SkyhawksFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Skyhawks franchise requires a total initial investment of $43K – $120K, including a $43K franchise fee. Per the 2026 FDD, average unit revenue was $497K[2]. Verdict grade: A. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 21, 2026 · figures per the 2026 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $43K – $120K
- 4th pct Health & Fitn…
- Avg gross sales
- $497K
- 26th pct Health & Fitn…
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 119
- 82nd pct Health & Fitn…
- SBA default
- 0.0%
- system-wide median varies by category
Quick verdict · Health & Fitness · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Health & Fitness avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Each dollar invested generates 6.1x in gross revenue, well above the typical 1.5-2.5x range.
Bottom line
- Total investment $43K – $120K including a $43K franchise fee.
- Average unit revenue of $497K/year (median $268K).
- Verdict A (Top Quintile) with a risk score of 5/100.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Skyhawks Franchise Group, LLC
- Parent company
- SPay, Inc.
- Incorporated in
- DE
- HQ
- 1826 E. Sprague Avenue, Spokane, Washington 99202
- Auditor
- Kezos & Dunlavy
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $1.3M
- vs $1.9M prior year
Overview
About
Franchisees operate youth sports training programs (soccer/multi-sport camps and clinics) for children ages 2-12, managing instructor scheduling, facility logistics, customer acquisition, and retention through seasonal programming. Daily operations include coaching, marketing to local schools/community centers, managing registrations, and generating revenue through class fees and special events.
- CEO
- Michael Doernberg
- Headquarters
- WA
- Founded
- 2007
- FDD year
- 2026
- States available
- 21
FDD Item 7 · 2026 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $43K | $43K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $8K | $11K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $0 | $66K |
| Total initial investment | $43K | $120K |
Source: Skyhawks 2026 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Single-unit · estimated
Returns at a glance
Indicative numbers using FDD Item 7 / Item 19 inputs and category-benchmarked cost ratios. Full single-unit, 25-unit portfolio, and LBO models (with every input editable to stress-test your own scenario) live on the financials page.
Store EBITDA · annual
$149K
30.0% margin
Unlevered ROIC
165%
EBITDA / total invested capital
Payback
7 mo
cash-on-cash, unlevered
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $43K – $120K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $8K – $11K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $23K – $43K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- The greater of the monthly minimum royalty (between $250 …
- Ad fund
- 2.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 11.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Marketing / ad fund | 2.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $250 |
| Transfer fee | $10K |
| Total fee load | 11.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
- Avg gross sales
- $497K
- Per unit, per year
- Median gross sales
- $268K
- Item 19 type
- gross_sales
- Sample size
- 100 units
- vs category median 11 · large
- Range (low → high)
- $63K→$1.9M
- Cohort dispersion (min → max)
- Transparency
- 4 / 5
- vs category median 4 / 5 · typical
Compared against 180 Health & Fitness brands
Revenue is 6.1x the investment midpoint. At typical franchise margins, this suggests a payback under 3 years.
vs Health & Fitness averages
How Skyhawks Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 119
- Opened
- 12
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 1
- Turnover rate
- 0.8%
- Company-owned
- 43
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 64%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +5.6%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- +13.4%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 4
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 3 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA loan disclosures. This brand has only 4 7(a) loans on file; statistical reliability is limited below 10 loans.
- Total loans
- 4
- Loan volume
- $1.4M
- Median loan
- $280K
- 50th percentile
- Charge-off rate
- 0.0%
- rates vary by category · see methodology
Historical SBA 7(a) lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated
- Repayment rate (PIF)
- 100.0%
- 5-yr charge-off
- N/A
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 2
- Defaults
- 0
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Deep-dive into Skyhawks's SBA lending history: lender network, geographic footprint, interest rates, and more.
SBA Lending Report
- Principal loss rate and NAICS industry benchmark
- 2 lenders with concentration factor
- Per-state charge-off rates across 2 states
- Startup risk premium and job creation velocity
- 2-year lending trend
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Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Skyhawks presents moderate-to-caution risk: undisclosed profitability data, regulatory history, sluggish growth, and unclear cost-benefit analysis demand thorough validation before commitment.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Kezos & Dunlavy
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 5 / 100 rating
- 01MEDNo Item 19 (Average Unit Volume) disclosed — inability to verify $496,732 avg revenue claim or actual profitability
- 02MINORSlow unit growth of only 5.6% YoY with 119 units suggests market saturation or recruitment challenges
- 03MINORPredecessor company (SoccerTots) faced multi-state franchise registration/licensing violations (2008-2010) — potential compliance culture issue
- 04MINORWide royalty range ($250–$1,100 minimum plus 5-9% gross) creates unpredictable cost structure; low-revenue franchisees pay disproportionate fees
- 05MINORFranchise fee ($42,500) plus initial investment up to $119,500 represents significant capital outlay with unverified return metrics
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 7 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 4 |
| Territory type | Population-based |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Delaware |
| Litigation count | 6 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 24 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 12 hrs
- POS system
- PRM Software and QuickBooks Online
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: PRM Software and QuickBooks Online
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
48 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Skyhawks · FDD (2026) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Skyhawks franchise?
The total investment to open a Skyhawks franchise ranges from $43K – $120K, with an initial franchise fee of $43K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Skyhawks franchise owners earn?
According to Item 19 of the Skyhawks FDD, the average gross sales per unit is $497K. The median is $268K. Note: this is gross revenue, not profit. Actual owner earnings vary based on location, operating costs, and management.
What is Skyhawks's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Skyhawks (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many Skyhawks franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Skyhawks has 119 total units in the United States, including 67 franchised units and 43 company-owned units. 12 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Skyhawks a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Skyhawks as a A-grade franchise with a risk score of 5 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.