ShapeXpress vs BODYBAR Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
ShapeXpress Franchise
BODYBAR Franchise
Investment $89,500 - $152,000$237,175 - $464,500
Franchise Fee $20,000$49,500
Royalty Fee Varies7%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 20022011
Year Franchised 20032015
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $2.5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
ShapeXpress Franchise
BODYBAR Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Sales skills, previous employee supervision skills
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    Financing Options
     
    ShapeXpress Franchise
    BODYBAR 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
    BODYBAR 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
    BODYBAR Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    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 BODYBAR


    Transform your BODY! Transform your LIFE✨ Meet us at the BAR!

    Pilates-inspired classes and other fitness-related services.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a BODYBAR Pilates Studio is $229,375 to $389,500. This amount includes $162,125 to $183,500 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate prior to opening.
    The franchisor also offers an area development program for the establishment and operation of multiple BODYBAR Pilates Studios in a specified development area. The total investment necessary to enter into a development agreement for the right to develop three BODYBAR Pilates Studios is $304,375 and $464,500 which includes $237,125 to $258,500 that is paid to the franchisor or their affiliates prior to opening your initial Studio under the development agreement, along with the total investment necessary disclosed above to establish your initial BODYBAR Pilates Studio.