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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Cuts Fitness For Men vs Fit after Fifty including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $33,600 - $77,900 | $39,800 - $47,200 |
Franchise Fee | $39,500 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | $400/mo. | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 2003 | 2003 |
Year Franchised | 2003 | 2004 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Regional advertising | - |
Operations |
20% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
Cuts Fitness For Men uses the Body Cuts System which is a 30-minute, full body circuit training workout designed to firm up muscles, improve the cardiovascular system, increase endurance, lose body fat and inches. Founded in May, 2003, Cuts Fitness For Men is North America's fastest growing Men's fitness franchise. The first Cuts fitness center opened in Clark, New Jersey in May, 2003; since then, more than 200 franchises have been sold. Launched in December of 2004, Cuts Fitness For Women enters the market with a unique product featuring an innovative design, high quality equipment and the "experience factor."
Fit After 50 is a simple and satisfying business to own. With just a
small investment it can provide a good return to the studio owner. The
primary skills required to be a successful franchisee are an
entrepreneurial background and the desire to have fun! You spend your
days enjoying a non-stressful, healthy, social environment. You
experience the rewards of witnessing improvements to your members\'
health and well being. Basically, this is a "feel good, do good"
business....and you\'re working for yourself!