ShapeXpress vs Tapout Fitness Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
ShapeXpress Franchise
Tapout Fitness Franchise
Investment $89,500 - $152,000$158,410 - $736,491
Franchise Fee $20,000$45,000 - $50,000
Royalty Fee Varies6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20022014
Year Franchised 20032015
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $2.5K-


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

    Training & Support
     
    ShapeXpress Franchise
    Tapout Fitness Franchise
    Training Ongoing On-The-Job Training: 20 hours Classroom Training: 38 hours
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
    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
    Tapout Fitness 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 Tapout Fitness

    A Dynamic Combination that Adds Up to Success.
    • World-Class Brand
    • Industry-Leading Management Team
    • Capitalizes on General Fitness
      & Martial Arts Markets
    • Multiple Recurring Revenue Streams
    • Ideal Studio Design
    • Comprehensive Marketing Support
    • Progressive Approach for Kids & Adults Increases Retention
    • Extensive Operational Training & Support
    • Attractive Investment Return

    Veteran Incentives  $5,000 off franchise fee
    "Entrepreneur
    #408 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #259 in Franchise 500 for 2021.