Cuts Fitness For Men vs World Gym International Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Cuts Fitness For Men vs World Gym International including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Cuts Fitness For Men Franchise
World Gym International Franchise
Investment $33,600 - $77,900$852,000 - $2,975,000
Franchise Fee $39,500$25,000
Royalty Fee $400/mo.$1,000/mo.
Advertising Fee -included
Year Founded 20031976
Year Franchised 20031982
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Cuts Fitness For Men Franchise
World Gym International Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    Cuts Fitness For Men Franchise
    World Gym International Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Cuts Fitness For Men Franchise
    World Gym International Franchise
    Training -On-The-Job Training: 7 days Classroom Training: 5 days
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates
    Operations 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2

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

    Absentee Ownership Allowed

    Number of Employees Required to Run: 15


    Expansion Plans

     
    Cuts Fitness For Men Franchise
    World Gym International Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Cuts Fitness For Men

    Cuts Fitness For Men uses the Body Cuts System which is a 30-minute, full body circuit training workout designed to firm up muscles, improve the cardiovascular system, increase endurance, lose body fat and inches. Founded in May, 2003, Cuts Fitness For Men is North America's fastest growing Men's fitness franchise. The first Cuts fitness center opened in Clark, New Jersey in May, 2003; since then, more than 200 franchises have been sold. Launched in December of 2004, Cuts Fitness For Women enters the market with a unique product featuring an innovative design, high quality equipment and the "experience factor."

    About World Gym International

    With a heritage that traces back to the glory days of Muscle Beach in Los Angeles, CA, World Gym has been keeping people fit and changing lives for over 40 years. Our experience runs deep. World Gym knows the difference between cheap fads and time-proven techniques. We’ve learned the best ways to get your hearts pounding and your adrenaline pumping. World Gym makes sure all of our gyms have all the tools you need to perform your best.
    World Gym's Mission: To provide the finest level of service in the fitness community with special emphasis on top-level fitness and proven results.