Get In Shape For Women vs American Bodyworks Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Get In Shape For Women vs American Bodyworks including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Get In Shape For Women Franchise
American Bodyworks Franchise
Investment $51,341 - $200,594$72,000 - $246,000
Franchise Fee $29,000N/A
Royalty Fee 6%-
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Year Founded 2006-
Year Franchised 2006-
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Renewal Fee $4,000 off franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Get In Shape For Women Franchise
American Bodyworks Franchise
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Financing Options
 
Get In Shape For Women Franchise
American Bodyworks Franchise
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Training & Support
 
Get In Shape For Women Franchise
American Bodyworks Franchise
Training -Before you open, you will run the ABW school. This is a very unique offer in the fitness industry. Under our model, anyone who has no experience in the fitness industry at all can learn how to run a health club. We teach you how to sell memberships, enter in contracts, reconcile your money, pick employees and trainers, and any other club operation necessary. Every new club can send one person to this week long seminar for no extra charge. After this training, you will feel confident when your doors open.
Support -American Bodyworks offers temporary and full time workers that have been in the industry and know how we operate. This ranges from sales people to back end workers. These workers can work temporarily to boost productivity and further your training; or provide a needed service for an extended period of time! Advertising. Through a small monthly fee you are a part of a national ad campaign. Our website is well maintained and up to date. We also have in house designers for any of your graphics needs that will make all of your promotional items professional looking and effective. Billing. As a franchisee we handle that for you. We run your credit card and checking drafts. We also provide a service for a small fee that will handle all your backend work for a monthly fee. This is perfect for non-owner operators. 24 hour tech support. Your computer system is vital to the operation of your club whether it is the draft or key card system. Problems sometimes arise and it is comforting to know someone is there to fix them at anytime.
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Expansion Plans
 
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Company Overviews

About Get In Shape For Women

Get In Shape For Women, a small group personal training program with 35 locations across the U.S. was founded with the purpose of empowering women through body transformation. At Get In Shape For Women there are no intimidating crowds or waiting for equipment. All GISFW workouts are delivered by appointment in a private upscale boutique fitness studio. A highly skilled personal trainer works with up to 4 women at a time, for 30 or 60 minute sessions, delivering our unique 4 component system that is scientifically proven to work: Weight Training, Cardio, Nutrition, and Accountability. Join us on this meaningful journey, where your clients become family, and every pound lost is a life impacted. Discover the First Complete Training Program For Women.

Results Start When You Do ®

I have been operating personal training studios for over 14 years. I have gone through the start up of over 50 personal training studios. Each and every time I have learned something new which has improved my system. This invaluable experience has allowed me to develop proprietary start up processes, and operating systems that are second to none.

Get In Shape For Women will prove to be the best fitness franchise model in the industry. The small 800-1200 square foot print keeps fixed costs down. The personalized small group training at $19-$29 per session delivers tremendous value, has a much greater market share than personal training alone, and generates more revenue per hour than personal training. I have developed this model so it can be run with the owner and one employee. You heard right, one employee working 40-50 hours per week. The owners don't train at all, they manage and grow their business. Rent and Payroll are the two largest expenses in private training studios. When you can control both of them you will have a business model that financially works.

 

About American Bodyworks

American Bodyworks is the premier 24-7 fitness franchise of coed, neighborhood clubs. 
American Bodyworks is a "key" club which allows members to access the club at any time they want.
Each member has a key card to give them access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
American Bodyworks is setting the standard in 24-7 fitness. Most health clubs today want you to fit into their schedules, American Bodyworks wants to fit into yours. You are our top priority. We understand that you need a health club with flexible hours in order to fulfill your fitness needs and have a healthy lifestyle. We want to help you meet your goals, and that is why we provide our customers the best equipment and services available to their neighborhood 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Everyone will feel welcome and comfortable with us. From beginner to athlete, all can workout in a non-intimidating environment with the best equipment available.  Normal people, like you and me work out here. All of our clubs have a community feel and everyone will know your name. You will not find the traditional, high pressure sales of health clubs. You will find a customer friendly staff whose job is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.