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Updated RecentlyThe Blitz vs The Max Challenge Franchise Comparison
Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Blitz vs The Max Challenge 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 | $131,868 - $280,592 |
| Franchise Fee | $10,000 | $40,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 0% | 6% |
| Advertising Fee | 0% | 2% |
| Year Founded | 2002 | 2011 |
| Year Franchised | 2002 | 2013 |
| Term Of Agreement | 7 years | - |
| Term Of Agreement | 7 years | - |
| Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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| In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
| Franchise Fees | No/Yes | -/- |
| Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
| Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
| Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
| Receivables | No/No | -/- |
| Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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| Training | - | On-The-Job Training: 18 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours Additional Training: Ongoing virtual training |
| Support | Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Purchasing cooperatives | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform |
| Marketing | Ad slicks | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app |
| 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) | Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 2 |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | Yes | - |
| Canada Expansion | No | - |
| International Expansion | Yes | - |
Company Overviews
About The Blitz
NO LONGER FRANCHISING
About The Max Challenge
THE MAX Challenge gives our Franchise Owners the opportunity to make an incredible financial return on their investment while truly making a difference in the lives of their members and the community. Enjoy comprehensive guidance and strong ongoing support as you start on your path to fitness franchise ownership.