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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Access Fitness vs Polestar Pilates Studio including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | N/A | $121,750 - $196,950 |
Franchise Fee | N/A | $24,900 |
Royalty Fee | - | 6% |
Advertising Fee | - | 1.5% |
Year Founded | - | 1998 |
Year Franchised | - | 2015 |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | -/- | -/Yes |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/Yes |
Equipment | -/- | -/Yes |
Inventory | -/- | -/Yes |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | On-The-Job Training: 11 hours Classroom Training: 29 hours |
Support | - | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection |
Marketing | - | 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: 4 |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | - | Yes |
NO LONGER FRANCHISING
There is one major difference between Access Fitness and other similar fitness franchises. You will buy directly from the strength equipment manufacturer, and therefore the customer will find a well balanced company with deep roots within the industry. We offer customized weight lifting equipment that is easy to operate and easy on the body. Access Fitness was started by Pioneer Strength Equipment as a subsidiary. So the value of what you get for the money is unmatched.
All equipment is designed and built especially for Access Fitness by Pioneer Strength Equipment. Our equipment is designed with you in mind. We know you want real conditioning equipment that meets your individual workout styles.
Polestar is an International authority with educators across 50 countries and education facilities in over 28 countries. Polestar has developed a low-cost, high-return business model for entrepreneurs and aspiring studio owners to meet the demands created by increasing health awareness and interests.