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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Planet Fitness vs Extreme Gym including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $968,100 - $4,113,000 | $75,453 - $96,998 |
Franchise Fee | $20,000 | $10,000 |
Royalty Fee | 7% of Gross Membership Fees | - |
Advertising Fee | 9% | - |
Year Founded | 1992 | 2002 |
Year Franchised | 2003 | 0 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | You need a desire to own your own business and to be financially free. You also need to be people oriented with excellent customer service skills. If you are going to be leasing your equipment, we can set you up with a top notch leasing company who we highly recommend. You also have the option of paying in full if that is your desire. You can have your own gym for the price of a nice luxury car. |
Financing Options |
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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 |
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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 |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | - | - |
There are a number of reasons why the Extreme Gym franchise is a far smarter choice than other fitness franchising programs or trying to obtain a club on your own.
Primarily the lower initial cost and lower ongoing monthly fee. However, there are also virtually no controls or restrictions, no reporting requirements, no non-competition agreements, and no performance criteria with us as
compared to other gym franchises.
In regards to some of the world's most expensive fitness franchises, franchisees often find themselves sinking their entire life savings into the business or taking out huge loans only to wait many years for profitability. The Extreme Gym program is 1/6 to 1/4 the cost so you start profiting in months.