Gold's Gym vs The Blitz Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Gold's Gym Franchise
The Blitz Franchise
Investment $22,182,505,000,500$49,500 - $89,500
Franchise Fee $40,000$10,000
Royalty Fee 5%0%
Advertising Fee 2%0%
Year Founded 19652002
Year Franchised 19802002
Term Of Agreement -7 years
Term Of Agreement -7 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Gold's Gym Franchise
The Blitz Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    Gold's Gym Franchise
    The Blitz Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Gold's Gym Franchise
    The Blitz Franchise
    Training Available at headquarters-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter, Toll-free phone line, Internet, 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.

    6% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    Gold's Gym Franchise
    The Blitz Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    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 The Blitz

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING