Smart for Life vs TruFusion Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Smart for Life vs TruFusion including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Smart for Life Franchise
TruFusion Franchise
Investment N/A$899,720 - $3,061,250
Franchise Fee N/A$65,000
Royalty Fee -8%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 20022013
Year Franchised 20042015
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Smart for Life Franchise
TruFusion Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Smart for Life Franchise
TruFusion Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Smart for Life Franchise
TruFusion Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Smart for Life Franchise
TruFusion Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Smart for Life

The premier physician supervised weight management program offering natural and organic cookie squares along with shakes and soups as meal replacements plus other innovative weight management approaches.

About TruFusion

"Trufusion

Founded in 2013, TruFusion is a one-of-a-kind group fitness studio that offers over 200 unique fusion workout classes per week including Hot Pilates, Tru Kettlebell, HIITribe, Barefoot Bootcamp, YinFused and more. The popular Las Vegas-based franchise has developed a loyal following of members that coin themselves the TruTribe. Placing an emphasis on inspiring the surrounding community. TruFusion is a one-stop shop for all things health and fitness, offering several additional products and services including healthy food & beverages and an original line of workout apparel.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a TruFusion group fitness franchise is  $1,400,510 to $3,061,250 for a Flagship Studio (this includes $109,260 to $267,600 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates) and $899,720 to $1,699,550 for an Express Studio (This includes $109,260 to $267,600 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates).