The Blitz vs Fit after Fifty Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
The Blitz Franchise
Fit after Fifty Franchise
Investment $49,500 - $89,500$39,800 - $47,200
Franchise Fee $10,000N/A
Royalty Fee 0%-
Advertising Fee 0%-
Year Founded 20022003
Year Franchised 20022004
Term Of Agreement 7 years-
Term Of Agreement 7 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
The Blitz Franchise
Fit after Fifty Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
The Blitz Franchise
Fit after Fifty Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
The Blitz Franchise
Fit after Fifty Franchise
Training --
Support Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Purchasing cooperatives-
Marketing Ad slicks-
Operations 6% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans

 
The Blitz Franchise
Fit after Fifty Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About The Blitz

NO LONGER FRANCHISING

About Fit after Fifty

Fit After 50 is a simple and satisfying business to own. With just a small investment it can provide a good return to the studio owner. The primary skills required to be a successful franchisee are an entrepreneurial background and the desire to have fun! You spend your days enjoying a non-stressful, healthy, social environment. You experience the rewards of witnessing improvements to your members\' health and well being. Basically, this is a "feel good, do good" business....and you\'re working for yourself!