ShapeXpress vs The Barre Code Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
ShapeXpress Franchise
The Barre Code Franchise
Investment $89,500 - $152,000$190,500 - $411,800
Franchise Fee $20,000$49,500
Royalty Fee Varies6%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 20022010
Year Franchised 20032012
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $2.5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
ShapeXpress Franchise
The Barre Code Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Sales skills, previous employee supervision skills
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    Financing Options
     
    ShapeXpress Franchise
    The Barre Code Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
    Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory No/Yes-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/Yes
    Payroll No/Yes-/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    ShapeXpress Franchise
    The Barre Code Franchise
    Training Ongoing On-The-Job Training: 42 hours Classroom Training: 128 hours
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    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)

    		 Number of Employees Required to Run: 1 - 2

    Expansion Plans
     
    ShapeXpress Franchise
    The Barre Code Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    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 The Barre Code

     ‎Co-founders, Jillian and Ariana launched The Barre Code in 2010, with a shared passion for personal training and empowerment through positivity.
    Franchising since 2012, we have grown from the inaugural location in Chicago’s River North neighborhood to nearly 50 prosperous locations across 17 states with thousands of members while generating national media coverage.   As The Barre Code continues to expand, one powerful consistency remains: a dedication to helping transform people into their strongest, fittest selves while supporting franchise owners to reach their personal goals.

    "Entrepreneur
    #379 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #195 in Franchise 500 for 2021.