Curves vs Tapout Fitness Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Curves Franchise
Tapout Fitness Franchise
Investment $115,600 - $243,200$158,410 - $736,491
Franchise Fee $39,900$45,000 - $50,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19922014
Year Franchised 19952015
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Curves Franchise
Tapout Fitness Franchise
Experience
  • Financially stable
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    Financing Options
     
    Curves Franchise
    Tapout Fitness 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
    Tapout Fitness Franchise
    Training At regional meetings (full day), convention (3 days), local events (1 day) On-The-Job Training: 20 hours Classroom Training: 38 hours
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates 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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Curves Franchise
    Tapout Fitness 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 Tapout Fitness

    A Dynamic Combination that Adds Up to Success.
    • World-Class Brand
    • Industry-Leading Management Team
    • Capitalizes on General Fitness
      & Martial Arts Markets
    • Multiple Recurring Revenue Streams
    • Ideal Studio Design
    • Comprehensive Marketing Support
    • Progressive Approach for Kids & Adults Increases Retention
    • Extensive Operational Training & Support
    • Attractive Investment Return

    Veteran Incentives  $5,000 off franchise fee
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