ShapeXpress vs Physique 57 Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of ShapeXpress vs Physique 57 including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
ShapeXpress Franchise
Physique 57 Franchise
Investment $89,500 - $152,000$284,537 - $615,551
Franchise Fee $20,000$50,000
Royalty Fee Varies7%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20022005
Year Franchised 20032019
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $2.5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
ShapeXpress Franchise
Physique 57 Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Sales skills, previous employee supervision skills
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    Financing Options
     
    ShapeXpress Franchise
    Physique 57 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
    Physique 57 Franchise
    Training Ongoing On-The-Job Training: 40-185 hours Classroom Training: 45-100 hours
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsGrand Opening Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
    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
    Physique 57 Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    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 Physique 57

    "Physique
     With studios across the globe in the United States, Dubai, Bangkok, Manila, and Mumbai, Physique 57 inspires clients of all ages to transform their bodies and strive for optimal well-being by providing a dynamic, challenging and empowering fitness experience.

     Currently, the following states regulate the offer and sale of franchises: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin. Physique57 may not be registered in all of the registration states and may not offer franchises to residents of those states or to persons wishing to locate a franchise in those states. If you are a resident of or want to operate a franchise in one of these states, we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with applicable pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements in your state. 

    Coming in 2021
    Physique 57 delivers results in only 8 workouts as a result of our scientifically based proprietary method. Efficient and effective for busy women who want rapid, visible transformations that can be maintained long term.