ShapeXpress vs LA BOXING Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
ShapeXpress Franchise
LA BOXING Franchise
Investment $89,500 - $152,000$200,000
Franchise Fee $20,000$25,000
Royalty Fee Varies6%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 20021992
Year Franchised 20032006
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $2.5K0


Business Experience Requirements

 
ShapeXpress Franchise
LA BOXING Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Sales skills, previous employee supervision skills
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    Financing Options

     
    ShapeXpress Franchise
    LA BOXING Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll No/YesNo/Yes

    Training & Support

     
    ShapeXpress Franchise
    LA BOXING Franchise
    Training Ongoing-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 4

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (35% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    ShapeXpress Franchise
    LA BOXING Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About ShapeXpress

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING

    Proven results for members AND franchisees! Join our success in the $14.8 billion fitness industry! ShapeXpress for Women is setting the standard for women's only fitness franchise opportunities. "Amazing support from the corporate office." That's what our franchisees are saying about ShapeXpress. Support in every area of starting and operating your club: finding a location, negotiating a lease, decor & build-out, financing, marketing, membership sales, daily operations, billing, member tracking, hiring and more. Each franchisee is assigned a Franchise Support Executive to personally assist with setting goals and addressing concerns. Weekly conference calls keep our franchisees in communication with our corporate office and each other. Among U.S. franchises, 65% consist of fewer than 100 stores and 49% have under 50 locations. Compare this to ShapeXpress, which in its first 3 years of offering, has sold over 300 franchises!

    About LA BOXING

    The Road to a Better You Congratulations! You have taken the first step toward joining the LA Boxing franchise team. LA Boxing is the world's largest boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts gym franchise. Simply put, it is a fitness concept unlike any other. With The LA Boxing Workout, our members burn calories like crazy in a group setting while having fun, gaining self-confidence, and learning the fundamentals of boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts. As an LA Boxing franchise owner, you will play a key role in this cutting-edge fitness concept. LA Boxing offers proven stability while you grow your franchise into a successful, profitable business. At LA Boxing, our goal is to succeed through the continued success of our franchise owners, who come to us with ambition, excitement, and a will to win big. Think you have what it takes? Get in the ring with us and find out.