Skyhawks vs Destination Athlete
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both Skyhawks and Destination Athlete are health & fitness franchises. Skyhawks requires an investment of $58K – $90K while Destination Athlete requires $28K – $109K. FranchiseVerdict rates Skyhawks B (Above average) and Destination Athlete A (Strongest tier).
| Metric | Skyhawks | Destination Athlete |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | BAbove averageAbove average | AStrongest tierStrongest tier |
| Investment Range | $58K – $90K | $28K – $109K |
| Franchise Fee | $43K | $20K |
| Royalty Rate | Greater of a minimum royalty ($250 to $1,100 per month depending on franchise year and Tier) or a tiered percentage of Gross Revenue: 9% under $500,000; 8% $500,000-$699,999; 7% $700,000-$899,999; 6% $900,000-$1,199,999; 5% $1,200,000+ | 5.0% |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/AIncl. company outlets | N/A |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | Limited data | Limited data |
| Total Units | 119 | 296 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | 2007 | 2008 |
| FDD Year | 2025 | 2026 |
Investment Range
$58K – $90K
$28K – $109K
Franchise Fee
$43K
$20K
Royalty Rate
Greater of a minimum royalty ($250 to $1,100 per month depending on franchise year and Tier) or a tiered percentage of Gross Revenue: 9% under $500,000; 8% $500,000-$699,999; 7% $700,000-$899,999; 6% $900,000-$1,199,999; 5% $1,200,000+
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/AIncl. company outlets
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
Limited data
Total Units
119
296
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2007
2008
FDD Year
2025
2026