Beverly Hills Weight Loss and Wellness vs World Gym International Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Beverly Hills Weight Loss and Wellness vs World Gym International including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Beverly Hills Weight Loss and Wellness Franchise
World Gym International Franchise
Investment $64,000 - $96,000$852,000 - $2,975,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 6%$1,000/mo.
Advertising Fee -included
Year Founded 19881976
Year Franchised 19891982
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Beverly Hills Weight Loss and Wellness Franchise
World Gym International Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Sales experience
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    Beverly Hills Weight Loss and Wellness Franchise
    World Gym International Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory Yes/No-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Beverly Hills Weight Loss and Wellness Franchise
    World Gym International Franchise
    Training Ongoing trainingOn-The-Job Training: 7 days Classroom Training: 5 days
    Support Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicksCo-op Advertising Ad Templates
    Operations 14% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Absentee Ownership Allowed

    Number of Employees Required to Run: 15


    Expansion Plans

     
    Beverly Hills Weight Loss and Wellness Franchise
    World Gym International Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Beverly Hills Weight Loss and Wellness

    LA Weight Loss was once a store-front weight-loss plan, but is now available only online after the company went out of business in 2008

    Founded in 1988, Heathrow, Florida Beverly Hills Weight Loss and Wellness provides clients with personalized weight loss programs. The company's programs include medical analysis, nutritional supplements, therapy and education.

    About World Gym International

    With a heritage that traces back to the glory days of Muscle Beach in Los Angeles, CA, World Gym has been keeping people fit and changing lives for over 40 years. Our experience runs deep. World Gym knows the difference between cheap fads and time-proven techniques. We’ve learned the best ways to get your hearts pounding and your adrenaline pumping. World Gym makes sure all of our gyms have all the tools you need to perform your best.
    World Gym's Mission: To provide the finest level of service in the fitness community with special emphasis on top-level fitness and proven results.