ShapeXpress vs The Camp Transformation Center Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
ShapeXpress Franchise
The Camp Transformation Center Franchise
Investment $89,500 - $152,000$175,000 - $288,500
Franchise Fee $20,000$40,000
Royalty Fee Varies6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20022010
Year Franchised 20032017
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $2.5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
ShapeXpress Franchise
The Camp Transformation Center Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Sales skills, previous employee supervision skills
    		•  Ideal franchisees showcase an unwavering desire to help people with compassion and empathy. While not necessary, an aptitude for sales is preferred along with leadership skills and a collaborative disposition. Cultivated to attract individuals or teams with an ambition to succeed, strong values and solid community connections, the franchise investment offers significant efficiencies of scale for multi-unit investors.

    Financing Options
     
    ShapeXpress Franchise
    The Camp Transformation Center Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll No/YesNo/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    ShapeXpress Franchise
    The Camp Transformation Center Franchise
    Training Ongoing-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsThe Camp supports its franchisees with proven marketing, sales and operations programs, including a robust opening strategy to fill the initial signature six-week Challenge.
    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)

    		Number of employees per location: 7-10 41% of franchisees have two or more locations open

    Expansion Plans
     
    ShapeXpress Franchise
    The Camp Transformation Center Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion NoYes

    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 The Camp Transformation Center

    The Camp Transformation Center was started in 2010 by Saman Bakhtiar, Luis Font and Alejandra Font in Southern California. After finding inspiration in Sam’s personal training gym, Luis and Alejandra approached Sam about a partnership to build a new fitness concept aimed at fostering communities and changing attitudes.
    The Camp Transformation Center was then officially established, and as a group, Sam, Luis and Alejandra grew the brand. The original plan was for them to continue to grow the business as company-owned locations. However, soon after opening a number of locations, clients began approaching them about opening their own facility, leading the brand to franchise in February 2017. Since franchising, the brand has more than 100 locations open or in development and just announced a growth initiative to expand into new territories.

    The Camp Transformation Center has more than 100 locations open or in development across 13 states and Mexico. Each gym employs the company’s signature Challenge, a six-week initial entry point for members, which aims to be a transformative moment in the lives of those who join and a launching pad for long-term membership. The Camp Transformation Center is known for its enthusiastic staff members, a clean environment, an open, spacious, and colorful design, nutrition and supplement plans, and fitness training that is motivating and affordable.

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