Ladies Workout Express vs World Gym International Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Ladies Workout Express Franchise
World Gym International Franchise
Investment $53,000 - $120,000$852,000 - $2,975,000
Franchise Fee $15,000$25,000
Royalty Fee -$1,000/mo.
Advertising Fee -included
Year Founded 19891976
Year Franchised 19961982
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Ladies Workout Express Franchise
World Gym International Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Ladies Workout Express Franchise
World Gym International Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/Yes
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Ladies Workout Express Franchise
World Gym International Franchise
Training -On-The-Job Training: 7 days Classroom Training: 5 days
Support -Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations
Marketing -Co-op Advertising Ad Templates
Operations -Absentee Ownership Allowed

Number of Employees Required to Run: 15

Expansion Plans
 
Ladies Workout Express Franchise
World Gym International Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion NoYes

Company Overviews

About Ladies Workout Express

Lady of America Franchise Corp. has acquired Ladies Workout Express, an Atlanta-based chain of 88 women-only fitness centers.
Realizing the different fitness needs and goals that women have, each Ladies Workout Express 30-Minute Circuit Training Center provides a highly specialized workout environment for women, designed to help them achieve their fitness goals through a more personalized workout environment. A 20-station circuit designed for women.

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.