Cuts Fitness For Men vs The Max Challenge Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Cuts Fitness For Men Franchise
The Max Challenge Franchise
Investment $33,600 - $77,900$131,868 - $280,592
Franchise Fee $39,500$40,000
Royalty Fee $400/mo.6%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 20032011
Year Franchised 20032013
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Cuts Fitness For Men Franchise
The Max Challenge Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    Cuts Fitness For Men Franchise
    The Max Challenge Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Cuts Fitness For Men Franchise
    The Max Challenge Franchise
    Training -On-The-Job Training: 18 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours Additional Training: Ongoing virtual training
    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 Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    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: 2


    Expansion Plans

     
    Cuts Fitness For Men Franchise
    The Max Challenge Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 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.

    Veteran Incentives  $5,000 off franchise fee