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We have full time business development team member at the home office that can serve as the "sales person" for franchisees from day one or to help them scale faster. It addresses one of the top concerns from clients and also provides an option for semi absent ownership. We have a core home office team with decades of experience to support franchisees through training and as long as they are with SkyRun. A business coach works with them after training to help design growth goals on a quarterly basis. I also feel our franchisees are a strong support group. we meet monthly together and have an online chat that is used well. Annual in person conference as well., service_2=Short Term Rental Management, service_3=Property Management, billing_contact_email=anne.golden@skyrun.com, registration_north_dakota=Not Registered, year_founded=2004, sales_process=8 step process with a goal of 3-5 weeks from intro call to discovery day and awarding call to complete Franchise agreement. Our discovery day is currently virtual, but we have taken strong candidates to "live a day in the life of a franchisee" to visit offices and properties. validation that is done 1 on 1 and also offering weekly group validation calls if preferred by candidates., hs_pipeline=11403875, industry=Property Management, territory_protection=Yes, service_1=Vacation Rental Management, franchise_offering_components=A manager can run the day-to-day operations;Small Staff (5 or fewer employees per location);Recession Resistant;Technology-driven;Founder or Leadership that have 10+ years of industry experience;Strong & Diverse Franchisee Validation;No lease is required;Home-based, hs_object_source_label=FORM, registration_indiana=Not Registered, registration_maryland=Registered, leads_email=adam.schmidt@skyrun.com, contract_signer_first_name=Cord, billing_contact_first_name=Anne, initial_broker_commissions=1st territory $35,000, 2nd and 3rd territories 50% of cash collected from franchisee. We want to open a single territory initially for a franchisee and get them successful, we are open to writing up an expansion addendum for the right client., currently_franchising=Yes, contact_zip_code=54022, website=https://skyrun.com/, white_logo=https://commandcenter.franchisesidekick.com/brand_image/37392711684/white_logo, royalty_external=5%, corporate_location=Broomfield, CO, item_19_highlights=Average annual properties under management for our experienced businesses in FDD is listed as 45 units. , functions_of_semi_absentee_owner=In our General Manager model, the flexible owner would oversee the direction of the business and manage a small team that handles development/sales as well as operations. Depending on strengths of the franchisee they may serve as operations or development key team member., sales_contact_phone=7154978800, item_19_data__1=$2,136,285, item_7_low=105080, real_estate_description=Home based business to start. Option to have an offsite office location if that fits with the goals of the business and scale of the business., starting_employees_number_1=0, starting_employees_number_2=0, referral=Luke Schulte, hs_lastmodifieddate=1770907453506, number_of_associated_contacts=1, contact_created=true, main_logo=https://commandcenter.franchisesidekick.com/brand_image/37392711684/main_logo, services_image_top_small=https://commandcenter.franchisesidekick.com/brand_image/37392711684/services_image_small, sold_out_markets=Colorado, year_started_franchising=2022, units_awarded_last_12_months=11, contact_phone=7154978800, page_title=Sky Run Vacation Rentals, contact_state=Wisconsin, approximate_break_even_time_frame=12-24 months, certainly depending on owners scaling the business., main_background=https://commandcenter.franchisesidekick.com/brand_image/37392711684/main_background?variant=large, group_health_insurance=No, has_group_contact=No, customer_acquisition=[Digital, Referral / Relationship, Sales], fdd_upload=https://api-na1.hubspot.com/form-integrations/v1/uploaded-files/signed-url-redirect/197885429866?portalId=21052030&sign=ESFdT2KHBBBQk_cSMpHWimE0yno%3D&conversionId=1d7d3d19-a070-441b-98a5-e4ca3bb43231&filename=1d7d3d19-a070-441b-98a5-e4ca3bb43231-2-7178165/fdd_upload-SkyRun-2025-FDD-(Clean)-(1).pdf, hs_object_source_id=1d7d3d19-a070-441b-98a5-e4ca3bb43231, services_image_bottom_small=https://commandcenter.franchisesidekick.com/brand_image/37392711684/services_image_small_2, franchisee_weekly_hours_required=Full-Time (40 or more hours per week), sales_contact_first_name=Adam, brand_fund=calculated on gross revenue per month, update_state_registrations_link=https://www.franchisesidekick.com/update-state-registration?brand_name=Sky%20Run%20Vacation%20Rentals, functions_of_owner_operator=The owner-operator is serving as sales and development manager as well as operations manager to start from day one. With the training and support of the SkyRun home office they will connect with homeowners and have conversations with them to bring their home into the portfolio of managed properties. They will manage the reservation software (with our training and support). The owner operator model also will focus on implementing marketing plans to drive leads to the office. Wearing all the hats from the start so they understand what it takes and allows them to pick the right support team as they scale the business., target_customer=Short Term rental property owners, small current property management business for acquisition. , registration_virginia=Registered, sales_contact_email=adam.schmidt@skyrun.com, contact_first_name=Adam, billing_contact_phone=413-626-4959, person_completing_2_minute_drill=Adam Schmidt, ideal_candidate=Strong Sales Ability ;No Industry Experience Required;Values Outstanding Customer Service;Operations Focused;Leadership Skills;Sales or Management Experience, starting_employees_type_1=Sales and Development, starting_employees_type_2=Operations, founder_name=Barry Cox & Steve Falk, onboarding_link=https://www.franchisesidekick.com/franchisor-onboarding-2-minute-drill?brand_name=Sky%20Run%20Vacation%20Rentals, unique_name=Sky Run Vacation Rentals, has_current_fdd=Yes, home_based=Yes, average_start_to_open_time=Less than six months, major_competitors=Casago, iTrip Vacations, Grand Welcome, name=Sky Run Vacation Rentals, hs_object_id=37392711684, contract_signer_last_name=Thomas, sidekick_commission_2=40000, available_internationally=No, sidekick_commission_3=50000, sidekick_commission_1=30000, fun_facts=The SkyRun founders remain active franchisees in the business after over 20 years. They are an active part of the business and continue to grow their own territories., services_image_bottom_medium=https://commandcenter.franchisesidekick.com/brand_image/37392711684/services_image_medium_2, community_impact=Many of our franchisees support non profit housing organizations across the country. , hs_object_source_detail_1=Franchisor Web Application , competitive_advantage_3=In-House Marketing Services, registration_illinois=Not Registered, competitive_advantage_2=Onboarding Support, competitive_advantage_1=Hands-On Training, contact_email=adam.schmidt@skyrun.com, business_model_b2b_percentage=20%, fbr_survey_link=https://campaigns.franchisesidekick.com/fbr-survey-information?brand_name=Sky%20Run%20Vacation%20Rentals, number_type_of_employees=owner/operator model is often the franchisee from day one in a full time capacity. Adding support team members as the business scales., hs_createdate=1760989748577, display_on_website=true, contact_last_name=Schmidt, registration_south_dakota=Not Registered, locations_open=46, employee_skillset_type=Compensated more with a specific skillset, item_19_label__1=Average Annual Gross Revenue (Experienced Businesses), required_net_worth=300000, joined_inventory_at=1770854400000, e2_visa_candidates=Yes, registration_hawaii=Registered, registration_minnesota=Registered, company_locations_open=7, brand_summary=In 2004, Barry Cox and Steve Falk founded SkyRun Vacation Rentals, a single location vacation rental property management company in Keystone, Colorado, out of a desire to offer their friends and neighbors better short term rental management solutions than the ones they had experienced for their own homes. Over the years, we've grown to more than 40 locations nationwide, and we've held onto that commitment to homeowners. We put the care of their