September 2024
Doug Dickison, Founder & Chairman of Destination Athlere® is featured in Inc Magazine's CEO Stories.
Doug Dickison is a visionary industry professional, with a remarkable 35+ year career in business leadership.
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Click here to read the full CEO Story publlished by Inc Magazine.
August 2024
Forbes releases an article published by Doug Dickison, Founder & Chairman of Destination Athlere®.
Click here to read how locally owned franchise businesses can operate effectively on a national level.
July 2024
Congratulations, Jake and Sheri Leeman! Both former athletes, and years of coaching as well, this team is ready to take on Missouri and Kansas! Jake appreciates excellent customer service and has already started building relationships in his athletic community. Servicing Clay, Platte, Buchanan, Caldwell, Clinton, Ray, Johnson, Anderson, Coffey, Franklin, Linn, Miami, Osage, Wyandotte, Jackson, and Lafayette Counties.
July 2024
DESTINATION ATHLETE® RANKED #1 IN
BEST OF THE BEST FRANCHISES OF 2024
BY ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE’S FRANCHISE 500
®
"To be named Best of the Best by Entrepreneur once again is an honor. We are proud of our great employees, great franchisees and great customers! It is a testament to our singular purpose of Building Better Communities Through Athletes®", Doug Dickison, President & Founder of Destination Athlete.
View the full list here.
June 2024
Destination Athlete® is the June cover story for Franchising USA Magazine - Veterans edition! We are proud to offer a free franchise annually as well as military veteran discounts to those seeking an entrepreneurial role to build a future. Veteran owners represent 15% of Destination Athlete® franchises nationwide.
Aaron Guisinger (IL), US Navy, and Stephanie Pavlick (NC), US Army, helped contribute to this article released by Franchising USA.
https://issuu.com/.../vetfrom_franchising_magazine_usa
May 2024
Congratulations to Max Zelenko, on his 5 year anniversary as Destination Athlete® franchise owner of Montgomery and Chester counties, PA! Max has a sports management degree and was recently recognized at the annual Summit meeting for attaining the Chairman's Circle. Also pictured is Doug Dickison, President and Founder.
April 2024
Congratulations to Josh McCurry, recipient of the annual Rookie Of The Year award!! Owner of 11 counties in Georgia,Josh, exemplifies the heart and hustle of Destination Athlete®, blending business acumen with unwavering values. His commitment to impactful service and community connection marks the beginning of an inspiring journey.
April 2024
Congratulations Joey Herbst, Destination Athlete® franchise owner in Kentucky, Franchisee Of The Year 2023. Joey was named Rookie Of The Year 2021 and has grown his business to All State level.
Pictured with Joey is Doug Dickison, President of Destination Athlete®.
April 2024
Natasha Patel is writing her own Destination Athlete® franchise success story! She bought her North Carolina counties, Mecklenberg and Union, in 2022. She was awarded Rookie Of The Year at last year's annual Summit meeting. Now, one year later, having grown her business 300%, Natasha is the recipient of the Destination Athlete® Pace Setter award.
April 2024
Congratulations to our successful franchise owners on their recent Chairman's Circle awards presented by Doug Dickison, founder and President, at the annual Summit meeting. Million Dollar Pinnacle club is the highest honor.
April 2024
DESTINATION ATHLETE® RANKED #24 IN
TOP 100 LOW-COST FRANCHISES OF 2024
BY ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE’S FRANCHISE 500
®
We are pleased to announce we are ranked in the top 100 franchises under $50,000 by Entrepreneur®. We offer a low-cost, home-based, flexible business model for those seeking an entrepreneurial role while following their passion in sports.
View the full rankings here.
April 2024
March 2024
Congratulations to our franchise owners celebrating years of service in their athletic communites.
Everything Team, Everything Better®
January 2024
DESTINATION ATHLETE® RANKED #1 IN CATEGORY OF 2024DESTINATION ATHLETE® NAMED ONE OF THE TOP FRANCHISES OF 2024
BY ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE’S FRANCHISE 500
®
"Being in the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 is a special honor. Being number one in the Sports Apparel & Equipment Category in the world for the fourth time is a true testament to our dedicated franchisees and our great employees. This recognition is reinforcement that we are truly making a difference in the countless athletic communities we rigorously serve throughout the country", President and Founder, Doug Dickison.
Read the full press release here.
To view the rankings visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/.../destination-athlete/334635
November 2023
Congratulations to our newest franchise owners, Chris and Molly Pierce! Destination Athlete® was a natural fit for this team being involved in youth sports for over 12 years. A combination of coaching and retail management,they are ready to service Hartford County, CT with exceptional product and service that customers deserve.
