OrangeTheory Fitness vs HOTWORX Studio Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
OrangeTheory Fitness Franchise
HOTWORX Studio Franchise
Investment $608,172 - $1,800,322$188,070 - $351,885
Franchise Fee $59,500$129,500
Royalty Fee 8%$550/mo.
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 20102016
Year Franchised 20102017
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
OrangeTheory Fitness Franchise
HOTWORX Studio Franchise
Experience $150K liquidity, $500K net worth, business experience, team builder, outgoing demeanor-

Financing Options

 
OrangeTheory Fitness Franchise
HOTWORX Studio Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs -/Yes-/-
Equipment -/Yes-/-
Inventory -/Yes-/-
Receivables -/Yes-/-
Payroll -/Yes-/-

Training & Support

 
OrangeTheory Fitness Franchise
HOTWORX Studio Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 3.3 hours Classroom Training: 58.25 hours Additional Training: E-learning-
Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform-
Marketing

Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising

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Operations Manual provided Number of Employees Required to Run: 8 - 11-

Expansion Plans

 
OrangeTheory Fitness Franchise
HOTWORX Studio 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 HOTWORX Studio

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HOTWORX is a virtually instructed exercise program created for users to experience the many benefits of infrared heat absorption, while completing a 30-minute isometric workout or 15-min High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) session.
We created this infrared sauna workout program for people who want to flush toxins from their bodies, increase flexibility, balance, tone, and burn massive amounts of calories in the process. So whether you want to polish off your gym workout, or you’re strictly a spa-goer who wants to enhance your regime, this innovation could be a major component of your wellness program in the future. The results will blow you away!