Healthy Inspirations vs World Gym International Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Healthy Inspirations vs World Gym International including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Healthy Inspirations Franchise
World Gym International Franchise
Investment $75,000 - $375,000$852,000 - $2,975,000
Franchise Fee $15,000$25,000
Royalty Fee $395/mo.$1,000/mo.
Advertising Fee -included
Year Founded 20001976
Year Franchised 20041982
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $2.5K or 20% of franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Healthy Inspirations Franchise
World Gym International Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    Healthy Inspirations Franchise
    World Gym International Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/Yes
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Healthy Inspirations Franchise
    World Gym International Franchise
    Training -On-The-Job Training: 7 days Classroom Training: 5 days
    Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations
    Marketing Ad slicksCo-op Advertising Ad Templates
    Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 5% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 4

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Absentee Ownership Allowed

    Number of Employees Required to Run: 15


    Expansion Plans

     
    Healthy Inspirations Franchise
    World Gym International Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Healthy Inspirations

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING

    About World Gym International

    With a heritage that traces back to the glory days of Muscle Beach in Los Angeles, CA, World Gym has been keeping people fit and changing lives for over 40 years. Our experience runs deep. World Gym knows the difference between cheap fads and time-proven techniques. We’ve learned the best ways to get your hearts pounding and your adrenaline pumping. World Gym makes sure all of our gyms have all the tools you need to perform your best.
    World Gym's Mission: To provide the finest level of service in the fitness community with special emphasis on top-level fitness and proven results.