The SuperSlow Zone vs OrangeTheory Fitness Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The SuperSlow Zone vs OrangeTheory Fitness including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The SuperSlow Zone Franchise
OrangeTheory Fitness Franchise
Investment $98,700 - $186,500$608,172 - $1,800,322
Franchise Fee $30,000 - $35,000$59,500
Royalty Fee Varies8%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 20042010
Year Franchised 20042010
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
The SuperSlow Zone Franchise
OrangeTheory Fitness Franchise
Experience

Are you energized by helping people become stronger and healthier? Does the excitement of growing a business sound good to you? Do you want to earn top pay to go with your success? These are the qualities we seek.

$150K liquidity, $500K net worth, business experience, team builder, outgoing demeanor

Financing Options
 
The SuperSlow Zone Franchise
OrangeTheory Fitness Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/Yes
Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
Inventory No/No-/Yes
Receivables No/No-/Yes
Payroll No/No-/Yes

Training & Support
 
The SuperSlow Zone Franchise
OrangeTheory Fitness Franchise
Training Available at headquarters, Available at franchisee's location, Web-based training availableOn-The-Job Training: 3.3 hours Classroom Training: 58.25 hours Additional Training: E-learning
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertising

Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising
Operations 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6

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

Manual provided Number of Employees Required to Run: 8 - 11

Expansion Plans
 
The SuperSlow Zone Franchise
OrangeTheory Fitness Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion NoYes
International Expansion NoYes

Company Overviews

About The SuperSlow Zone

SuperSlow Zone is an innovative franchise that is revolutionizing health and wellness by providing exceptional professional fitness services. While we have a tremendous, one of a kind business model in a huge and high growth industry, we are advocates for adults 55+ years old, and always put our clients first. According to US Census Bureau, 21% of today's US population is 55+ years old, by 2019, the last baby boomers turn 55, and the 55+ population will grow to 29%. That's about 90 million people reflecting on their health and quality of life as they continue to age. The Market is growing with the increasing population of aging adults and people in need of specific exercise options related to their personal health and wellbeing without injuries or severe wear and tear on your body.SuperSlow Zone has a solution for this growing customer base with the proprietary process and platform offering amazing health benefits with the supervision and structure to facilitate safe exercise as well. SuperSlow Zone is an exclusive professional fitness service company that provides a unique 20 minute full body workout, 1 - 2 time per week, always one on one instruction, by appointment only, in your normal daily clothes. And, SuperSlow Zone guarantees Maximum Results in Minimum Time. As the only, professional fitness service for health and well-being for all adults, SuperSlow Zone is quickly becoming one of the most important franchise opportunities in the United States. Opening a SuperSlow Zone franchise means you are joining a professional team that is dedicated to "health and quality of life" for members of your community by supporting the growth of your own business.

About OrangeTheory Fitness

Orangetheory Fitness is an exciting new fitness concept like no other that is sweeping the nation. Hailed by the New York Times as an effective new plateau-busting workout, Orangetheory Fitness leverages heart-rate-monitored interval exercise and group personal training to maximize calorie burn. In less than a year after opening the first Orangetheory Fitness studio in Ft. Lauderdale in March 2010, the franchise grew to 38 locations - and counting.
Orangetheory Fitness offers:
*Specialized group personal training sessions to mid- and high-income consumers
*Studio will drive substantial unique consumers to the retail location every month
*Best one-hour workout in the country
*Affordable group personal training
*55 classes per week at all levels
*Experienced, successful franchise company & management team

This is your opportunity to be a small business owner. When you open an Orangetheory Fitness franchise, you gain a support network of other franchisees, a branding plan for your business, and cooperative advertising.

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#95 in Canada's Top franchises.
#43 in Franchise 500 for 2020.