November 2023
We are pleased to welcome new franchise owners, Erick and Rocio Moneterrosa!
Parents of athletes, this husband and wife team found Destination Athlete® to align with their core belief system. The Monterrosa's are a sports driven family and look to partner with their community in Gwinnett and Forsythe Counties continuing to make sports a priority for youth.
NOVEMBER 2023
DESTINATION ATHLETE® RANKED TOP 150 OF VETERAN FRANCHISES
BY ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE’S FRANCHISE 500®
Read the full rankings here.
OCTOBER 2023
Community Engagement For The Win
Article written by Doug Dickison of Destination Athlete, Forbes Council Member
Read the full article here.
July 2023
It is our pleasure to announce our newest team, Chris and Kristi Hicks, Destination Athlete® owners in Texas! Very active in their community and supporters of local youth sports programs, they are ready to address the needs of coaches, athletes, and parents while exceeding customer expectations. Chris and Kristi will be servicing Wise, Clay, Cooke, Jack, Montague, Palo Pinto, and Parker Counties.
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July 2023
We are pleased to announce our newest Destination Athlete® owner, Carin Giovanni! Carin has a large network of relationships across sports programs and is committed to delivering quality service and adding a personal touch for her clients. She stands with our mission to support the youth sports community and looks to bring a positive impact in a fast-growing market. Carin owns Clark, Nye, and Lincoln Counties, Nevada.
July 2023
DESTINATION ATHLETE® RANKED #1
2023 BEST OF THE BEST FRANCHISES IN CATEGORY
BY ENTREPRENEUR MEDIA, INC®
"We call them the “best of the best”—the franchises that ranked not only in our increasingly competitive Franchise 500 list this year but also at the top of their respective industry categories."
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Read the full 2023 ranking list HERE.
July 2023
It's been 15 years since we've started this journey, and we can't help but look back on the past 15 years with immense pride. We're proud of our world-class employees, and we're proud of our great franchise team.
Destination Athlete® disrupted the sports marketplace to become The Leader in the Team Sports Market, featured in editorials such as Forbes, Insights Success, and Mirror Review. And, ranked among the Top 500 Franchises in the world for six years in a row by Entrepreneur magazine.
Despite recessions and pandemics, we've sold franchises in 30 states over our first 15 years in business. And we're just getting started! The market is growing at exponential rates—we can't wait to see what the next 15 years has in store for us.
June 2023
DESTINATION ATHLETE® RANKED
2023 TOP HOME-BASED & MOBILE FRANCHISES
BY ENTREPRENEUR MEDIA, INC
®
If you're ready to ditch the office, retail space, or warehouse world, check out our ranking in the Top Home-Based and Mobile Franchises from Entrepreneur®. Companies on this list are ranked in areas of costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability.
Read the full 2023 ranking list HERE.
May 2023
DESTINATION ATHLETE® RANKED #29 OF 100
2023 TOP LOW-COST FRANCHISES
BY ENTREPRENEUR MEDIA, INC®
"Don’t think you can afford to open a franchise? Think again. There are actually franchise opportunities available for a wide variety of investment levels. Even if your budget is limited, your options are myriad."
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Read the full 2023 ranking list HERE.
May 2023
DESTINATION ATHLETE® FAMILY & FRANCHISING
SETTING THE FOUNDATION OF SUCCESS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
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We caught up with Mike Johnson, franchise owner of Union and Middlesex Counties, NJ to talk about franchising, family, and his vision for the future. In June of 2022, Destination Athlete® ownership was passed down to Mike from his father, Scott Johnson, who had owned the business since 2010. Mike is an entrepreneur at heart. As a former athlete himself, he is constantly setting new goals for himself and is passionate about providing solutions for his customers. Mike understands the value of connecting with others and giving back to his community.
Learn more about how a team sports franchise is a family business here.
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April 2023
Welcome, Josh McCurry, our newest franchise owner at Destination Athlete®! Josh has a background in Business Administration and spends his time coaching baseball. Josh is excited about his new venture and looks forward to meet the needs in his community by providing great products. Josh will be servicing Habersham, Banks, Franklin, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, and White Counties, GA.
March 2023
DESTINATION ATHLETE® RANKED AMONG 2023
FASTEST-GROWING FRANCHISES
BY ENTREPRENEUR MEDIA, INC
®
“We are thrilled to be with elite company as one of the fastest growing businesses in North America. This is a testament to the high demand for a winning business model around sports. Also, the great employees who work tirelessly to create and source a great platform for our talented franchisees deserve a lot of credit,” Doug Dickison, Founder & President of Destination Athlete®.
