Contours Express vs OsteoStrong Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Contours Express Franchise
OsteoStrong Franchise
Investment $35,000 - $50,000$350,780 - $660,750
Franchise Fee $12,500$19,000
Royalty Fee $395/mo.-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19982012
Year Franchised 19982012
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Contours Express Franchise
OsteoStrong Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Contours Express Franchise
OsteoStrong Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
Contours Express Franchise
OsteoStrong Franchise
Training --
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet

# Protected Territory # 5 days of Training at Contours Express University # 3-Day Training at your gym # Adjustable Weight Stack Equipment # 16 Stations - 4 extra stations optional # Butt-n-Gut cd # Preferred Vendor Discounts # Unlimited Ongoing Training # Advertising and Marketing Advice # 24/7 Online Marketing Materials Library # Personal Gym Website # Prepared PowerPoint Marketing Presentations # Nutritional Counseling Program - C.O.R.E. # Site Selection Assistance

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Marketing Ad slicks-
Operations 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans
 
Contours Express Franchise
OsteoStrong Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Contours Express

After operating coed clubs, working as consultants and working in other areas of the fitness industry, Daren Carter, Mike Widener and Charlie Woodward joined forces to create a fitness center just for women. In 1998, the partners founded Contours Express, a women-only center catering to towns with populations too small to support a full-scale, coed gym.

Contours Express members follow a 29-minute cue tape that keeps them moving through aerobic stations and strength training machines. A fitness trainer (the franchisee or an employee) works with the members during their workouts, providing motivation and other services.

Clubs, which are usually located in strip centers, are about 1,200 square feet in size and can accommodate up to 20 members at a time.

About OsteoStrong

"OsteoStrong 
OsteoStrong experience helps to improve different aspects of your health including posture, strength and agility.
OsteoStrong offers an exceptional business opportunity. As you explore the OsteoStrong franchise system, we believe that you will conclude that this is the best small business investment decision you can make for your future. Our technology is unique, our marketing channels are unparalleled, and our market is truly global in reach and local in impact.
Unlike many other franchise opportunities out there, OsteoStrong is committed to providing our franchisees with the highest degree of support, at an operational tempo that surpasses all others. From the beginning of the process to the day you open your location and beyond our team is dedicated to helping you every step along the way. You’ll be amazed at the care and attention you receive in the area of training and operational support!

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