Blink Fitness vs Aradia Fitness Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Blink Fitness Franchise
Aradia Fitness Franchise
Investment $637,000 - $2,150,000$80,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $10,000 - $40,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 5%-
Year Founded 20102003
Year Franchised 20152005
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Blink Fitness Franchise
Aradia Fitness Franchise
Experience 5+ years of relevant business experience or operator with that level of experience -

Financing Options

 
Blink Fitness Franchise
Aradia Fitness Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/Yes-/-
Payroll No/Yes-/-

Training & Support

 
Blink Fitness Franchise
Aradia Fitness Franchise
Training We offer an industry-leading 150 hours of training to prepare you to run your Blink business successfully. This training includes: Orientation that includes a thorough overview of the business Deep-dive classroom and virtual training on each area of the Blink business Hands-on operational training at one of our gyms A support person who will spend up to a week at your location during your club opening. -
Support When you join the Blink Fitness family as a franchise owner, you gain instant access to one of the most well-rounded executive teams in the business. In addition to having deep roots in the fitness industry, our leadership team brings a mix of experience from world-class companies that includes Equinox, Dunkin Donuts, Pepsi, Procter & Gamble, Whole Foods Market, Starbucks, and Ann Taylor.-
Marketing --
Operations Number of employees required > about 20 Owner/operator required Absentee ownership allowed -

Expansion Plans

 
Blink Fitness Franchise
Aradia Fitness Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Blink Fitness

Blink Fitness is perfectly positioned at the premium end of the value segment. Blink brings a unique positioning to the segment by addressing common consumer barriers to joining a gym. Most people believe that gyms aren't for people like them; they're for people with hard bodies like the ones shown in most gym advertising. Blink has removed the barriers of working out at a gym by celebrating the positive emotions people get from exercise.
 *We're MOOD LIFTERS TM who greet you with enthusiasm and treat you with respect
 *Our gym design is colorful, bright, and open
 *We have an everyone cleans philosophy so our gyms are always spotless
 *We specifically select energizing music that will keep you motivated
 *We offer training programs that boost confidence, not your wallet.

 *We Put Mood Above Muscle
 *We’re the first gym to showcase body diversity and engage people who have been disenfranchised by stereotypical fitness ads.

We have proven ourselves as the leader in the premium value fitness sector and have perfected the model so you can run with it.
Our recurring revenue model for the important first three years and beyond is backed by solid statistics.
Median gross sales in years 1 through 3 at existing company-operated locations are impressive.
 *How we know our model works - We've created a highly affordable, premium-quality member experience across all our company-owned clubs that has achieved:
 + Success across a wide range of demographics, psychographics and markets (urban and suburban) in the NY Metro area
+ More than 200,000 members who love us. (Just read the Yelp reviews!)

About Aradia Fitness

Aradia Fitness is a pole dancing and fitness company that offers regular ladies a fun and safe alternative form of fitness. The Aradia Fitness System is now making waves all over the fitness world. Since introducing this fun, entertaining form of fitness to the masses, Aradia has opened 21 locations across North America and taught over 100,000 women. North America's leading pole dancing and sensual fitness company also produced three instructional DVDs to empower and inspire women all over the world.
Aradia Fitness also offers regular women custom made Aradia Brass Poles for home workouts, and also many clothing options for comfort as well as fitness. This alternative fitness option will not only get ladies in shape it will assist then in gaining confidence and empower themselves to be the best they can be. There is nothing more beautiful and sexy than a woman with confidence.Aradia Fitness is an expanding company and we look forward to any inquires that you have on franchising in your area, email [email protected]