Curves vs MADabolic Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Curves Franchise
MADabolic Franchise
Investment $115,600 - $243,200$222,450 - $378,200
Franchise Fee $39,900$40,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1992-
Year Franchised 1995-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Curves Franchise
MADabolic Franchise
Experience
  • Financially stable
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    Financing Options
     
    Curves Franchise
    MADabolic Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Curves Franchise
    MADabolic Franchise
    Training At regional meetings (full day), convention (3 days), local events (1 day)

    3 day intensive training course takes place in Charlotte NC at our flagship location and corporate head quarters. Some of the topics that will be covered in your 3 days are: a) The MADabolic System & Philosophy b) Program Design & Implementation c) Exercise Equipment Description & Function d) Facility Layout & Execution e) Presentation & Pricing f) Inventory, Ordering & Approved Vendors g) Contracts, Waivers & Membership Programs h) Safety, Security, Health & Sanitation i) Hiring Instructors, Employees and Staffing Your Business j) Technology & Software Overview k) Administrative & Bookkeeping Responsibilities l) Marketing & Promoting Your Business m) Social Media Overview & Guidelines
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations

    Online Video Database On Site Pre Opening Support
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Curves Franchise
    MADabolic Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 MADabolic

    We would love to talk to you about owning a MADabolic.  For more information about owning your own MADabolic simply go to the "Own A MADabolic” page of our website.   The MADabolic Inc. brand is only as strong as the Franchisees success. Our number one priority is to create a unique fitness experience and reputable brand led by your individual success.

    Stand out in the fitness market with MADabolic - the original strength-driven interval training franchise.