CycleBar vs Eat the Frog Fitness Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
CycleBar Franchise
Eat the Frog Fitness Franchise
Investment $402,650 - $498,700$522,000 - $706,500
Franchise Fee $60,000$39,000
Royalty Fee 7%7%
Advertising Fee 2%1%
Year Founded 20142015
Year Franchised 20152016
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
CycleBar Franchise
Eat the Frog Fitness Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
CycleBar Franchise
Eat the Frog Fitness Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees Yes/--/Yes
Start-up Costs Yes/Yes-/Yes
Equipment Yes/Yes-/Yes
Inventory Yes/Yes-/Yes
Receivables Yes/--/Yes
Payroll Yes/Yes-/Yes

Training & Support
 
CycleBar Franchise
Eat the Frog Fitness Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 5 days Classroom Training: 14 days On-The-Job Training: 68 hours Classroom Training: 20 hours Additional Training: As needed
Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations 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 Templates National Media Regional Advertising Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations Number of Employees Required to Run: 15Number of Employees Required to Run: 6

Expansion Plans
 
CycleBar Franchise
Eat the Frog Fitness Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion -Yes
International Expansion Yes-

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 Eat the Frog Fitness


What does it mean to Eat the Frog? Simple. It means overcoming the fear that stops you from trying something new, tearing down the barriers to success, and achieving results that you didn't think were possible. Eat the Frog Fitness takes an innovative, technology-driven approach to workouts unlike anything else on the market.
Through personalized, low-impact, and variable intensity performance training, Eat the Frog Fitness combines the motivation and energy of group workouts with the tailored, customized experience of a personal trainer. Today, we're rapidly expanding into new markets across North America.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, take the first step toward opening an Eat the Frog Fitness franchise in your community.

#383 in Franchise 500 for 2021.   Not in Franchise 500 for 2021.