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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of IM=X Pilates Studio vs Cuts Fitness For Men including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $66,000 - $150,000 | $33,600 - $77,900 |
Franchise Fee | $22,000 | $39,500 |
Royalty Fee | Varies | $400/mo. |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1994 | 2003 |
Year Franchised | 2003 | 2003 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | ||
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | No/No |
Start-up Costs | No/No | No/Yes |
Equipment | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Inventory | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Receivables | No/No | No/No |
Payroll | No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media | Co-op advertising, Regional advertising |
Operations | - |
20% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | Yes | Yes |
The IM=X Pilates Franchise is a turn-key business that offers chiropractors, physical therapists, sports medicine M.D.s and personal trainers a unique opportunity to enter the pilates, fitness and exercise rehabilitation industry.
Cuts Fitness For Men uses the Body Cuts System which is a 30-minute, full body circuit training workout designed to firm up muscles, improve the cardiovascular system, increase endurance, lose body fat and inches. Founded in May, 2003, Cuts Fitness For Men is North America's fastest growing Men's fitness franchise. The first Cuts fitness center opened in Clark, New Jersey in May, 2003; since then, more than 200 franchises have been sold. Launched in December of 2004, Cuts Fitness For Women enters the market with a unique product featuring an innovative design, high quality equipment and the "experience factor."