Curves vs The Camp Transformation Center Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Curves Franchise
The Camp Transformation Center Franchise
Investment $115,600 - $243,200$175,000 - $288,500
Franchise Fee $39,900$40,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19922010
Year Franchised 19952017
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Curves Franchise
The Camp Transformation Center Franchise
Experience
  • Financially stable
    		•  Ideal franchisees showcase an unwavering desire to help people with compassion and empathy. While not necessary, an aptitude for sales is preferred along with leadership skills and a collaborative disposition. Cultivated to attract individuals or teams with an ambition to succeed, strong values and solid community connections, the franchise investment offers significant efficiencies of scale for multi-unit investors.

    Financing Options
     
    Curves Franchise
    The Camp Transformation Center Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Curves Franchise
    The Camp Transformation Center 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/evaluationsThe Camp supports its franchisees with proven marketing, sales and operations programs, including a robust opening strategy to fill the initial signature six-week Challenge.
    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)

    		Number of employees per location: 7-10 41% of franchisees have two or more locations open

    Expansion Plans
     
    Curves Franchise
    The Camp Transformation Center 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 The Camp Transformation Center

    The Camp Transformation Center was started in 2010 by Saman Bakhtiar, Luis Font and Alejandra Font in Southern California. After finding inspiration in Sam’s personal training gym, Luis and Alejandra approached Sam about a partnership to build a new fitness concept aimed at fostering communities and changing attitudes.
    The Camp Transformation Center was then officially established, and as a group, Sam, Luis and Alejandra grew the brand. The original plan was for them to continue to grow the business as company-owned locations. However, soon after opening a number of locations, clients began approaching them about opening their own facility, leading the brand to franchise in February 2017. Since franchising, the brand has more than 100 locations open or in development and just announced a growth initiative to expand into new territories.

    The Camp Transformation Center has more than 100 locations open or in development across 13 states and Mexico. Each gym employs the company’s signature Challenge, a six-week initial entry point for members, which aims to be a transformative moment in the lives of those who join and a launching pad for long-term membership. The Camp Transformation Center is known for its enthusiastic staff members, a clean environment, an open, spacious, and colorful design, nutrition and supplement plans, and fitness training that is motivating and affordable.

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