Planet Fitness vs Aradia Fitness Franchise Comparison
Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Planet Fitness vs Aradia Fitness including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
Investment |
$968,100 - $4,113,000 | $80,000 - And Up |
Franchise Fee |
$20,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee |
7% of Gross Membership Fees | - |
Advertising Fee |
9% | - |
Year Founded |
1992 | 2003 |
Year Franchised |
2003 | 2005 |
Term Of Agreement |
10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement |
10 years | - |
Renewal Fee |
- | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
Experience |
- | - |
Financing Options |
|
In-House/3rd Party | In-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 |
Training |
* Available at headquarters: 2 weeks
* At franchisee's location: as needed | - |
Support |
* Newsletter
* Meetings
* Toll-free phone line
* Grand opening
* Internet
* Security/safety procedures
* Field operations/evaluations
* Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing |
* Co-op advertising
* Ad slicks
* Regional advertising | - |
Operations |
* 40% of all franchisees own more than one unit
* Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (70% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
US Expansion |
Yes | - |
Canada Expansion |
- | - |
International Expansion |
- | - |
Company Overviews
About Planet Fitness
Planet Fitness got its start in 1992 when Michael Grondahl
acquired a struggling gym. He reduced membership prices to compete
against better-known brands and focused on serving occasional or
first-time gym users.
Every Planet Fitness location holds a pizza night for members once a
month, as well as a bagel morning, and Tootsie Rolls are available at
all times.
Planet Fitness strives to promote health in a respectful atmosphere. For over a decade, Planet Fitness has gone to great lengths to provide its members with a friendly space to work out. We call it the Judgment Free Zone. We discourage weight dropping and obnoxious grunting so you can focus on your own workout and not the person next to you.
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a single Planet Fitness facility ranges from $968,100 to $3,072,000 if you finance your equipment.
This includes $48,000 to $297,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate.
If you choose to purchase your equipment, the total investment necessary to begin operation of a single Planet Fitness facility ranges from $1,500,000 to $4,113,000.
This includes $295,000 to $912,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or its
affiliate.
These estimated initial investment ranges also apply to each
location that you develop under the Area Development Agreement (plus the
Area Development Fee you pay at the time you sign the Area Development
Agreement). If you sign an Area Development Agreement, you must develop
one or more Planet Fitness facilities, and you will pay an Area
Development Fee of $10,000 per planned location (paid in full when you
sign the Area Development Agreement) in addition to the then-current
initial franchise fee due for each location at the time the Franchise
Agreement for that location is signed.
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About Aradia Fitness
Aradia Fitness is a pole dancing and fitness company that offers regular ladies a fun and safe alternative form of fitness.
The Aradia Fitness System is now making waves all over the fitness world. Since introducing this fun, entertaining form of fitness to the masses, Aradia has opened 21 locations across North America and taught over 100,000 women.
North America's leading pole dancing and sensual fitness company also produced three instructional DVDs to empower and inspire women all over the world.
Aradia Fitness also offers regular women custom made
Aradia Brass Poles for home workouts, and also many clothing options for comfort as well as fitness. This alternative fitness option will not only get ladies in shape it will assist then in gaining confidence and empower themselves to be the best they can be.
There is nothing more beautiful and sexy than a woman with confidence.
Aradia Fitness is an expanding company and we look forward to any inquires that you have on franchising in your area, email
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