Tracknation Mission &Overview
Take your passion and dedication for a sport you love and turn it into a vocation to effect positive change. If you are a Track & Field enthusiast with a passion for running, turn your hobby into a career. TrackNation offers an exclusive opportunity to turn your passion into a reality. Track & Field is the #1 participation sport for high school students with over 1,200,000 high school athletes involved in the sport in 2012. Despite this huge participation rate, there is no other company that successfully focuses on the needs and interests of the track community.
Within the first 18months of its founding in 2011, TrackNation garnered more than 160,000 TrackHeads (raving Track & Field Fans) to create a new world for those who eat, sleep and breathe Track & Field, Cross Country, Marathon Running, and pure SPEED! These follower are not only fans, they are customers that purchase TrackNation shirts and merchandise.
Through our franchise program, TrackNation franchisees will serve as the source for all the Track & Field needs of their communities by providing equipment, track apparel, training videos, promotional products, and by hosting and supporting track meets and summer camps.
FAQs
- Do I need to have any prior experience in the franchise industry or track & field industry to own a franchise?
You don’t need any prior experience as a business owner. We provide the training you bring the drive, and together we are ready to go the distance!
- What skills are critical for my success as a franchisee?
Besides the obvious love of helping others, we believe that a strong sales background and customer-service skills are important. You must be detail-oriented and have the ability to relate to children and engage students ranging from middle school to high school age. It’s crucial that you can develop positive relationships with schools, race organizers, track coaches and especially with parents who will be your greatest source of referrals.
- How long is training and what can I expect?
Our “Quick Launch” program gives you everything you need to immediately implement TrackNation business processes and practices. The initial training program consisits of 3 days of online training.
- Can I work from home?
Yes! Becoming a business owner offers many benefits and having the ability to work from home is often at the top of the list.
- Can my Tracknation franchise be a part-time business initially?
Yes! Much of our activity happens in the evenings and weekends. You can grow your business to a full time career over the first few yours.
- Does Tracknation offer any financing of the franchise fee?
Yes! We will finance up to 60% of the franchise territory fee. This will be paid monthly over (length of time).