Curves vs CycleBar Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Curves Franchise
CycleBar Franchise
Investment $115,600 - $243,200$402,650 - $498,700
Franchise Fee $39,900$60,000
Royalty Fee 5%7%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19922014
Year Franchised 19952015
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Curves Franchise
CycleBar Franchise
Experience
  • Financially stable
    		• -

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

    Training & Support
     
    Curves Franchise
    CycleBar Franchise
    Training At regional meetings (full day), convention (3 days), local events (1 day)On-The-Job Training: 5 days Classroom Training: 14 days
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates 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)

    		Number of Employees Required to Run: 15

    Expansion Plans
     
    Curves Franchise
    CycleBar 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 CycleBar

    CycleBar is the largest network of Premium Indoor Cycling studios, with more than 180 locations slated to open throughout 2018. The concept of indoor cycling has built incredible momentum over the last 30 years. Offering concierge-level service and premium amenities, CycleBar has capitalized on this momentum and is experiencing exceptional success in a proven industry.
    CycleBar’s turnkey franchise model provides a completely scalable business that lets you determine your own success. Leverage significant development costs and national vendor relationships to launch your studio successfully!

    Veteran Incentives  $1,500 off franchise fee

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