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READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE HERE
February 2023
We are pleased to welcome Aaron Krol to the Destination Athlete® team and congratulate him on being an Operation Athlete recipient - our program that supports U.S. military veterans. Aaron has a background in marketing and sales and he is ready to service customers in Durham, Chatham, and Orange Counties, NC!
January 2023
We are pleased to announce Raina McNutt has joined Destination Athlete® as franchise owner of two counties in Missouri - St. Louis & St. Louis City! Raina is a mom to young athletes and appreciates the flexibility of a home-based company allowing her to be present for her family while making an impact in her community. Raina looks forward to understanding her client's needs through authentic connections and exceeding expectations.
DESTINATION ATHLETE® NAMED ONE OF THE TOP FRANCHISES OF 2023
BY ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE’S FRANCHISE 500
®
Read the full press release here
To view the full ranking, visit www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500
DECEMBER 2022
Youth sports is big business, and even amid talks of recession, it shows no signs of slowing down.
Article written by Doug Dickison of Destination Athlete, Forbes Council Member
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Read more here.
December 2022
We would like to welcome Joey & Lori Sams, franchise owners of five counties in Ohio, to Destination Athlete®! Already having two years experience of servicing team sports in the apparel industry, they are now ready to offer equipment, fundraising, and performance to new and existing customers in Brown, Adams, Clemont, Clinton, and Highland counties!
November 2022
We would like to announce Joey Herbst has expanded his franchise in Kentucky! Previous owner of 11 counties, he now owns 18 total counties! Joey continues to exceed expectations while providing value which has allowed him the ablitiy to grow his customer base. He expanded into Anderson, Bourbon, Fayette, Franklin, Mercer, Scott and Woodford counties, KY.
NOVEMBER 2022
DESTINATION ATHLETE® RANKED TOP 150 OF VETERAN FRANCHISES
BY ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE’S FRANCHISE 500®
"Which franchises truly offer the best opportunities for veterans interested in becoming franchisees? We developed our ranking of the top 150 franchises for veterans, taking into account each company's veteran incentive, how veteran franchisees are attracted to and supported by the company, and how each company scored in the 2022 Franchise 500." - Entrepreneur Magazine
To view the rankings, click here.
OCTOBER 2022
DESTINATION ATHLETE® HOSTED ITS FIRST ASCENT -
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT SERIES FOR FRANCHISE OWNERS
Franchise owners were invited to visit the Corporate Headquarters of Destination Athlete® in New Jersey for a two-day workshop to grow and develop their business. Included in the Ascent were various decoration presentations with a hands-on approach, round-table discussions, vendor presentations, and a company dinner with the corporate staff.
September 2022
Welcome to the Destination Athlete® Franchise Team
We would like to welcome Jeff & Tiffany Underhill as the newest franchise owners in New York! Jeff has an entrepreneurial background as well as coaching experience. When asked why own a Destination Athlete franchise, it was an answer that came easily, "It allows the freedom to watch my kids grow up and help coach sports. I like the fact that is is a community based company with the purpose to do good."
The Underhills will be servicing Genesee, Livingston, Niagra, Orleans, and Wyoming, NY counties.
JULY 2022
DESTINATION ATHLETE® RANKED BEST OF THE BEST
OF 2022 BY ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE’S FRANCHISE 500®
The “best of the best”—the franchises that ranked not only in our increasingly competitive Franchise 500 list this year but also at the top of their respective industry categories. The companies on this list show the ever-growing diversity of industries represented in the franchise world, and regardless of category, all are here because of how they scored in the Franchise 500, which evaluates companies based on more than 150 data points in the areas of costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. - Entrepreneur Magazine
To view the rankings, click here.
July 2022
Welcome to the Destination Athlete® Franchise Team
We would like to extend a warm welcome to Kevin Vuong, Destination Athlete franchise owner of Orange County, CA! Kevin brings accounting experience with an entrepreneurial background combined with a passion for sports to our team. As a parent of athletes himself, he understands commitment to customer service and looks forward to making his customers his top priority. Kevin joined Destination Athlete to be personally rewarded through his passion for sports.
JUNE 2022
DESTINATION ATHLETE® RANKED
10 BEST FRANCHISES TO BUY IN 2022 BY INC MAGAZINE
To read the full CEO Cover Story released by Inc Magazine, click here.