Cuts Fitness For Men vs CycleBar Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Cuts Fitness For Men vs CycleBar including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Cuts Fitness For Men Franchise
CycleBar Franchise
Investment $33,600 - $77,900$402,650 - $498,700
Franchise Fee $39,500$60,000
Royalty Fee $400/mo.7%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 20032014
Year Franchised 20032015
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Cuts Fitness For Men Franchise
CycleBar Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Cuts Fitness For Men Franchise
    CycleBar Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoYes/-
    Start-up Costs No/YesYes/Yes
    Equipment No/YesYes/Yes
    Inventory No/YesYes/Yes
    Receivables No/NoYes/-
    Payroll No/NoYes/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Cuts Fitness For Men Franchise
    CycleBar Franchise
    Training -On-The-Job Training: 5 days Classroom Training: 14 days
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media 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)

    		Number of Employees Required to Run: 15

    Expansion Plans
     
    Cuts Fitness For Men Franchise
    CycleBar Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Cuts Fitness For Men

    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."

    About CycleBar

    CycleBar is the largest network of Premium Indoor Cycling studios, with more than 180 locations slated to open throughout 2018. The concept of indoor cycling has built incredible momentum over the last 30 years. Offering concierge-level service and premium amenities, CycleBar has capitalized on this momentum and is experiencing exceptional success in a proven industry.
    CycleBar’s turnkey franchise model provides a completely scalable business that lets you determine your own success. Leverage significant development costs and national vendor relationships to launch your studio successfully!

    Veteran Incentives  $1,500 off franchise fee

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