Bally Total Fitness vs AKT Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Bally Total Fitness Franchise
AKT Franchise
Investment $1,000,000 - $2,500,000$341,200 - $529,900
Franchise Fee N/A$60,000
Royalty Fee --
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19622018
Year Franchised 19972018
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Bally Total Fitness Franchise
AKT Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Bally Total Fitness Franchise
AKT Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
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Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
Bally Total Fitness Franchise
AKT Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Bally Total Fitness Franchise
AKT Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion -Yes
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Bally Total Fitness

NO LONGER FRANCHISING

About AKT

"AKT
AKT is a dance-based cardio concept, offering a unique combination of four modalities: toning, interval, circuit and dance. With new original programming created every 3 weeks and the belief that movement has a powerful, lasting impact, AKT is for all body types and fitness levels. With this positivity and a combination of personal training and movement-based technique, AKT empowers members across the country to become stronger in their bodies, minds and communities - and they have fun doing it!

With a proven concept in one of the most competitive markets, AKT has extensive market potential - be the first to bring AKT's unique workout to your local market!
AKT has the brand strength and proven franchise model to deliver excellent profit potential. International & U.S. markets are available for multi-unit and single-unit investors. Don’t miss the opportunity to own your local market!