Zoo Health Club vs 9Round Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Zoo Health Club vs 9Round including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Zoo Health Club Franchise	9Round Franchise
Investment	$47,969 - $171,799	$106,175 - $150,275
Franchise Fee	$19,999	$30,000
Royalty Fee	greater of $399/ month or 7%	$600/mo.
Advertising Fee	-	2%
Year Founded	-	2007
Year Franchised	-	2009
Term Of Agreement	-	5 years
Term Of Agreement	-	5 years
Renewal Fee	-	-
Business Experience Requirements
	Zoo Health Club Franchise	9Round Franchise
Experience	-	-
Financing Options
	Zoo Health Club Franchise	9Round Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	-/-	-/Yes
Start-up Costs	-/-	-/Yes
Equipment	-/-	-/Yes
Inventory	-/-	-/Yes
Receivables	-/-	-/Yes
Payroll	-/-	-/Yes
Training & Support
	Zoo Health Club Franchise	9Round Franchise
Training	-	You will visit the 9Round training facility in Greenville SC. You will go through a 5 day intensive training program that will teach you not only how to kick and punch, but how to operate the business. On-The-Job Training: 16 hours Classroom Training: 16 hours Additional Training: Online & regional training
Support	-	Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Site Selection Proprietary Software
Marketing	-	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
Operations	-	Number of Employees Required to Run: 3 - 4
Expansion Plans
	Zoo Health Club Franchise	9Round Franchise
US Expansion	-	Yes
Canada Expansion	-	-
International Expansion	-	Yes

Company Overviews

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.

#99 in Gator's Top franchises.

About 9Round

9Round is a specialized fitness center dedicated to serving clients who want a unique, fun, and proven workout that guarantees results. 9Round offers traditional "old school" boxing and kickboxing fitness programs that incorporates functional, interval, cardiovascular, and circuit training regimens. The programs are developed around a proprietary system of 9 challenging workout stations developed by a professional fighter. 9Round delivers total body results in a quick and convenient 30 minute workout with no class times. If you enjoy staying fit and helping people, this is the Franchise for you. Successful 9Round owners come from all walks of life. Some have extensive business backgrounds, some have served in the military, some are personal trainers, and some have never operated a business. 9Round has 9 different ways you can make money.