J.W. Tumbles vs Athletic Republic Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of J.W. Tumbles vs Athletic Republic including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
J.W. Tumbles Franchise
Athletic Republic Franchise
Investment $155,150 - $225,900$272,000 - $569,000
Franchise Fee $42,900$50,000
Royalty Fee $500/mo.6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1985-
Year Franchised 1993-
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
J.W. Tumbles Franchise
Athletic Republic Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • All you need is a passion for sports. Our existing franchise network is made up of people from diverse backgrounds, including former coaches, players, personal trainers, teachers and executives. Many have degrees in sports physiology and exercise science.

    Financing Options

     
    J.W. Tumbles Franchise
    Athletic Republic 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

     
    J.W. Tumbles Franchise
    Athletic Republic Franchise
    Training

    In addition to the mandatory initial franchise training, we also offer optional training by request. An annual meeting as well as business training is also available.

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    Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks-
    Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    J.W. Tumbles Franchise
    Athletic Republic Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About J.W. Tumbles

    Fewer than half of American children get the exercise they need for good health, and only about one-third of elementary and secondary schools offer daily physical education classes. Jeff and Melissa Woods opened the first J.W. Tumbles in Solano Beach, California, in 1985, hoping to remedy this situation. The company opened its first franchise operation in Tucson, Arizona.

    J.W. Tumbles is a skill- and confidence-building program that promotes self-esteem and physical health in children aged 4 months to 9 years. Each class in its 'Fun'damentals program delivers challenging, noncompetitive activities. The program focuses on improving motor skills, spatial awareness, manipulative skills, coordination, balance, agility, flexibility, rhythm, strength, social awareness and sportsmanship. Franchisees can teach the program at their locations or use a van to take the fitness programs to schools. The company also offers summer and winter camps.

    About Athletic Republic

    Athletic Republic is the new name of Frappier Acceleration Sports Training. We are 160 facilities (and growing!) nationwide and internationally. The pioneering programs and patented equipment used in Athletic Republic's training centers were developed over the preceding two decades by Athletic Republic President, John Frappier, M.S., Exercise Physiology, and our Chief Officer of Science and Technology, Steve Swanson, M.S., Biomechanics.