StrollerFit vs Athletic Republic Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
StrollerFit Franchise
Athletic Republic Franchise
Investment $3,950 - $11,700$272,000 - $569,000
Franchise Fee $2,500$50,000
Royalty Fee 15%6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1997-
Year Franchised 2001-
Term Of Agreement 2 years-
Term Of Agreement 2 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
StrollerFit Franchise
Athletic Republic Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • All you need is a passion for sports. Our existing franchise network is made up of people from diverse backgrounds, including former coaches, players, personal trainers, teachers and executives. Many have degrees in sports physiology and exercise science.

    Financing Options

     
    StrollerFit Franchise
    Athletic Republic 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

     
    StrollerFit Franchise
    Athletic Republic Franchise
    Training Available at headquarters-
    Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Ad slicks-
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    StrollerFit Franchise
    Athletic Republic Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About StrollerFit

    A Unique Opportunity For Moms Are you looking for a fun, part-time business in the fitness industry that allows you to involve your family and friends? Buying a StrollerFit franchise may be your perfect solution. Your StrollerFit franchise provides an ideal way for mothers to regain their time, fitness and friendships. You help your clients and customers shed extra weight, build functional strength and bond with their babies while they make new friends and meet other supportive families. Your StrollerFit franchise is a home based system complete with ongoing support to help you succeed. It’s a business model that makes dollars and sense.

    About Athletic Republic

    Athletic Republic is the new name of Frappier Acceleration Sports Training. We are 160 facilities (and growing!) nationwide and internationally. The pioneering programs and patented equipment used in Athletic Republic's training centers were developed over the preceding two decades by Athletic Republic President, John Frappier, M.S., Exercise Physiology, and our Chief Officer of Science and Technology, Steve Swanson, M.S., Biomechanics.