ShapeXpress vs Journey 333 Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of ShapeXpress vs Journey 333 including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
ShapeXpress Franchise
Journey 333 Franchise
Investment $89,500 - $152,000$83,500 - $245,000
Franchise Fee $20,000$30,000
Royalty Fee Varies-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20022018
Year Franchised 20032018
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $2.5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
ShapeXpress Franchise
Journey 333 Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Sales skills, previous employee supervision skills
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    Financing Options
     
    ShapeXpress Franchise
    Journey 333 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
    Journey 333 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
    Journey 333 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 Journey 333

    "Journey

    Operate a Journey 333® Fitness training facility with a focus on group personal coaching using the Journey 333 business system.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of Journey 333 Fitness franchise is $83,500 to $245,000. This includes $30,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.
    The franchisor offers qualified individuals the right to own and operate multiple facilities in a designated development area by entering into an Area Development Agreement (ADA). The total initial investment necessary to begin operating under the ADA will vary depending on the number of Facilities to be opened in your designated development area. The development fee due under the ADA is equal to $30,000 multiplied by the number of Facilities you commit to opening under the ADA.