IM=X Pilates Studio vs SportsXpress Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
IM=X Pilates Studio Franchise
SportsXpress Franchise
Investment $66,000 - $150,000$15,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $22,000$15,000
Royalty Fee Varies10% which includes a 2% towards training fund
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
SportsXpress Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • * Passion for sports * Strong people skills * Small financial investment

    Financing Options

     
    IM=X Pilates Studio Franchise
    SportsXpress 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
    SportsXpress 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
    SportsXpress Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    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 SportsXpress

    SportsXpress is a grassroots, multi-media publishing platform dedicated exclusively to the community sports lifestyle! We’re all about the athletes, their teams, coaches, families, volunteers and fans. We publish real life stories and include all ages and skill levels.

    Our business plan was derived from the evident lack of coverage of local organized sports. Through discussions with numerous groups and associations we also discovered those involved in local sports view it as more of a "lifestyle" - an important part of their identity. Later, we discovered the local sports scene is one of the largest lifestyle segments in any community and across the country.

    In the spring of 2008 we launched a test model and have been developing the playbook ever since.

    We are excited to invite you to be a part of this distinct lifestyle - one that we call a “hidden economy”, and look forward to working with you on developing your winning game plan.