Curves vs Koko FitClub Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Curves Franchise
Koko FitClub Franchise
Investment $115,600 - $243,200$185,260 - $396,312
Franchise Fee $39,900$39,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1992-
Year Franchised 1995-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Curves Franchise
Koko FitClub Franchise
Experience
  • Financially stable
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    Financing Options
     
    Curves Franchise
    Koko FitClub 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
    Koko FitClub 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
    Koko FitClub 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 Koko FitClub

    The right idea... ...at just the right time. The $60B worldwide fitness industry is a proven, recession-proof industry. With Koko FitClub, you can be part of this growing industry with a competitive edge no other health club can match. # Unbeatable marketing advantage: Unlimited monthly personal training for a price that’s less than what typical clubs charge for just one session. Koko makes it easy to attract and retain members. # Unmatched technology and cost advantage: Our exclusive Koko Smartraining System not only delivers a premium service, it replaces expensive staff and reduces operating expenses too. # Simple to operate: No long hours, no special skills needed, no big overhead or staff to manage. # Affordable to open: Low start-up costs and readily available financing. To learn more, complete an information request form or call 1-877-KOKOFIT to see if there's a Koko FitClub franchise opportunity available in your area.
    Koko FitClub is the alternative to traditional fitness. We've combined patented technology and individualized coaching to create a proven training system that customizes each workout, reshapes your body, and coaches you every step of the way.