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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Blitz vs OrangeTheory Fitness including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $49,500 - $89,500 | $608,172 - $1,800,322 |
Franchise Fee | $10,000 | $59,500 |
Royalty Fee | 0% | 8% |
Advertising Fee | 0% | 2% |
Year Founded | 2002 | 2010 |
Year Franchised | 2002 | 2010 |
Term Of Agreement | 7 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 7 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | $150K liquidity, $500K net worth, business experience, team builder, outgoing demeanor |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | -/Yes |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/Yes |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/Yes |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/Yes |
Receivables | No/No | -/Yes |
Payroll | No/No | -/Yes |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | On-The-Job Training: 3.3 hours Classroom Training: 58.25 hours Additional Training: E-learning |
Support | Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Purchasing cooperatives | Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform |
Marketing | Ad slicks | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising |
Operations |
6% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | Manual provided Number of Employees Required to Run: 8 - 11 |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | Yes |
International Expansion | Yes | Yes |
NO LONGER FRANCHISING