Cuts Fitness For Men vs TruFusion Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Cuts Fitness For Men Franchise
TruFusion Franchise
Investment $33,600 - $77,900$899,720 - $3,061,250
Franchise Fee $39,500$65,000
Royalty Fee $400/mo.8%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 20032013
Year Franchised 20032015
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Cuts Fitness For Men Franchise
TruFusion Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Cuts Fitness For Men Franchise
    TruFusion 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
    TruFusion Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Regional advertising-
    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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Cuts Fitness For Men Franchise
    TruFusion Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    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 TruFusion

    "Trufusion

    Founded in 2013, TruFusion is a one-of-a-kind group fitness studio that offers over 200 unique fusion workout classes per week including Hot Pilates, Tru Kettlebell, HIITribe, Barefoot Bootcamp, YinFused and more. The popular Las Vegas-based franchise has developed a loyal following of members that coin themselves the TruTribe. Placing an emphasis on inspiring the surrounding community. TruFusion is a one-stop shop for all things health and fitness, offering several additional products and services including healthy food & beverages and an original line of workout apparel.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a TruFusion group fitness franchise is  $1,400,510 to $3,061,250 for a Flagship Studio (this includes $109,260 to $267,600 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates) and $899,720 to $1,699,550 for an Express Studio (This includes $109,260 to $267,600 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates).