J.W. Tumbles vs SportsXpress Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
J.W. Tumbles Franchise
SportsXpress Franchise
Investment $155,150 - $225,900$15,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $42,900$15,000
Royalty Fee $500/mo.10% which includes a 2% towards training fund
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1985-
Year Franchised 1993-
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
J.W. Tumbles Franchise
SportsXpress Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • * Passion for sports * Strong people skills * Small financial investment

    Financing Options

     
    J.W. Tumbles Franchise
    SportsXpress Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    J.W. Tumbles Franchise
    SportsXpress Franchise
    Training

    In addition to the mandatory initial franchise training, we also offer optional training by request. An annual meeting as well as business training is also available.

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    Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks-
    Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    J.W. Tumbles Franchise
    SportsXpress Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About J.W. Tumbles

    Fewer than half of American children get the exercise they need for good health, and only about one-third of elementary and secondary schools offer daily physical education classes. Jeff and Melissa Woods opened the first J.W. Tumbles in Solano Beach, California, in 1985, hoping to remedy this situation. The company opened its first franchise operation in Tucson, Arizona.

    J.W. Tumbles is a skill- and confidence-building program that promotes self-esteem and physical health in children aged 4 months to 9 years. Each class in its 'Fun'damentals program delivers challenging, noncompetitive activities. The program focuses on improving motor skills, spatial awareness, manipulative skills, coordination, balance, agility, flexibility, rhythm, strength, social awareness and sportsmanship. Franchisees can teach the program at their locations or use a van to take the fitness programs to schools. The company also offers summer and winter camps.

    About SportsXpress

    SportsXpress is a grassroots, multi-media publishing platform dedicated exclusively to the community sports lifestyle! We’re all about the athletes, their teams, coaches, families, volunteers and fans. We publish real life stories and include all ages and skill levels.

    Our business plan was derived from the evident lack of coverage of local organized sports. Through discussions with numerous groups and associations we also discovered those involved in local sports view it as more of a "lifestyle" - an important part of their identity. Later, we discovered the local sports scene is one of the largest lifestyle segments in any community and across the country.

    In the spring of 2008 we launched a test model and have been developing the playbook ever since.

    We are excited to invite you to be a part of this distinct lifestyle - one that we call a “hidden economy”, and look forward to working with you on developing your winning game plan.