Body Buster Fitness vs PickUp USA Fitness Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Body Buster Fitness Franchise
PickUp USA Fitness Franchise
Investment $50,000 - And Up$533,266 - $1,150,054
Franchise Fee $25,000$45,000
Royalty Fee -6%
Advertising Fee -1% - 2%
Year Founded 20072011
Year Franchised 20112016
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Body Buster Fitness Franchise
PickUp USA Fitness Franchise
Experience -

While not required, a passion for fitness and basketball is a huge plus! Owning a fitness club is a tremendous opportunity to build a business doing something you love. To get started, franchise candidates, either individually or cumulatively amongst a group of investors, should have a minimum of $150,000 in liquid capital and $300,000 in net worth. This gives a new franchisee the base financials to attempt to obtain necessary bank financing to be properly capitalized to launch a PickUp USA.


Financing Options

 
Body Buster Fitness Franchise
PickUp USA Fitness Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Equipment -/--/-
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Receivables -/--/-
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Training & Support

 
Body Buster Fitness Franchise
PickUp USA Fitness Franchise
Training 5 day on site training which will include on location and in office training. You will learn what it takes to be a Body Buster Trainer, how to hire, train and manage Body Buster Trainers, how to operate your own Body Buster Program, marketing, accounting skills and management of your business. You will also receive easy to use manuals for day to day reference. You will learn what it takes to run a successful Body Buster Program in your area!

* Comprehensive 8 day training at our headquarters in Irwindale, CA for you and your two managers

Support Continuous support via phone, e-mail and in person from an experienced Body Buster representative. You will be in business for yourself but not by yourself as you will be a part of a strong and successful team. Our experienced staff will help you during the critical months before and after the launch of your Body Buster Franchise.

PickUp USA provides comprehensive support from the day you sign your franchise agreement. * Pre-Open Support * Grand Opening Support * Ongoing Support o Assistance with site-selection, club layout, design & construction o Comprehensive 8 day training o On-site guidance for 5 days from our corporate team o Support with marketing, sales and operations o Continuous, on-site, telephone and email support will be with you during your entire journey o Your success is our success!

Marketing --
Operations -

We require an owner/operator Approximately 10 staff are needed to run a PickUp USA Fitness club.


Expansion Plans

 
Body Buster Fitness Franchise
PickUp USA Fitness Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Body Buster Fitness

Be A Part Of A Growing And Successful Team! You will receive the benefits of being part of a well established, reputable company. Body Buster has an established image with a built-in customer base through its wide spread marketing and brand recognition.Body Buster offers a unique, leading edge online system to its Franchisees as well as established rankings in the most popular search engines. With low overhead and high profit margins, being a Body Buster Franchisee is a perfect avenue to create unlimited earning potential. If you are looking to be in control of your own financial future the results can be amazing with the Body Buster Franchise system. You will save money and time by being given support in your business from initial setup, to growing your business down the road. As a Body Buster Franchisee, you are taking on the Body Buster system which is already flourishing. The business model is complete and potential problems have already been ironed out. We will assist you in obtaining locations that will most benefit you, your members and the success of your franchise. You will receive guidance in your manuals as well as in person to ensure your location success. You will receive the guidance required to attain the best location for your business needs. You will be provided comprehensive training manuals on how to market and successfully run your Body Buster Franchise. These manuals will address all details necessary for the success of your franchise as well as the highly effective, proven in class Body Buster Fitness Program. In addition to these detailed guides, you will also be provided ongoing training and support on the tested and proven Body Buster Business model. Only the most serious need apply.

About PickUp USA Fitness


Basketball-Focused Fitness Clubs!

PickUp USA Fitness clubs are full-service, basketball-focused gyms. Our clubs offer: group & private basketball training, officiated games of pickup basketball, full weight & cardio rooms, retail merchandise, lounges, and much more! We started our unique fitness concept in 2011, and spent 5 years refining our product, processes, and brand before franchising in 2016.

Limitless Opportunity

* In 2014, total US health club revenues increased 7.4% to $24.2 billion with 54.1 million Americans belonging to at least one health club nationwide (IHRSA data)
* Over 23 million people/year participate in basketball activities in the US (Statista data)
* PickUp USA Fitness is the only basketball-focused fitness club operating in the US, and generates revenue from 4 diverse channels:

     o Membership Dues
     o Private Training Packages
     o Merchandise Sales
     o Private Court Rental Fees


Streamlined Operating Model
  • Plug- and-play, refined and simple operating model
  • Less than 10 total employees needed to run a PickUp USA
  • Passionate staff that love fitness and basketball are naturally attracted to PickUp USA
  • Polished marketing, sales, and operating processes allow your gym to operate seamlessly 365 days/year
  • Established relationships with reputable suppliers and vendors:
    • Gatorade
    • SportCourt
    • Wilson Basketball
    • StarTrac
    • ClaytonKendall
  • Minimal inventory management with simple processes for ease of operating
  • Bottom-line: A polished operating system allows you to have fun, interact with customers, and grow your business!