IM=X Pilates Studio vs Athletic Republic Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of IM=X Pilates Studio vs Athletic Republic including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
IM=X Pilates Studio Franchise
Athletic Republic Franchise
Investment $66,000 - $150,000$272,000 - $569,000
Franchise Fee $22,000$50,000
Royalty Fee Varies6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1994-
Year Franchised 2003-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
IM=X Pilates Studio Franchise
Athletic Republic Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • All you need is a passion for sports. Our existing franchise network is made up of people from diverse backgrounds, including former coaches, players, personal trainers, teachers and executives. Many have degrees in sports physiology and exercise science.

    Financing Options

     
    IM=X Pilates Studio Franchise
    Athletic Republic Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    IM=X Pilates Studio Franchise
    Athletic Republic Franchise
    Training --
    Support Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media-
    Operations --

    Expansion Plans

     
    IM=X Pilates Studio Franchise
    Athletic Republic Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About IM=X Pilates Studio

    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.

    About Athletic Republic

    Athletic Republic is the new name of Frappier Acceleration Sports Training. We are 160 facilities (and growing!) nationwide and internationally. The pioneering programs and patented equipment used in Athletic Republic's training centers were developed over the preceding two decades by Athletic Republic President, John Frappier, M.S., Exercise Physiology, and our Chief Officer of Science and Technology, Steve Swanson, M.S., Biomechanics.