Gold's Gym vs Fun Bus Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Gold's Gym Franchise
Fun Bus Franchise
Investment $22,182,505,000,500$85,500 - $160,500
Franchise Fee $40,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%7%
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 19652000
Year Franchised 19802003
Term Of Agreement -5 years
Term Of Agreement -5 years
Renewal Fee -50% of current franchise fee


Business Experience Requirements
 
Gold's Gym Franchise
Fun Bus Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Gold's Gym Franchise
    Fun Bus Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Gold's Gym Franchise
    Fun Bus Franchise
    Training Available at headquarters-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsToll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Regional advertisingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks
    Operations 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Gold's Gym Franchise
    Fun Bus 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 Fun Bus

    It's more than an bus. It's an experience...Fun Bus is THE children's "FUN Fitness Program", with a low-cost, highly profitable operating system offering a FUN time, FUN talk and a FUN experience for everyone. The Company's foundation is solid and based on our experienced and dedicated people. We are the first to make this type of business affordable, and for that reason, our group of Franchisees will be at the forefront of an industry that just now is coming into its own. Presidents Message The children's fitness industry has exploded over the last few years and will continue to grow at a very fast pace. Our franchise package has been developed and designed to respond to childrens' wants and expectations when it comes to fun in a wholesome SAFE place. We are a new industry much like the sub sandwich shops industry was 15 years ago. As a Fun Bus Franchisee you will be in on the ground floor and staking your claim in this billion dollar industry. The Friendship Factory commitment to value and concern for safety will give you the foundation you could not possibly get - until now! A Dynamic Plan for Your Growth. By focusing our energies on quality, Fun Bus operating plan is enabling our Franchisees to increase sales, lower costs and increase cash flow, placing you in an even stronger position to succeed. In Numbers there is Strength. By becoming one of our Franchisees, you join an elite group chosen for their ability, knowledge, and a sincere desire to grow professionally. By grouping together, the benefit of numbers takes effect. This tremendous power gives you the advantage in purchasing and advertising. This strength is more important today than ever before.