World Gym International vs Fernwood Women's Health Clubs Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of World Gym International vs Fernwood Women's Health Clubs including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
World Gym International Franchise
Fernwood Women's Health Clubs Franchise
Investment $852,000 - $2,975,000$500,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $25,000N/A
Royalty Fee $1,000/mo.-
Advertising Fee included-
Year Founded 19761989
Year Franchised 19821993
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
World Gym International Franchise
Fernwood Women's Health Clubs Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
World Gym International Franchise
Fernwood Women's Health Clubs Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/Yes-/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
World Gym International Franchise
Fernwood Women's Health Clubs Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 7 days Classroom Training: 5 days � Three weeks comprehensive program � E-learning modules � This includes one week at National Support Office and two weeks in club � Ongoing in-club support & training
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

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Expansion Plans
 
World Gym International Franchise
Fernwood Women's Health Clubs Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion YesYes

Company Overviews

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.

About Fernwood Women's Health Clubs

Looking to own your own Fernwood business?Fernwood Women's Health Clubs is a dominant player in the women's-only fitness in Australia. It owes its success to the quality of the franchisees who work hard in partnership with Fernwood to make a difference in the lives of women. We want franchise partners to join our team who: *Have a passion for customer service *Have a passion for health & fitness *Have a passion to drive your own business *Have a passion to make a difference
Fernwood system offers: *a well branded and dominate player in women's only fitness *lifestyle and financial rewards *opportunity for personal growth and achievements *full training and on going support *security of a long term franchise model