or approving the relocation |
| Supplier Approval | Reimbursement of costs and expenses Franchisor incurs in approving a supplier |
| Step-In Right Expenses | Franchisor’s personnel and administrative and travel costs, plus fifteen percent (15%) of that Gross Revenues |
| System Standard Violation | All costs of inspection and audit |
| Cost of Enforcement | Cost including attorney fees |
| Indemnification | Cost including attorney fees |
| Sales/Use Taxes | The amount of federal, state, and local taxes levied on the Royalty Fees and National Advertising Contributions paid to Franchisor and other monies paid to Franchisor |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | up to 2 weeks or less |
| Classroom Training | 20.5 Hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 36 Hours |
| Training Location | Home Office via ZOOM, Home Office via Intranet, Northern California, Your location |
| Additional Training | We may provide additional training programs at reasonable times and locations selected by us during the Franchise Agreement term. We will host national conventions at times and locations selected by us. You must attend the national convention. We may require attendance at other additional training programs. You must pay for all travel, lodging, and other costs of attending training and the national convention. We may charge a reasonable per diem fee for other training programs. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | minimum population of 150,000 persons |
| Description | A geographic area encompassing a minimum population of 150,000 persons. Franchisor reserves the right to limit the territory. Franchisor will not operate or authorize anyone else to operate a business using the same National Academy of Athletics Model Concept and System as your Franchised Business in the Territory during the Term of your Franchised Agreement, provided you are in compliance. However, the franchisor reserves the right to own, acquire, establish, operate, and license others to establish and operate businesses like the Franchised Business or substantially similar to it, whether under the Marks or other proprietary marks, outside the Territory, or through alternate channels of distribution, special venues, or special accounts. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Fee | $24,000 or $12,000 if Gross Revenues are $500,000 or greater for the previous 12 month period |
| Renewal Conditions | Upon the expiration of the initial term or any renewal term of the Franchise Agreement, you may, at its option, renew the Franchise Agreement for an additional term of 10 years (the “Successor Franchise”), provided that at the end of each term, you meet conditions listed including paying a Successor Fee. In order to renew, we must be offering National Academy of Athletics Franchises; you must give us written notice between 6 months to 1 year, prior to the end of the term; you must not be in default under any provision of The Franchise Agreement or any other agreement between you and our affiliates, and has substantially complied with all of the terms and conditions of Franchise Agreement; or a suitable substitute location that is approved by us and meets our then-current specifications and standards, for the entire term of the Successor Franchise; you must refurbish your National Academy of Athletics Franchised Business to conform to the then-current National Academy of Athletics trade dress, color schemes, and presentation of the Marks and National Academy of Athletics Systems Standards; you must sign the then-current National Academy of Athletics franchise agreement terms of which may differ from the terms of the Franchise Agreement; you must pay us a Renewal Fee of $24,000 or $12,000 if the Franchised Business Gross Revenues are $500,000 or greater for the previous 12 month period; and you must comply with then-current National Academy of Athletics qualifications and training requirements. When renewing, you may be asked to sign a contract with materially different terms and conditions then your original contract. |
| Transfer Fee | 40% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee |
| Transfer Conditions | All outstanding obligations related to the Franchised Business must be paid, and the transferor’s right to receive compensation must be subordinated and secondary to our rights. The transferee must sign a written assumption; the transferee must meet National Academy of Athletics standards; the transferee must sign a then-current National Academy of Athletics franchise agreement and other ancillary agreements; the transferee must successfully complete National Academy of Athletics initial training, and you or the transferee must pay a transfer fee. |
| Termination for Cause | We can terminate only if you default. Causes include failure to pay sums due (10 days to cure), failure to perform other provisions (30 days to cure), failure to operate in full compliance (30 days to cure), failure to schedule minimum programs (no cure), failure to satisfy training (no cure), failure to submit reports (no cure), selling unapproved products (no cure), failure to meet System Standards (no cure), bankruptcy/insolvency (no cure), receiver appointed (no cure), failure to comply with laws (10 days to cure), unauthorized transfer (no cure), seizure of business (no cure), violation of restrictive covenants (no cure), criminal misconduct (no cure), false books/reports (no cure), public health/safety danger (no cure), or default under other agreements (no cure). |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years |
| Non-Compete Details | No involvement in a competing business; cannot assist or deal with a competing business; cannot infringe on another franchisee’s territorial rights during the term. After termination/expiration, no involvement in a competing business for 2 years in or within 25 miles of any National Academy of Athletics; no solicitation of customers of your franchise for 2 years, subject to state law. The period of time Covenantor shall be required to abide by the breached obligation shall be extended to a period of two (2) years after Covenantor is no longer in breach of such obligation. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
| Participation Details | You must maintain a designated full-time on-premise manager of the franchised business who we approve devotes his/her full-time and energy to the operation of the Franchised Business and successfully complete the initial training program to our satisfaction. The designated on-site manager must sign a confidentiality, non-solicitation, and non-competition agreement in a form that is satisfactory to us. The manager need not have an ownership interest in the franchise. You are not required or obligated to participate personally in the direct operations of the Franchised Business; however, we strongly recommend that you do so. You and each shareholder, partner, member, and other equity owners of the franchise, and each individual shareholder, partner, member, and other equity owners that is itself a business entity, must personally guarantee all of the franchisee’s obligations and performance under the Franchise Agreement. |
| Required Suppliers | You are required to purchase sports equipment, branded apparel, sports balls, and promotional items from suppliers and vendors that we designate or approve. |
| Supply Restrictions | For any product or service, we designate an approved supplier, you may not purchase these products and services from any other suppliers. We may designate new or different approved suppliers, including designating ourselves or one of our affiliates as an approved supplier of any goods or services. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | Neither NAofA Franchise LLC nor its affiliates derived any revenue, rebates, or other material consideration from required purchases and leases to National Academy of Athletics franchisees or suppliers in the calendar year 2022. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer any direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease, or obligation. |
National Academy of Athletics Franchise Earnings — Item 19
National Academy of Athletics does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
National Academy of Athletics Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
National Academy of Athletics System Growth
National Academy of Athletics currently operates 0 franchised locations and 13 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 13 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
Public Figures (Item 18)
The following public figures are associated with this franchise: Michael Stone
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Audited by Velez Hardy CPAs and Advisors for year ending December 31.
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