The Blitz vs AKT Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Blitz Franchise
AKT Franchise
Investment $49,500 - $89,500$341,200 - $529,900
Franchise Fee $10,000$60,000
Royalty Fee 0%-
Advertising Fee 0%-
Year Founded 20022018
Year Franchised 20022018
Term Of Agreement 7 years-
Term Of Agreement 7 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Blitz Franchise
AKT Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
The Blitz Franchise
AKT Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-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
 
The Blitz Franchise
AKT Franchise
Training --
Support Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Purchasing cooperatives-
Marketing Ad slicks-
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)

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Expansion Plans
 
The Blitz Franchise
AKT Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion NoYes
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About The Blitz

NO LONGER FRANCHISING

About AKT

"AKT
AKT is a dance-based cardio concept, offering a unique combination of four modalities: toning, interval, circuit and dance. With new original programming created every 3 weeks and the belief that movement has a powerful, lasting impact, AKT is for all body types and fitness levels. With this positivity and a combination of personal training and movement-based technique, AKT empowers members across the country to become stronger in their bodies, minds and communities - and they have fun doing it!

With a proven concept in one of the most competitive markets, AKT has extensive market potential - be the first to bring AKT's unique workout to your local market!
AKT has the brand strength and proven franchise model to deliver excellent profit potential. International & U.S. markets are available for multi-unit and single-unit investors. Don’t miss the opportunity to own your local market!