World Gym International vs The Barre Code Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
World Gym International Franchise
The Barre Code Franchise
Investment $852,000 - $2,975,000$190,500 - $411,800
Franchise Fee $25,000$49,500
Royalty Fee $1,000/mo.6%
Advertising Fee included1%
Year Founded 19762010
Year Franchised 19822012
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
World Gym International Franchise
The Barre Code Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
World Gym International Franchise
The Barre Code Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/Yes
Start-up Costs -/--/Yes
Equipment -/Yes-/Yes
Inventory -/--/Yes
Receivables -/--/Yes
Payroll -/--/Yes

Training & Support
 
World Gym International Franchise
The Barre Code Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 7 days Classroom Training: 5 days On-The-Job Training: 42 hours Classroom Training: 128 hours
Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Purchasing 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 Ad Templates Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations Absentee Ownership Allowed

Number of Employees Required to Run: 15

 Number of Employees Required to Run: 1 - 2

Expansion Plans
 
World Gym International Franchise
The Barre Code Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

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.

About The Barre Code

 ‎Co-founders, Jillian and Ariana launched The Barre Code in 2010, with a shared passion for personal training and empowerment through positivity.
Franchising since 2012, we have grown from the inaugural location in Chicago’s River North neighborhood to nearly 50 prosperous locations across 17 states with thousands of members while generating national media coverage.   As The Barre Code continues to expand, one powerful consistency remains: a dedication to helping transform people into their strongest, fittest selves while supporting franchise owners to reach their personal goals.

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