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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of World Gym International vs Bodyscapes Fitness including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $852,000 - $2,975,000 | $150,000 - $210,000 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | $1,000/mo. | - |
Advertising Fee | included | - |
Year Founded | 1976 | 2006 |
Year Franchised | 1982 | 2006 |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | -/- | -/- |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- |
Equipment | -/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | -/- | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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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 |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
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.
BodyScapes Fitness Centers were designed with you in mind: "started by fitness professionals who wanted to help people achieve their dream,” both in fitness and in business.
As the owner of a BodyScapes Fitness Centers franchise, your focus is on building a loyal membership base. Over 80% of our members are active; nearly double the industry average! And the benefit of satisfied, loyal members who have their expectations exceeded. A membership base that wants to share their BodyScapes Fitness Centers experience with other, consistently bringing in new members, allowing you the ability to put all of your efforts and focus on providing the finest fitness center experience in your market area.
Your fitness center business will be a premier, upscale facility offering highly qualified advice and experience to your members. The quality of your business is what distinguishes a BodyScapes Fitness Centers franchise from the competition. High-end equipment, professional service, and superior standards and facilities attract and maintain a loyal, affluent customer base.