Gold's Gym vs The SuperSlow Zone Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Gold's Gym vs The SuperSlow Zone including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Gold's Gym Franchise
The SuperSlow Zone Franchise
Investment $22,182,505,000,500$98,700 - $186,500
Franchise Fee $40,000$30,000 - $35,000
Royalty Fee 5%Varies
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 19652004
Year Franchised 19802004
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Gold's Gym Franchise
The SuperSlow Zone Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Are you energized by helping people become stronger and healthier? Does the excitement of growing a business sound good to you? Do you want to earn top pay to go with your success? These are the qualities we seek.


    Financing Options

     
    Gold's Gym Franchise
    The SuperSlow Zone Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Gold's Gym Franchise
    The SuperSlow Zone Franchise
    Training Available at headquartersAvailable at headquarters, Available at franchisee's location, Web-based training available
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Regional advertisingAd slicks, Regional advertising
    Operations 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    Gold's Gym Franchise
    The SuperSlow Zone Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Gold's Gym

    Bodybuilders training outside on Muscle Beach were the first customers for the original Gold's Gym when it opened in Venice, California, in 1965. With its intense, no-frills atmosphere, the gym soon became known as the 'Mecca of Bodybuilding.' Arnold Schwarznegger's movie 'Pumping Iron' focused on Gold's Gym, propelling it into the spotlight in 1975. Gold's Gym has been franchising since 1980, and franchises account for more than 90 percent of its locations. In addition to running the health club facilities, franchisees sell Gold's Gym licensed apparel through their Pro Shops.

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    About The SuperSlow Zone

    SuperSlow Zone is an innovative franchise that is revolutionizing health and wellness by providing exceptional professional fitness services. While we have a tremendous, one of a kind business model in a huge and high growth industry, we are advocates for adults 55+ years old, and always put our clients first. According to US Census Bureau, 21% of today's US population is 55+ years old, by 2019, the last baby boomers turn 55, and the 55+ population will grow to 29%. That's about 90 million people reflecting on their health and quality of life as they continue to age. The Market is growing with the increasing population of aging adults and people in need of specific exercise options related to their personal health and wellbeing without injuries or severe wear and tear on your body.SuperSlow Zone has a solution for this growing customer base with the proprietary process and platform offering amazing health benefits with the supervision and structure to facilitate safe exercise as well. SuperSlow Zone is an exclusive professional fitness service company that provides a unique 20 minute full body workout, 1 - 2 time per week, always one on one instruction, by appointment only, in your normal daily clothes. And, SuperSlow Zone guarantees Maximum Results in Minimum Time. As the only, professional fitness service for health and well-being for all adults, SuperSlow Zone is quickly becoming one of the most important franchise opportunities in the United States. Opening a SuperSlow Zone franchise means you are joining a professional team that is dedicated to "health and quality of life" for members of your community by supporting the growth of your own business.