Gold's Gym vs StrollerFit Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Gold's Gym Franchise
StrollerFit Franchise
Investment $22,182,505,000,500$3,950 - $11,700
Franchise Fee $40,000$2,500
Royalty Fee 5%15%
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 19651997
Year Franchised 19802001
Term Of Agreement -2 years
Term Of Agreement -2 years
Renewal Fee --


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

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

    Training & Support
     
    Gold's Gym Franchise
    StrollerFit Franchise
    Training Available at headquartersAvailable at headquarters
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsMeetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Regional advertisingAd slicks
    Operations 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    		 Franchise can be run from home.

    0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Gold's Gym Franchise
    StrollerFit 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 StrollerFit

    A Unique Opportunity For Moms Are you looking for a fun, part-time business in the fitness industry that allows you to involve your family and friends? Buying a StrollerFit franchise may be your perfect solution. Your StrollerFit franchise provides an ideal way for mothers to regain their time, fitness and friendships. You help your clients and customers shed extra weight, build functional strength and bond with their babies while they make new friends and meet other supportive families. Your StrollerFit franchise is a home based system complete with ongoing support to help you succeed. It’s a business model that makes dollars and sense.