World Gym International vs OrangeTheory Fitness Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
World Gym International Franchise
OrangeTheory Fitness Franchise
Investment $852,000 - $2,975,000$608,172 - $1,800,322
Franchise Fee $25,000$59,500
Royalty Fee $1,000/mo.8%
Advertising Fee included2%
Year Founded 19762010
Year Franchised 19822010
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
World Gym International Franchise
OrangeTheory Fitness Franchise
Experience -$150K liquidity, $500K net worth, business experience, team builder, outgoing demeanor

Financing Options
 
World Gym International Franchise
OrangeTheory Fitness Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/Yes
Start-up Costs -/--/Yes
Equipment -/Yes-/Yes
Inventory -/--/Yes
Receivables -/--/Yes
Payroll -/--/Yes

Training & Support
 
World Gym International Franchise
OrangeTheory Fitness Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 7 days Classroom Training: 5 days On-The-Job Training: 3.3 hours Classroom Training: 58.25 hours Additional Training: E-learning
Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates

Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising
Operations Absentee Ownership Allowed

Number of Employees Required to Run: 15

Manual provided Number of Employees Required to Run: 8 - 11

Expansion Plans
 
World Gym International Franchise
OrangeTheory Fitness Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion -Yes
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 OrangeTheory Fitness

Orangetheory Fitness is an exciting new fitness concept like no other that is sweeping the nation. Hailed by the New York Times as an effective new plateau-busting workout, Orangetheory Fitness leverages heart-rate-monitored interval exercise and group personal training to maximize calorie burn. In less than a year after opening the first Orangetheory Fitness studio in Ft. Lauderdale in March 2010, the franchise grew to 38 locations - and counting.
Orangetheory Fitness offers:
*Specialized group personal training sessions to mid- and high-income consumers
*Studio will drive substantial unique consumers to the retail location every month
*Best one-hour workout in the country
*Affordable group personal training
*55 classes per week at all levels
*Experienced, successful franchise company & management team

This is your opportunity to be a small business owner. When you open an Orangetheory Fitness franchise, you gain a support network of other franchisees, a branding plan for your business, and cooperative advertising.

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#95 in Canada's Top franchises.
#43 in Franchise 500 for 2020.