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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of i9 Sports vs Personal Training Professionals including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $59,900 - $69,900 | $140,300 - $223,000 |
Franchise Fee | $24,900 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 7.5% | 6% |
Advertising Fee | 1% | 3% local +1% Nat'l |
Year Founded | 2002 | - |
Year Franchised | 2003 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 7 years | 5 years +5+5+5 |
Term Of Agreement | 7 years | 5 years +5+5+5 |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | Previous experience in the fitness industry is required. | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | No/Yes | -/- |
Payroll | No/Yes | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | Optional refresher training available | You will participate in an initial training course which will focus on all aspects of the PTP franchise system and is comprised of classroom and on-the-job training. This includes administration, operations, sales/marketing, and on-the-job exposure. |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | - |
Operations |
Franchise can be run from home. International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 20%% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (20% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
Personal Training Professionals has been providing highly-effective personal fitness training services to the New Canaan, Connecticut area since 1998. Having refined our unique system of personal fitness training, PTP is now searching for individuals interested in owning a Personal Training Professionals Franchise of their own. Successful franchisees will have drive, commitment and the expertise necessary to help members of their communities achieve optimum health with professional fitness training. At its core, the PTP approach is focused on exercise programs custom tailored to each individual's physical condition. Personal Training Professionals' trainers deliver motivation, proper instruction and consistency, all of which are necessary to a successful long-term health and fitness regimen. So where does PTP stand apart from the other fitness franchises you may be researching? First, PTP is not a typical health club. PTP is a state-of-the-art facility with a highly qualified and motivated team of professionally certified fitness trainers and complementary health care practitioners. PTP's personal fitness training programs are augmented by optional services including Nutritional Counseling and weight control programs provided by a registered dietitian; Massage Therapy; Small Group Exercise classes including Yoga, Cardio Kickboxing and Pilates; and Youth Fitness Training Classes for children ages 7 through 12. Please contact us to receive more detailed franchise material.