Wheel Fun Rentals vs Fitness Source Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Wheel Fun Rentals Franchise
Fitness Source Franchise
Investment $46,000 - $230,000N/A
Franchise Fee $12,500 - $25,000N/A
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1987-
Year Franchised 2000-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $1K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Wheel Fun Rentals Franchise
Fitness Source Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Wheel Fun Rentals Franchise
    Fitness Source Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Wheel Fun Rentals Franchise
    Fitness Source Franchise
    Training Ongoing as needed-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks-
    Operations 75% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 12

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Wheel Fun Rentals Franchise
    Fitness Source Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Wheel Fun Rentals

    Brian McInerney founded Wheel Fun Rentals in 1987 in order to bring the four-wheeled Italian surrey cycle to California. The Southern California-based company began franchising in 2000. Wheel Fun Rentals has multiple units in operation and has identified more than 1,000 potential locations nationwide. It offers its franchisees exclusive territories and has co-branding relationships with city and state parks.

    Wheel Fun Rentals offers fun and unique recreation, designed to move you on land and water and help you explore your surroundings, all across the U.S. At Wheel Fun Rentals, "FUN" is our middle name, and we strive for great service and lasting memories with every customer. Enjoy our bike rentals, including specialty cycles, and boat rentals nationwide. Search for us in your neighborhood or while on your next vacation.

    About Fitness Source

    Fitness Source is Canada's premier source for fitness equipment. Fitness equipment is our specialty; everything from treadmills, stationary bikes and elliptical machines to mats, stability balls, and exercise videos. We also have resources and tools for group fitness classes, personal training, rehabilitation training and everything in between. With an emphasis on both retail sales and commercial sales and service, Fitness Source has a long-standing tradition of outfitting Canadian fitness professionals and weekend warriors alike.