ShapeXpress vs Fernwood Women's Health Clubs Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of ShapeXpress vs Fernwood Women's Health Clubs including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
ShapeXpress Franchise
Fernwood Women's Health Clubs Franchise
Investment $89,500 - $152,000$500,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $20,000N/A
Royalty Fee Varies-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20021989
Year Franchised 20031993
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $2.5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
ShapeXpress Franchise
Fernwood Women's Health Clubs Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Sales skills, previous employee supervision skills
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    Financing Options
     
    ShapeXpress Franchise
    Fernwood Women's Health Clubs 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
    Fernwood Women's Health Clubs Franchise
    Training Ongoing� Three weeks comprehensive program � E-learning modules � This includes one week at National Support Office and two weeks in club � Ongoing in-club support & training
    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
    Fernwood Women's Health Clubs Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion NoYes

    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 Fernwood Women's Health Clubs

    Looking to own your own Fernwood business?Fernwood Women's Health Clubs is a dominant player in the women's-only fitness in Australia. It owes its success to the quality of the franchisees who work hard in partnership with Fernwood to make a difference in the lives of women. We want franchise partners to join our team who: *Have a passion for customer service *Have a passion for health & fitness *Have a passion to drive your own business *Have a passion to make a difference
    Fernwood system offers: *a well branded and dominate player in women's only fitness *lifestyle and financial rewards *opportunity for personal growth and achievements *full training and on going support *security of a long term franchise model