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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Stretch-N-Grow vs Bulldog Interactive Fitness including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $23,600 | $250,000 - $400,000 |
Franchise Fee | $18,600 | $34,900 |
Royalty Fee | $150/mo. | 7% |
Advertising Fee | - | 2% |
Year Founded | 1992 | 2005 |
Year Franchised | 1993 | 2006 |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
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/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/No | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | You will be professionally trained and we will help cover all aspects of business including general business, sales and marketing, nutritional guidance, and exercise principals and techniques. You will spend time - A LOT of time - on the floor gaining hands-on experience�we don't lock you away for a week in a class room. |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet | - |
Marketing | National media | - |
Operations |
Franchise can be run from home. 5% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | Yes |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
Each Stretch-n-Grow class is about 45 minutes long, with 30 minutes of exercise and 15 minutes of discussion. Classes are taught at child-care and recreation centers, elementary schools, YMCA and YWCA centers, Mothers' Day Out programs and Head Start facilities. Instructors also provide classes for after-school programs, birthday parties and sports camps.
The company began franchising in 1993 and has locations in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, England, Ireland, and Hong Kong, as well as the United States.
What makes Bulldog different from other fitness centers? * It's simple really - everything!! From the equipment to the trainers' philosophies to the target market, everything about Bulldog is unique and has never been introduced into the market before. * Unlike many other fitness facilities, Bulldog Interactive Fitness - is JUST FOR YOUTH. This isn't their parent's gym! We use a combination of interactive fitness equipment, circuit resistance training tailored to youth, games, activities and group sports. Kids get results physically, mentally and emotionally within a short period of time - self-esteem is built right along with their fitness level! * Bulldog Interactive Fitness - creates an individual workout for each member - no cookie cutter solutions here. From inactive and overweight youth to sports enthusiasts looking for the "edge" to pre-schoolers and kids looking to improve fitness and meet a new group of friends, Bulldog Interactive Fitness is there to create and monitor their workout so they see results and never get bored. If you have1. Passion for working with youth 2. Energy and creativity 3. Interest in, and empathy for, each member - know their names and why they are there! 4. Desire to succeed 5. Dedication to lifelong learning Give us a call.