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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of ShapeXpress vs Swann Fitness Centre for Women including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $89,500 - $152,000 | $100,000 - $250,000 |
Franchise Fee | $20,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | Varies | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 2002 | 2003 |
Year Franchised | 2003 | 2003 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | $2.5K | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | The franchisees who take away the most benefits are those who have a clear vision and a definite objective in mind. They are dynamic individuals who are able to interact with the franchiser by having constructive exchanges to improve the formula. They are people of great integrity, jovial and turned towards others. * Big desire for success * Likes to be surrounded * Organizational skills essential * Great degree of integrity * Involvement in the community * Skill at recruiting, securing the loyalty and motivating clients * Will to put the time and necessary effort to run the business * Understanding the principle that in the franchise you will be in the business for yourself but without being alone * Capacity to integrate in an already established system * Knowledge of training is an advantage but a full training will be given | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/Yes | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | Ongoing | We presume that our franchisees have no experience or knowledge of a franchise's exploitation in the field of health, fitness and health slimness. We will provide a complete training program, in class and in one of our health and fitness centres. As part of the initial training program, you will receive material such as textbooks and informative manuals on our exploitation mode and our systems. Our experienced training officers will teach you all you need to know about the exploitation of a SWANN women's health and fitness centre franchise. You will receive a training on nutrition, on the various exercise programs, on sales and marketing and on general commercial competences. We guarantee that when you finish the training program, you will have all the necessary tools in hand to exploit your SWANN women's health and fitness centre with success. |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations | As part of our commitment to your success, one of our experienced training officers will go to your subsidiary to help you during your official opening and work by your side during your first days of exploitation. You will acquire a greater practical experience during the daily working of your franchise. |
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) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
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!
Canada's Fastest Growing Ladies Only Fitness Franchise!!