Gold's Gym vs BODYBAR Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Gold's Gym Franchise
BODYBAR Franchise
Investment $22,182,505,000,500$237,175 - $464,500
Franchise Fee $40,000$49,500
Royalty Fee 5%7%
Advertising Fee 2%1%
Year Founded 19652011
Year Franchised 19802015
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Gold's Gym Franchise
BODYBAR Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

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

    Training & Support

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

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Gold's Gym Franchise
    BODYBAR Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 BODYBAR


    Transform your BODY! Transform your LIFE✨ Meet us at the BAR!

    Pilates-inspired classes and other fitness-related services.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a BODYBAR Pilates Studio is $229,375 to $389,500. This amount includes $162,125 to $183,500 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate prior to opening.
    The franchisor also offers an area development program for the establishment and operation of multiple BODYBAR Pilates Studios in a specified development area. The total investment necessary to enter into a development agreement for the right to develop three BODYBAR Pilates Studios is $304,375 and $464,500 which includes $237,125 to $258,500 that is paid to the franchisor or their affiliates prior to opening your initial Studio under the development agreement, along with the total investment necessary disclosed above to establish your initial BODYBAR Pilates Studio.