OrangeTheory Fitness vs The Barre Code Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of OrangeTheory Fitness vs The Barre Code including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
OrangeTheory Fitness Franchise
The Barre Code Franchise
Investment $608,172 - $1,800,322$190,500 - $411,800
Franchise Fee $59,500$49,500
Royalty Fee 8%6%
Advertising Fee 2%1%
Year Founded 20102010
Year Franchised 20102012
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
OrangeTheory Fitness Franchise
The Barre Code Franchise
Experience $150K liquidity, $500K net worth, business experience, team builder, outgoing demeanor-

Financing Options
 
OrangeTheory Fitness Franchise
The Barre Code Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/Yes-/Yes
Start-up Costs -/Yes-/Yes
Equipment -/Yes-/Yes
Inventory -/Yes-/Yes
Receivables -/Yes-/Yes
Payroll -/Yes-/Yes

Training & Support
 
OrangeTheory Fitness Franchise
The Barre Code Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 3.3 hours Classroom Training: 58.25 hours Additional Training: E-learning On-The-Job Training: 42 hours Classroom Training: 128 hours
Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet PlatformPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing

Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising

 Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations Manual provided Number of Employees Required to Run: 8 - 11 Number of Employees Required to Run: 1 - 2

Expansion Plans
 
OrangeTheory Fitness Franchise
The Barre Code Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion Yes-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About OrangeTheory Fitness

Orangetheory Fitness is an exciting new fitness concept like no other that is sweeping the nation. Hailed by the New York Times as an effective new plateau-busting workout, Orangetheory Fitness leverages heart-rate-monitored interval exercise and group personal training to maximize calorie burn. In less than a year after opening the first Orangetheory Fitness studio in Ft. Lauderdale in March 2010, the franchise grew to 38 locations - and counting.
Orangetheory Fitness offers:
*Specialized group personal training sessions to mid- and high-income consumers
*Studio will drive substantial unique consumers to the retail location every month
*Best one-hour workout in the country
*Affordable group personal training
*55 classes per week at all levels
*Experienced, successful franchise company & management team

This is your opportunity to be a small business owner. When you open an Orangetheory Fitness franchise, you gain a support network of other franchisees, a branding plan for your business, and cooperative advertising.

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#95 in Canada's Top franchises.
#43 in Franchise 500 for 2020.


About The Barre Code

 ‎Co-founders, Jillian and Ariana launched The Barre Code in 2010, with a shared passion for personal training and empowerment through positivity.
Franchising since 2012, we have grown from the inaugural location in Chicago’s River North neighborhood to nearly 50 prosperous locations across 17 states with thousands of members while generating national media coverage.   As The Barre Code continues to expand, one powerful consistency remains: a dedication to helping transform people into their strongest, fittest selves while supporting franchise owners to reach their personal goals.

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#379 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#195 in Franchise 500 for 2021.