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SkyRun®

Travel & Lodging Year: 2025
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What Is SkyRun?

SkyRun is a franchise in the Travel & Lodging category offering property management and rental services focused on vacation homes and short- and mid-term residential rentals. Franchisees operate a Business that lists and manages Properties using SkyRun’s proprietary operating system and required reservation/property-management software (TRACK) and online distribution and listing services to handle bookings, pricing, housekeeping, and maintenance. The franchise solicits and provides online listing and property management services to residential property owners (Owners) who wish to rent their Properties to transient Guests, and may be operated from a home office or other approved office location.

SkyRun Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchise's Training and Support Score of 100 indicates top-quarter onboarding and ongoing support that lowers execution risk for new operators, but a Legal Risk Score of 100—well above Travel & Lodging norms—signals elevated legal exposure that could lead to disputes or operational friction for franchisees.

Pros

Zero disclosed lawsuits, zero franchisee-initiated judgments or settlements, and no government penalties or franchisor enforcement—this clean legal record is well below what's typical in Travel & Lodging and reduces the chance of legal distraction or surprise costs for operators.
Territory Protection Score of 69 is well above typical for the sector, meaning you'll have stronger territorial exclusivity than most travel & lodging franchises.
Training and Support Score of 100 is well above typical (top quarter), indicating unusually strong onboarding and ongoing support that lowers execution risk for new operators.

Cons

Item 7 maximum fee of $75,480 is well above typical for Travel & Lodging (and the disclosed initial fee ranges of $65,000–$75,000 sit notably higher than the sector norm), which raises the upfront cash required to get started.
No Item 19 exists—unusual in this sector (100% of Travel & Lodging franchises have one)—so the franchisor does not provide a formal earnings claim, leaving you without company-verified revenue projections to model returns.
Legal Risk Score of 100 is well above typical for the sector, signaling elevated measured legal risk or potential for disputes that could create operational friction for franchisees.

Territory Protection

69/100
Excellent

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units. The franchisor retains rights to develop additional units in the surrounding market, acquire and convert franchise locations, and use alternate trademarks, while the franchisee keeps site-specific relocation rights—balancing market density, alternative distribution channels and performance contingencies.

Training & Support

100
Excellent

The brand provides a focused 56-hour training curriculum intended to prepare franchisee personnel for launch, with no trainee slots included in the initial franchise fee. The program includes on-site launch support for operational readiness; travel and lodging expenses are the responsibility of the franchisee, and specific pre- and post-launch on-site day counts are not specified in the disclosure.

Unit Growth Analysis

Unit Growth Chart

This franchise is on an accelerating expansion path, rising from 27 units in 2022 to 48 units in 2025, with year-over-year growth moving from +3.7% (2023) to +32.1% (2024) and +29.7% (2025). For investors, the sharp jump between 2023 and 2024 and sustained high growth in 2025 signal strong franchise demand and successful scaling, though the slight dip from 32.1% to 29.7% suggests growth may be stabilizing at a high rate and should be monitored for sustainability and unit-level profitability.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a SkyRun Franchise?

Opening a SkyRun franchise requires a total initial investment of $105,080 to $153,980, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$105,080
Minimum Investment Breakdown
Franchise Fee
Real Estate
Equipment & Assets
Reserves
Training
Other

Maximum Investment

$153,980
Maximum Investment Breakdown

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$55,480
Real Estate$0
Equipment & Assets$3,100
Reserves$25,000
Training$2,500
Other$19,000

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$75,480
Real Estate$500
Equipment & Assets$7,000
Reserves$45,000
Training$3,000
Other$23,000

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

SkyRun Franchise Earnings: Not Disclosed

SkyRun did not disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Not all franchisors choose to publish this information, which can make it harder for prospective owners to evaluate expected revenue before investing.

This franchise company did not publish these results.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a SkyRun franchise?

The total initial investment for a SkyRun franchise ranges from $105,080 to $153,980, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the SkyRun initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for SkyRun is $55,000, as stated in the 2025 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

Does SkyRun disclose franchise revenue data?

SkyRun did not disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2025 FDD. Not all franchisors choose to publish this information.

Does SkyRun have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

SkyRun received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2025 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does SkyRun offer exclusive franchise territories?

SkyRun received a territory protection score of 69 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units.

What training does SkyRun provide to new franchisees?

SkyRun received a training and support score of 100 out of 100. The brand provides a focused 56-hour training curriculum intended to prepare franchisee personnel for launch, with no trainee slots included in the initial franchise fee.

How many SkyRun franchise locations are there?

SkyRun had 48 total locations as of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is SkyRun?

SkyRun is a franchise in the Travel & Lodging category offering property management and rental services focused on vacation homes and short- and mid-term residential rentals.

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