Curves vs Profile by Sanford Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Curves Franchise
Profile by Sanford Franchise
Investment $115,600 - $243,200$388,500 - $634,500
Franchise Fee $39,900$49,500
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19922012
Year Franchised 19952014
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Curves Franchise
Profile by Sanford Franchise
Experience
  • Financially stable
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Curves Franchise
    Profile by Sanford 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
    Profile by Sanford Franchise
    Training At regional meetings (full day), convention (3 days), local events (1 day) On-The-Job Training: 228 hours Classroom Training: 32 hours Additional Training: 15 hours annually
    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 Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising 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)

    		Number of Employees Required to Run: 5

    Expansion Plans
     
    Curves Franchise
    Profile by Sanford Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    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 Profile by Sanford

    Profile by Sanford is a comprehensive weight loss and weight management program designed by the physicians and experts at Sanford Health. The program utilizes a certified health coach and offers integrated technology and meal replacement products to provide members with a solution for nutrition, activity, and lifestyle changes. Be part of the $20+ billion weight loss industry, helping nearly 70% of Americans who are overweight.
     * Align with an evidence-based program designed by physicians and scientists with proven results
     * Be backed by Sanford Health, the largest rural non-profit health system in the nation
     *Join an organization that's focused on preventative medicine and bettering the lives of its members.
     *Real estate site selection consultation.
     *Ongoing operations and management support
     *Staff training and certification program.
     *Assistance and access to promotions and marketing campaigns.

     *Technology software and IT System support.

    Do What You Love. Change Lives

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a single PROFILE SANFORD franchise ranges from $388,500 to $634,500 for a stand-alone store, and from $183,000 to $334,200 for an in-facility store. This includes $183,000 to $334,200 for a stand-alone store, and $123,000 to $158,200 for an in-facility store, that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.
    Veteran Incentives  $5,000 off franchise fee

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