Gold's Gym vs J.W. Tumbles Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Gold's Gym Franchise
J.W. Tumbles Franchise
Investment $22,182,505,000,500$155,150 - $225,900
Franchise Fee $40,000$42,900
Royalty Fee 5%$500/mo.
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 19651985
Year Franchised 19801993
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Gold's Gym Franchise
J.W. Tumbles Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience

  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Gold's Gym Franchise
    J.W. Tumbles 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
    J.W. Tumbles Franchise
    Training Available at headquarters

    In addition to the mandatory initial franchise training, we also offer optional training by request. An annual meeting as well as business training is also available.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsMeetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Regional advertisingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks
    Operations 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    		 International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Gold's Gym Franchise
    J.W. Tumbles 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 J.W. Tumbles

    Fewer than half of American children get the exercise they need for good health, and only about one-third of elementary and secondary schools offer daily physical education classes. Jeff and Melissa Woods opened the first J.W. Tumbles in Solano Beach, California, in 1985, hoping to remedy this situation. The company opened its first franchise operation in Tucson, Arizona.

    J.W. Tumbles is a skill- and confidence-building program that promotes self-esteem and physical health in children aged 4 months to 9 years. Each class in its 'Fun'damentals program delivers challenging, noncompetitive activities. The program focuses on improving motor skills, spatial awareness, manipulative skills, coordination, balance, agility, flexibility, rhythm, strength, social awareness and sportsmanship. Franchisees can teach the program at their locations or use a van to take the fitness programs to schools. The company also offers summer and winter camps.