Healthy Inspirations vs Zoo Health Club Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Healthy Inspirations vs Zoo Health Club including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Healthy Inspirations Franchise
Zoo Health Club Franchise
Investment $75,000 - $375,000$47,969 - $171,799
Franchise Fee $15,000$19,999
Royalty Fee $395/mo.greater of $399/ month or 7%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 2000-
Year Franchised 2004-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $2.5K or 20% of franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Healthy Inspirations Franchise
Zoo Health Club Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Healthy Inspirations Franchise
    Zoo Health Club 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
     
    Healthy Inspirations Franchise
    Zoo Health Club Franchise
    Training --
    Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Ad slicks-
    Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 5% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 4

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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Healthy Inspirations Franchise
    Zoo Health Club Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Healthy Inspirations

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING

    About Zoo Health Club

    The appeal of a Zoo Health Club is far-reaching. Demographic studies indicate that members will routinely travel up to ten miles to attend a given location. This level of customer interest and loyalty speaks volumes of our success. Each year, Zoo Health Clubs contribute to their communities by hosting and supporting cancer walks, marathons, and a variety of other events and activities. Such involvement makes Zoo locations popular gathering places for local and regional events. Such is the appeal of the Zoo Health Clubs. Members love to return time and again in order to enjoy the familiarity of their Zoo, with its clean facilities, helpful staff, immaculate equipment, and friendly environment. Since the early 1970s, Zoo Health Clubs have promoted a carefully balanced atmosphere that is both family-friendly and appealing to serious athletes. Everyone-from those seeking a general fitness program to hard-core body builders-find what they need at their Zoo. The Zoo's unique business model benefits both the franchisee and its members:
    * Location, location, location! Convenient, easily accessible locations in secondary shopping centers make frequent visits routine for the entire family.
    * Small- to medium-size locations limit lease costs and ensure a friendly, community-like environment.
    * Low monthly fees attract and retain members.
    * Top-of-the-line equipment offers a competitive edge and keeps members challenged.
    * A variety of special products and services please members and increase revenue.

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    #99 in Gator's Top franchises.