ShapeXpress vs Aradia Fitness Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
ShapeXpress Franchise
Aradia Fitness Franchise
Investment $89,500 - $152,000$80,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $20,000N/A
Royalty Fee Varies-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20022003
Year Franchised 20032005
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $2.5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
ShapeXpress Franchise
Aradia Fitness Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Sales skills, previous employee supervision skills
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    Financing Options
     
    ShapeXpress Franchise
    Aradia Fitness Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-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
     
    ShapeXpress Franchise
    Aradia Fitness 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
    Aradia Fitness Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    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 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]