homes above all else, providing a local resource that's alwasy on call and ready to handle all aspects of management. Our goal is to make vacation rental dreams possible for franchisees, homeowners, and guests by delivering the industry’s most exceptional service, systems, and staff. , services_image_bottom_large=https://commandcenter.franchisesidekick.com/brand_image/37392711684/services_image_large_2, submission_idempotent_id=1d7d3d19-a070-441b-98a5-e4ca3bb43231, technology=[Job Management, CRM, Billing, Logistics], employees_per_mature_location=5 or fewer employees, territory_description=500 minimum short term available rentals, brand_summary_marketing_revision=In 2004, Barry Cox and Steve Falk founded SkyRun Vacation Rentals, a single location vacation rental property management company in Keystone, Colorado, out of a desire to offer their friends and neighbors better short term rental management solutions than the ones they had experienced for their own homes. Over the years, we've grown to more than 40 locations nationwide, and we've held onto that commitment to homeowners. We put the care of their homes above all else, providing a local resource that's alwasy on call and ready to handle all aspects of management. Our goal is to make vacation rental dreams possible for franchisees, homeowners, and guests by delivering the industry’s most exceptional service, systems, and staff. , area_development_opportunities=Yes, industry_size=14.3-68 billion annually, territory_check_email=adam.schmidt@skyrun.com, hs_object_source=FORM, item_7_high=153980, display_two_minute_drill=true, application_invite_link=https://www.franchisesidekick.com/zor-application-invite?brand_name=Sky%20Run%20Vacation%20Rentals, is_boring_offering=Yes, dynamic_page_slug=sky-run-vacation-rentals, business_model_b2c_percentage=80%}
Brand Summary
In 2004, Barry Cox and Steve Falk founded SkyRun Vacation Rentals, a single location vacation rental property management company in Keystone, Colorado, out of a desire to offer their friends and neighbors better short term rental management solutions than the ones they had experienced for their own homes.
Over the years, we've grown to more than 40 locations nationwide, and we've held onto that commitment to homeowners. We put the care of their homes above all else, providing a local resource that's alwasy on call and ready to handle all aspects of management. Our goal is to make vacation rental dreams possible for franchisees, homeowners, and guests by delivering the industry’s most exceptional service, systems, and staff.
Brand Superpowers
Vacation Rental Expert
Advanced Industry Knowledge
Proven Success of 40+ Locations
*THE NUMBERS
| Founder | Barry Cox & Steve Falk |
| Home Office Location | Broomfield, CO |
| Company Founded | 2004 |
| Began Franchising | 2022 |
| Industry | Property Management |
| Industry Size | 14.3-68 billion annually |
| Veteran Discount | $5000 |
| Group Health Insurance | No |
| Company Units Open | 7 |
| Franchise Units Awarded All Time | 48 |
| Franchise Units Awarded Last 12 Months | 11 |
| Franchise Units Open | 46 |
| Number of franchisees | 41 |
Strong Sales Ability
No Industry Experience Required
Values Outstanding Customer Service
Operations Focused
Leadership Skills
Sales or Management Experience
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Founder Barry Cox & Steve Falk Home Office Location Broomfield, CO Company Founded 2004 Began Franchising 2022 Industry Property Management Industry Size 14.3-68 billion annually Veteran Discount $5000 Group Health Insurance No -
Company Units Open 7 Franchise Units Awarded All Time 48 Franchise Units Awarded Last 12 Months 11 Franchise Units Open 46 Number of franchisees 41 -
Strong Sales Ability
No Industry Experience Required
Values Outstanding Customer Service
Operations Focused
Leadership Skills
Sales or Management Experience
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DO THEY OFFER FINANCING TO HELP BUY THE FRANCHISE?
NoWHAT KIND OF TECHNOLOGY DO THEY HAVE IN PLACE?
Job Management, CRM, Billing and LogisticsDO THEY OFFER FLEXIBLE OWNERSHIP?
NoDO THEY OFFER A DISCOUNT TO VETERANS?
$5000
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