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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 |
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Investment | $49,500 - $89,500 | $39,800 - $47,200 |
Franchise Fee | $10,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 0% | - |
Advertising Fee | 0% | - |
Year Founded | 2002 | 2003 |
Year Franchised | 2002 | 2004 |
Term Of Agreement | 7 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 7 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-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 |
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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) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
NO LONGER FRANCHISING
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!