Curves vs UFC Gym Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Curves Franchise
UFC Gym Franchise
Investment $115,600 - $243,200$199,000 - $4,213,000
Franchise Fee $39,900$30,000 - $50,000
Royalty Fee 5%4%-6%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19921992
Year Franchised 19952004
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Curves Franchise
UFC Gym Franchise
Experience
  • Financially stable
    		• -

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

    Training & Support
     
    Curves Franchise
    UFC Gym Franchise
    Training At regional meetings (full day), convention (3 days), local events (1 day)On-The-Job Training: 24 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours Additional Training: Available
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingAd Templates National Media Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    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)

    		Absentee Ownership Allowed

    Number of Employees Required to Run: 3 - 5

    Expansion Plans
     
    Curves Franchise
    UFC Gym 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 UFC Gym

    For the first time ever, qualified candidates can own a UFC GYM franchise. This is a ground-breaking opportunity to partner with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Simply put, owning a UFC GYM is a chance to join the fastest growing, most successful fitness franchise and partner with the UFC. UFC GYM franchisees are backed by a solid management foundation, instant brand recognition and a successful boxing, kickboxing and MMA fitness franchise. UFC GYM is built on a partnership between the UFC, NeV and UG Franchise Operations (formerly LA Boxing Franchise Co.). This creates a solid three-pillar franchise with unlimited ability for global growth. UFC GYMs are currently open in the U.S. and Australia, with more than 170 locations open or sold in 25 states. Most facilities feature a functional training area, Octagon or 1/2 Octagon, a bag area with 30 heavy bags, cutting-edge cardio and strength equipment, private training and retail - all areas of potential income for a UFC GYM franchisee. We have multiple levels of opportunity for investment in UFC GYM with facilities ranging from 6,000-10,000 sq. ft.

    Most markets require a two to three unit commitment.
    The total initial investment for a Class model UFC GYM ranges from $199,500 to $393,500, which includes fees that must be paid to the franchisor for the initial franchise fee, the equipment for the GYM, a retail package and music licensing. Such fees paid to the franchisor will range between $154,500 and $198,500, depending on the size of your Class UFC GYM and amenities selected.
    The total initial investment for a Core model UFC GYM ranges from $368,500 to $1,062,500, which includes fees that must be paid to the franchisor for the initial franchise fee, the equipment for the GYM, a retail package and music licensing. Such fees paid to the franchisor will range between $202,500 and $326,000 depending on the size of your Core UFC GYM and amenities selected.
    The total initial investment for a Signature model UFC GYM ranges from $1,080,000 to $4,213,000, which includes fees that must be paid to the franchisor for the initial franchise fee, the equipment for the GYM, a retail package and music licensing. Such fees paid to the franchisor will range between $646,000 and $1,466,000, depending on the size of your Signature UFC GYM and amenities selected. Franchisees who also obtain development rights must pay the franchisor the corresponding Initial Franchise Fee for each additional UFC GYM business to be opened.
    Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee

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