ShapeXpress vs Form YOU 3 Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of ShapeXpress vs Form YOU 3 including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
ShapeXpress Franchise
Form YOU 3 Franchise
Investment $89,500 - $152,000$33,000 - $43,000
Franchise Fee $20,000$15,000
Royalty Fee Varies-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 2002-
Year Franchised 2003-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $2.5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
ShapeXpress Franchise
Form YOU 3 Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Sales skills, previous employee supervision skills
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    Financing Options
     
    ShapeXpress Franchise
    Form YOU 3 Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    ShapeXpress Franchise
    Form YOU 3 Franchise
    Training Ongoing-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 4

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (35% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    ShapeXpress Franchise
    Form YOU 3 Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About ShapeXpress

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING

    Proven results for members AND franchisees! Join our success in the $14.8 billion fitness industry! ShapeXpress for Women is setting the standard for women's only fitness franchise opportunities. "Amazing support from the corporate office." That's what our franchisees are saying about ShapeXpress. Support in every area of starting and operating your club: finding a location, negotiating a lease, decor & build-out, financing, marketing, membership sales, daily operations, billing, member tracking, hiring and more. Each franchisee is assigned a Franchise Support Executive to personally assist with setting goals and addressing concerns. Weekly conference calls keep our franchisees in communication with our corporate office and each other. Among U.S. franchises, 65% consist of fewer than 100 stores and 49% have under 50 locations. Compare this to ShapeXpress, which in its first 3 years of offering, has sold over 300 franchises!

    About Form YOU 3

    Form YOU 3 Weight Loss Centers has been a leader in the weight loss industry since 1982. Millions of dieters, just like you, have achieved tremendous success on our weight loss, weight management and nutrition programs with our high quality products and comprehensive member support system.
    Form YOU 3 takes an integrated approach to weight loss. We offer two separate programs to fit members' individual weight loss needs. Our Traditional Program consists of food exchanges that provide a healthy diet and allow members to enjoy wholesome, natural, grocery store foods while still losing weight. Our new Form YOU FastTM Program is a nutrient-rich meal replacement program that offers aggressive weight loss and is often suited to members' active lifestyles. Our support system offers one-on-one guidance, behavioral modification techniques, weight management classes (in select locations), and motivational and nutritional tips. Form YOU 3 helps members to lose weight successfully and keep it off. Members learn to apply the skills they have been taught to change unhealthy food behavior patterns and develop a positive mindset to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight!