Jenny Craig vs Extreme Gym Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Jenny Craig Franchise
Extreme Gym Franchise
Investment $122,600 - $301,500$75,453 - $96,998
Franchise Fee $25,000$10,000
Royalty Fee 4-7%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19832002
Year Franchised 19870
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 50% of then-current fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Jenny Craig Franchise
Extreme Gym Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • You need a desire to own your own business and to be financially free. You also need to be people oriented with excellent customer service skills. If you are going to be leasing your equipment, we can set you up with a top notch leasing company who we highly recommend. You also have the option of paying in full if that is your desire. You can have your own gym for the price of a nice luxury car.

    Financing Options

     
    Jenny Craig Franchise
    Extreme Gym 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

     
    Jenny Craig Franchise
    Extreme Gym Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Ad slicks, National media-
    Operations 70% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Jenny Craig Franchise
    Extreme Gym Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Jenny Craig

    For over 20 years, Jenny Craig has been helping people live healthier, happier lives through weight management. As one of the leading weight- management service companies in the world, Jenny Craig not only offers franchisees strong financial potential, but also provides you with an opportunity to make a significant positive impact on the lives of your clients and the health of our nation.

    About Extreme Gym

    There are a number of reasons why the Extreme Gym franchise is a far smarter choice than other fitness franchising programs or trying to obtain a club on your own. Primarily the lower initial cost and lower ongoing monthly fee. However, there are also virtually no controls or restrictions, no reporting requirements, no non-competition agreements, and no performance criteria with us as compared to other gym franchises. In regards to some of the world's most expensive fitness franchises, franchisees often find themselves sinking their entire life savings into the business or taking out huge loans only to wait many years for profitability. The Extreme Gym program is 1/6 to 1/4 the cost so you start profiting in months.