Gold's Gym vs Diet Center Franchise Comparison

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.

At any given time, an estimated 20-40 percent of all Americans are on a diet. A recent National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey showed, for the first time ever, the number of overweight people in the U.S. outnumbered the number of normal weight people! Clearly, weight loss is a powerful growth industry.

Diet Center doesn’t believe in jumping on the bandwagon of "fad” diets. So, we developed our own weight loss programs and products that have stood the test of time. They’re so effective, they have helped more than 15½ million people reach their weight loss goals. We don't just help people lose weight, we help them keep it off, too; it's why the Diet Center concept is so successful.

Join a franchise family with a proven business model that gets results for both its clients and franchisees. Best of all, you get to help change lives while you’re at it.

With single- and multi-unit opportunities in exclusive territories, Diet Center offers competitive start-up costs, multiple revenue streams, comprehensive training and a brand with recognition.