Curves vs World Gym International Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Curves Franchise
World Gym International Franchise
Investment $115,600 - $243,200$852,000 - $2,975,000
Franchise Fee $39,900$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%$1,000/mo.
Advertising Fee -included
Year Founded 19921976
Year Franchised 19951982
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Curves Franchise
World Gym International Franchise
Experience
  • Financially stable
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Curves Franchise
    World Gym International Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/Yes
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Curves Franchise
    World Gym International Franchise
    Training At regional meetings (full day), convention (3 days), local events (1 day)On-The-Job Training: 7 days Classroom Training: 5 days
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates
    Operations 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (70% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		Absentee Ownership Allowed

    Number of Employees Required to Run: 15

    Expansion Plans
     
    Curves Franchise
    World Gym International Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Curves

    At the age of 20, pre-med student Gary Heavin had taken over a failing fitness center in Houston, turning the business around and, within five years, opened six more centers. After 10 years and 17 centers, Heavin's business went under. Not wanting to give up, Heavin took lessons from the strengths and weaknesses of his first chain and decided to open a second. In 1992, Heavin opened Curves for Women, a women-only fitness center, in Harlingen, Texas. The company began franchising in 1995.

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    About World Gym International

    With a heritage that traces back to the glory days of Muscle Beach in Los Angeles, CA, World Gym has been keeping people fit and changing lives for over 40 years. Our experience runs deep. World Gym knows the difference between cheap fads and time-proven techniques. We’ve learned the best ways to get your hearts pounding and your adrenaline pumping. World Gym makes sure all of our gyms have all the tools you need to perform your best.
    World Gym's Mission: To provide the finest level of service in the fitness community with special emphasis on top-level fitness and proven results.