Athletic Nation vs The Exercise Coach Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Athletic Nation vs The Exercise Coach including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Athletic Nation Franchise
The Exercise Coach Franchise
Investment $46,500 - $56,000$119,330 - $332,257
Franchise Fee $25,000$49,500
Royalty Fee -6%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded -2000
Year Franchised -2010
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Athletic Nation Franchise
The Exercise Coach Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Athletic Nation Franchise
The Exercise Coach Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
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Training & Support
 
Athletic Nation Franchise
The Exercise Coach Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Athletic Nation Franchise
The Exercise Coach Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion -Yes

Company Overviews

About Athletic Nation

Athletic Nation Fitness Gym franchise is a no frills, hardcore training gym. We are all about getting you back into the game. For most of our members, it's been a life changing experience. It has transformed lives. From being an overweight, out of shape, zero energy, home hermit to an athletic, high energy person who is fully engaged in living life again. Inside the Athletic Nation Fitness Franchise Gym franchise This is NOT one of the many machine-based fitness centers. Athletic Nation's unique fitness gym franchise system is the personal training gym specifically designed for results. From our hardcore gym atmosphere, the intense free-weight workout sessions, and the spirit of camaraderie among our members, we have created an environment conducive to results.

About The Exercise Coach

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Brian Cygan, a former strength and conditioning coach for Northern Illinois University, founded The Exercise Coach on his belief in the effectiveness of brief, focused exercise for fitness and fat loss. Clients exercise for just 20 minutes twice a week, in one-on-one, partner or small-group personal training sessions.

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