Express Train vs Stretch U Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Express Train vs Stretch U including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Express Train Franchise
Stretch U Franchise
Investment $73,700 - $130,000$49,650 - $508,306
Franchise Fee $37,900$29,000 - $344,806
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee 3%2%
Year Founded 20052010
Year Franchised 20052012
Term Of Agreement 5 Years-
Term Of Agreement 5 Years-
Renewal Fee $5000-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Express Train Franchise
Stretch U Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Express Train Franchise
Stretch U Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
Express Train Franchise
Stretch U Franchise
Training * Available at headquarters: 3 days

* At franchisee's location: 3 days

Between thirty (30) and sixty (60) days before your Unit Franchise opens for business, we provide our initial training program for Stretch U Unit Franchises to you, other members of your management team, and any agents you employ. The training program includes classroom instruction and Franchise operation and on-the-job training at either our headquarters in Oklahoma City, your Unit Franchise location, or any other location we designate, including:  Stretch Training Techniques  Basic Management BDP, & SOP training; financial and KPI training  Sales and marketing training  Software Training
Support National Marketing Campaign

On Going Training

Support Visits

Marketing Support Person

Training & Certification

Support Person

Human Resources Support & Hiring Support

Annual Franchisee Conference

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Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Express Train Franchise
Stretch U Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Express Train

Express Train Fitness for Men was born out of a need to provide men with an alternative to the large "Social Gyms" that have become the norm in today's fitness industry. This gives them a place where they can feel comfortable and receive the guidance and support needed to achieve the goals they set for themselves with regard to health and fitness. Express Train Fitness for Men provides an atmosphere in which we promote good physical fitness habits along with nutritional guidance without the hard-sell environment of the other gyms. Our memberships provide for all the instruction and guidance at no extra charge to the client. Our main goals are to help our members reach and maintain their visions of health and fitness. OUR GOALS ARE OUR MEMBERS GOALS

About Stretch U

All of Stretch U’s locations are currently corporately owned stores or licensed affiliates. We may decide to franchise in the future and if you are interested, you can send an inquiry to [email protected].