CycleBar vs F45 Training Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of CycleBar vs F45 Training including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
CycleBar Franchise
F45 Training Franchise
Investment $402,650 - $498,700$313,200 - $485,100
Franchise Fee $60,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 7%7%
Advertising Fee 2%$200/mo.
Year Founded 20142011
Year Franchised 20152013
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
CycleBar Franchise
F45 Training Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
CycleBar Franchise
F45 Training Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees Yes/--/-
Start-up Costs Yes/Yes-/-
Equipment Yes/Yes-/-
Inventory Yes/Yes-/-
Receivables Yes/--/-
Payroll Yes/Yes-/-

Training & Support

 
CycleBar Franchise
F45 Training Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 5 days Classroom Training: 14 days -
Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations -
Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising-
Operations Number of Employees Required to Run: 15-

Expansion Plans

 
CycleBar Franchise
F45 Training Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion YesYes

Company Overviews

About CycleBar

CycleBar is the largest network of Premium Indoor Cycling studios, with more than 180 locations slated to open throughout 2018. The concept of indoor cycling has built incredible momentum over the last 30 years. Offering concierge-level service and premium amenities, CycleBar has capitalized on this momentum and is experiencing exceptional success in a proven industry.
CycleBar’s turnkey franchise model provides a completely scalable business that lets you determine your own success. Leverage significant development costs and national vendor relationships to launch your studio successfully!

Veteran Incentives  $1,500 off franchise fee

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#479 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#351 in Franchise 500 for 2021
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About F45 Training

F45 is a dynamic and ever-evolving leader in innovation across the health and fitness industry. Offering a unique opportunity that is driven by quality, reputation, and convenience, F45 sets itself apart from competitors with a success-proven model for franchisees.
Integrating two of the most innovative and widely researched trends in the health and fitness industry, F45 has created a highly functional team training program. The pairing of interval cardio and strength training has been shown to be the most effective method of burning fat and building lean muscle.

F45 has adopted these two major fitness movements and created a finely tuned powerhouse system with a variety of fun, functional and efficient workouts to achieve maximum results, personal and professional achievement and life transformations.
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#61 in Canada's Top franchises.
#68 in Franchise 500 for 2020,
#41 in Franchise 500 for 2021,