Nexgym vs Funtopia Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Nexgym Franchise
Funtopia Franchise
Investment $213,000 - $397,000$600,791 - $1,853,381
Franchise Fee $30,000$35,000 - $60,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 20052013
Year Franchised 20062015
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 25% of franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Nexgym Franchise
Funtopia Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Nexgym Franchise
Funtopia Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment -/No-/Yes
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
Nexgym Franchise
Funtopia Franchise
Training * Available at headquarters: 2 weeks

* At franchisee's location: 1 week

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Support -Purchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Field Operations
Marketing -Co-op Advertising National Media Regional Advertising
Operations * 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

* Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

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

Number of Employees Required to Run: 40 - 80

Expansion Plans

 
Nexgym Franchise
Funtopia Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Nexgym

no longer franchising

About Funtopia

Funtopia is a unique concept for active entertainment. It combines sports with fun and brings them into entertainment and shopping centres. With challenges designed for visitors of all ages, every Funtopia Adventure Park is the family spot of choice.
Every Funtopia is built upon and always reflects our core values: Safe, Fun, Active, Courteous. 
We strongly believe that active entertainment helps children and adults stay healthy and have fun in a shared experience.
It is one of our main goals to reveal the benefits of playing in an exciting and sporty environment where our customers are engaged in diverse physical and mental activities.


The total investment necessary to begin operation of a small Funtopia Active Entertainment Center wall-climbing Active Entertainment Center franchise is $600,791 to $1,117,349. This includes from $434,055 to $498,790 which must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate, as appropriate.
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a large Funtopia Active Entertainment Center wall-climbing Active Entertainment Center with option of café/food service inside the facility is $1,400,043 to $1,853,381. This includes from $717,441 to $1,010,625 which must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate, as appropriate.
Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee