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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of EncouraGym vs Nexgym including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $25,600 - $69,400 | $213,000 - $397,000 |
Franchise Fee | $10,500 | $30,000 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | 6% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 2001 | 2005 |
Year Franchised | 2004 | 2006 |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | 10% of current franchise fee | 25% of franchise fee |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | Yes/Yes | No/No |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | No/No |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/No |
Inventory | No/Yes | No/No |
Receivables | No/No | No/No |
Payroll | No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | * Available at headquarters: 2 weeks * At franchisee's location: 1 week |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations | - |
Marketing | Ad slicks | - |
Operations |
0% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 8
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | * 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit * Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 * Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
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