Curves vs Bodyscapes Fitness Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Curves Franchise
Bodyscapes Fitness Franchise
Investment $115,600 - $243,200$150,000 - $210,000
Franchise Fee $39,900N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19922006
Year Franchised 19952006
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Curves Franchise
Bodyscapes Fitness Franchise
Experience
  • Financially stable
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    Financing Options
     
    Curves Franchise
    Bodyscapes Fitness Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Curves Franchise
    Bodyscapes Fitness Franchise
    Training At regional meetings (full day), convention (3 days), local events (1 day)-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Curves Franchise
    Bodyscapes Fitness Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 Bodyscapes Fitness

    BodyScapes Fitness Centers were designed with you in mind: "started by fitness professionals who wanted to help people achieve their dream,” both in fitness and in business.

    As the owner of a BodyScapes Fitness Centers franchise, your focus is on building a loyal membership base. Over 80% of our members are active; nearly double the industry average! And the benefit of satisfied, loyal members who have their expectations exceeded. A membership base that wants to share their BodyScapes Fitness Centers experience with other, consistently bringing in new members, allowing you the ability to put all of your efforts and focus on providing the finest fitness center experience in your market area.

    Your fitness center business will be a premier, upscale facility offering highly qualified advice and experience to your members. The quality of your business is what distinguishes a BodyScapes Fitness Centers franchise from the competition. High-end equipment, professional service, and superior standards and facilities attract and maintain a loyal, affluent customer base.