Curves vs Aradia Fitness Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Curves Franchise
Aradia Fitness Franchise
Investment $115,600 - $243,200$80,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $39,900N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19922003
Year Franchised 19952005
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Curves Franchise
Aradia Fitness Franchise
Experience
  • Financially stable
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    Financing Options
     
    Curves Franchise
    Aradia 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
    Aradia 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
    Aradia 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 Aradia Fitness

    Aradia Fitness is a pole dancing and fitness company that offers regular ladies a fun and safe alternative form of fitness. The Aradia Fitness System is now making waves all over the fitness world. Since introducing this fun, entertaining form of fitness to the masses, Aradia has opened 21 locations across North America and taught over 100,000 women. North America's leading pole dancing and sensual fitness company also produced three instructional DVDs to empower and inspire women all over the world.
    Aradia Fitness also offers regular women custom made Aradia Brass Poles for home workouts, and also many clothing options for comfort as well as fitness. This alternative fitness option will not only get ladies in shape it will assist then in gaining confidence and empower themselves to be the best they can be. There is nothing more beautiful and sexy than a woman with confidence.Aradia Fitness is an expanding company and we look forward to any inquires that you have on franchising in your area, email [email protected]