Curves vs 9Round Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Curves vs 9Round including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Curves Franchise
9Round Franchise
Investment $115,600 - $243,200$106,175 - $150,275
Franchise Fee $39,900$30,000
Royalty Fee 5%$600/mo.
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19922007
Year Franchised 19952009
Term Of Agreement 5 years5 years
Term Of Agreement 5 years5 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Curves Franchise
9Round Franchise
Experience
  • Financially stable
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Curves Franchise
    9Round Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
    Equipment No/No-/Yes
    Inventory No/No-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/Yes
    Payroll No/No-/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Curves Franchise
    9Round Franchise
    Training At regional meetings (full day), convention (3 days), local events (1 day)You will visit the 9Round training facility in Greenville SC. You will go through a 5 day intensive training program that will teach you not only how to kick and punch, but how to operate the business. On-The-Job Training: 16 hours Classroom Training: 16 hours Additional Training: Online & regional training
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Site Selection Proprietary Software
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
    Operations 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (70% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		Number of Employees Required to Run: 3 - 4

    Expansion Plans
     
    Curves Franchise
    9Round Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Curves

    At the age of 20, pre-med student Gary Heavin had taken over a failing fitness center in Houston, turning the business around and, within five years, opened six more centers. After 10 years and 17 centers, Heavin's business went under. Not wanting to give up, Heavin took lessons from the strengths and weaknesses of his first chain and decided to open a second. In 1992, Heavin opened Curves for Women, a women-only fitness center, in Harlingen, Texas. The company began franchising in 1995.

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    About 9Round

    9Round is a specialized fitness center dedicated to serving clients who want a unique, fun, and proven workout that guarantees results. 9Round offers traditional "old school" boxing and kickboxing fitness programs that incorporates functional, interval, cardiovascular, and circuit training regimens. The programs are developed around a proprietary system of 9 challenging workout stations developed by a professional fighter. 9Round delivers total body results in a quick and convenient 30 minute workout with no class times. If you enjoy staying fit and helping people, this is the Franchise for you. Successful 9Round owners come from all walks of life. Some have extensive business backgrounds, some have served in the military, some are personal trainers, and some have never operated a business. 9Round has 9 different ways you can make money. 

    Veteran Incentives  15% off franchise fee
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