Gold's Gym vs Intrivah Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Gold's Gym vs Intrivah including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Gold's Gym Franchise
Intrivah Franchise
Investment $22,182,505,000,500$133,800 - $224,800
Franchise Fee $40,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 19652002
Year Franchised 19802004
Term Of Agreement -5 years
Term Of Agreement -5 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Gold's Gym Franchise
Intrivah Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience

  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Gold's Gym Franchise
    Intrivah Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Gold's Gym Franchise
    Intrivah Franchise
    Training Available at headquarters-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Regional advertisingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    Operations 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

    Expansion Plans
     
    Gold's Gym Franchise
    Intrivah Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Gold's Gym

    Bodybuilders training outside on Muscle Beach were the first customers for the original Gold's Gym when it opened in Venice, California, in 1965. With its intense, no-frills atmosphere, the gym soon became known as the 'Mecca of Bodybuilding.' Arnold Schwarznegger's movie 'Pumping Iron' focused on Gold's Gym, propelling it into the spotlight in 1975. Gold's Gym has been franchising since 1980, and franchises account for more than 90 percent of its locations. In addition to running the health club facilities, franchisees sell Gold's Gym licensed apparel through their Pro Shops.

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    About Intrivah

    Intrivah is a company that provides outstanding health improvement services to people in the local community, through the use of sound exercise and nutritional methodologies. Proper nutrition and exercise are essential in developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We at Intrivah have the "know-how" to achieve this objective and we know how to impart that knowledge to others. We are not a health club. We are not a membership organization. We are wellness consultants who work closely with people in developing a personalized, one-on-one, client-consultant relationship. We offer programs that are individually tailored for those who want to lose weight and become more physically fit through the use of proven, safe eating strategies and exercise techniques. Through consultation, education and encouragement, we help our clients in their efforts to achieve the objective of a leaner, healthier, more physically fit lifestyle with increased self-esteem and self-motivation.