Curves vs Medifast Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Curves Franchise
Medifast Franchise
Investment $115,600 - $243,200$148,000 - $269,000
Franchise Fee $39,900$0 - $35,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19921980
Year Franchised 19952007
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Curves Franchise
Medifast Franchise
Experience
  • Financially stable
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    Financing Options
     
    Curves Franchise
    Medifast 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
    Medifast Franchise
    Training At regional meetings (full day), convention (3 days), local events (1 day)

    Comprehensive Training Programs: Program and product training Operational training Weight-loss consultation and member management training Sales training Continuing education programs

    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations

    Real Estate, Construction and Business Development: Comprehensive Real Estate & Construction Manual Comprehensive Business Start-Up Manual Demographics research and site selection assistance Dedicated center start-up specialists General Operations Support: Program and product support teams Grand opening support Product ordering support Member management

    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

    Corporate branding � corporate website, national TV, and national print Public relations support Best practices support in advertising and marketing, including print, radio, television, and local campaigns Lead management system Interactive content managed website for your local business Local search engine optimization and search engine management Social media resources and applications

    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
    Medifast 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 Medifast

    The need for quality healthcare continues to expand even during tough economies. This is a Ground floor business opportunity with a NYSE listed public company (MED:NYSE). With more than 30 years of experience we offer a proven and profitable business system to help people significantly improve their health. Clinically proven weight loss, guaranteed results, clinically proven safe and effective. We are seeking experienced business operators who are passionate about helping others. Inquire about territorial development opportunities. Seeking Area Developer Opportunities. Seeking Master Licensees.