Ellipse Fitness vs Fernwood Women's Health Clubs Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Ellipse Fitness vs Fernwood Women's Health Clubs including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Ellipse Fitness Franchise
Fernwood Women's Health Clubs Franchise
Investment $80,000 - $120,000$500,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $29,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20021989
Year Franchised 20061993
Term Of Agreement --
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Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Ellipse Fitness Franchise
Fernwood Women's Health Clubs Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Ellipse Fitness Franchise
Fernwood Women's Health Clubs Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
Ellipse Fitness Franchise
Fernwood Women's Health Clubs Franchise
Training -� Three weeks comprehensive program � E-learning modules � This includes one week at National Support Office and two weeks in club � Ongoing in-club support & training
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Marketing --
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Expansion Plans
 
Ellipse Fitness Franchise
Fernwood Women's Health Clubs Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion -Yes

Company Overviews

About Ellipse Fitness

With combined annual revenue of $15 billion dollars, the fitness industry is hot! We would like to introduce to you, Ellipse Fitness, a different kind of fitness franchise. We're not a 30 minute circuit, not your typical gym. Ellipse provides members a unique "classes only" concept and a state-of-the-art nutrition program, both results driven! Unlike competitor fitness concepts, Ellipse provides both fitness and weight loss, and does them well. With unpublished, unannounced and ever changing classes, exercise programs for all fitness levels, and personalized weight loss, Ellipse has created an amazing niche in the industry. We offer our core program of 7 class times a day. We also offer an AMP'D program of super high-intensity classes. When you join our team you will quickly see that the same passion, dedication, honesty and enthusiasm that we began Ellipse with, has been poured into supporting our franchisees. We are experienced, trained, fitness certified, and ready to bring you the benefits of being part of an established team and a recognized brand. History The first Ellipse Fitness was founded in 2002 because the company saw a need for a facility that specialized in personal attention and goals, rather than weights and equipment. In 2004 Ellipse opened a second location to test the franchise systems. In September 2006 the company began selling franchises, and in January 2007 the first franchise location opened in WI. Ellipse now has several locations in the Midwest and is prepared to go national. Our current franchisees will attest to the fact that this system works! The weight loss and fitness industry has never been in a better position to change the world!

About Fernwood Women's Health Clubs

Looking to own your own Fernwood business?Fernwood Women's Health Clubs is a dominant player in the women's-only fitness in Australia. It owes its success to the quality of the franchisees who work hard in partnership with Fernwood to make a difference in the lives of women. We want franchise partners to join our team who: *Have a passion for customer service *Have a passion for health & fitness *Have a passion to drive your own business *Have a passion to make a difference
Fernwood system offers: *a well branded and dominate player in women's only fitness *lifestyle and financial rewards *opportunity for personal growth and achievements *full training and on going support *security of a long term franchise model