21 Minute Convenience Fitness vs Gold's Gym Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of 21 Minute Convenience Fitness vs Gold's Gym including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
21 Minute Convenience Fitness Franchise
Gold's Gym Franchise
Investment $124,500 - $195,300$22,182,505,000,500
Franchise Fee $29,500$40,000
Royalty Fee 3%5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 20031965
Year Franchised 20051980
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 25% of fran. fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
21 Minute Convenience Fitness Franchise
Gold's Gym Franchise
Experience -
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience

  • Financing Options

     
    21 Minute Convenience Fitness Franchise
    Gold's Gym Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    21 Minute Convenience Fitness Franchise
    Gold's Gym Franchise
    Training InternetAvailable at headquarters
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicksCo-op advertising, Regional advertising
    Operations 1% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    30% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.


    Expansion Plans

     
    21 Minute Convenience Fitness Franchise
    Gold's Gym Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About 21 Minute Convenience Fitness

    We are passionate about helping others succeed and invite you to explore a revolutionary business opportunity in the rapidly expanding fitness world. If you desire the freedom and independence to own and operate your own business, combined with the satisfaction of helping others achieve their health and fitness goals, then join 21 Minute Convenience Fitness, The Leader in Convenience Fitness. In 2004, former Harvard University economist, Zane Paul Pilzer, stated that the fitness, weight loss and wellness market in the US would grow from $300 billion to over one trillion dollars by the end of the decade!

    About Gold's Gym

    Bodybuilders training outside on Muscle Beach were the first customers for the original Gold's Gym when it opened in Venice, California, in 1965. With its intense, no-frills atmosphere, the gym soon became known as the 'Mecca of Bodybuilding.' Arnold Schwarznegger's movie 'Pumping Iron' focused on Gold's Gym, propelling it into the spotlight in 1975. Gold's Gym has been franchising since 1980, and franchises account for more than 90 percent of its locations. In addition to running the health club facilities, franchisees sell Gold's Gym licensed apparel through their Pro Shops.

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