Jenny Craig vs The Exercise Coach Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Jenny Craig Franchise
The Exercise Coach Franchise
Investment $122,600 - $301,500$119,330 - $332,257
Franchise Fee $25,000$49,500
Royalty Fee 4-7%6%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19832000
Year Franchised 19872010
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 50% of then-current fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Jenny Craig Franchise
The Exercise Coach Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Jenny Craig Franchise
    The Exercise Coach 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
    The Exercise Coach 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
    The Exercise Coach Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    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 The Exercise Coach

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    Brian Cygan, a former strength and conditioning coach for Northern Illinois University, founded The Exercise Coach on his belief in the effectiveness of brief, focused exercise for fitness and fat loss. Clients exercise for just 20 minutes twice a week, in one-on-one, partner or small-group personal training sessions.

    #161 in Franchise 500 for 2021.   Not in Franchise 500 for 2020.