The Blitz vs 9Round Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Blitz vs 9Round including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
The Blitz Franchise
9Round Franchise
Investment $49,500 - $89,500$106,175 - $150,275
Franchise Fee $10,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 0%$600/mo.
Advertising Fee 0%2%
Year Founded 20022007
Year Franchised 20022009
Term Of Agreement 7 years5 years
Term Of Agreement 7 years5 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
The Blitz Franchise
9Round Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
The Blitz Franchise
9Round Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/Yes-/Yes
Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
Inventory No/Yes-/Yes
Receivables No/No-/Yes
Payroll No/No-/Yes

Training & Support

 
The Blitz Franchise
9Round Franchise
Training -You will visit the 9Round training facility in Greenville SC. You will go through a 5 day intensive training program that will teach you not only how to kick and punch, but how to operate the business. On-The-Job Training: 16 hours Classroom Training: 16 hours Additional Training: Online & regional training
Support Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Site Selection Proprietary Software
Marketing Ad slicks Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
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)

Number of Employees Required to Run: 3 - 4

Expansion Plans

 
The Blitz Franchise
9Round Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion YesYes

Company Overviews

About The Blitz

NO LONGER FRANCHISING

About 9Round

9Round is a specialized fitness center dedicated to serving clients who want a unique, fun, and proven workout that guarantees results. 9Round offers traditional "old school" boxing and kickboxing fitness programs that incorporates functional, interval, cardiovascular, and circuit training regimens. The programs are developed around a proprietary system of 9 challenging workout stations developed by a professional fighter. 9Round delivers total body results in a quick and convenient 30 minute workout with no class times. If you enjoy staying fit and helping people, this is the Franchise for you. Successful 9Round owners come from all walks of life. Some have extensive business backgrounds, some have served in the military, some are personal trainers, and some have never operated a business. 9Round has 9 different ways you can make money. 

Veteran Incentives  15% off franchise fee
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#110 in Canada's Top franchises.
#46 in Gator's Top franchises.
#139 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#169 in Franchise 500 for 2021.