World Gym International vs Eat the Frog Fitness Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
World Gym International Franchise
Eat the Frog Fitness Franchise
Investment $852,000 - $2,975,000$522,000 - $706,500
Franchise Fee $25,000$39,000
Royalty Fee $1,000/mo.7%
Advertising Fee included1%
Year Founded 19762015
Year Franchised 19822016
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
World Gym International Franchise
Eat the Frog Fitness Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
World Gym International Franchise
Eat the Frog 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
Eat the Frog Fitness Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 7 days Classroom Training: 5 days On-The-Job Training: 68 hours Classroom Training: 20 hours Additional Training: As needed
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 Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations Absentee Ownership Allowed

Number of Employees Required to Run: 15

Number of Employees Required to Run: 6

Expansion Plans

 
World Gym International Franchise
Eat the Frog Fitness Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion -Yes
International Expansion Yes-

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 Eat the Frog Fitness


What does it mean to Eat the Frog? Simple. It means overcoming the fear that stops you from trying something new, tearing down the barriers to success, and achieving results that you didn't think were possible. Eat the Frog Fitness takes an innovative, technology-driven approach to workouts unlike anything else on the market.
Through personalized, low-impact, and variable intensity performance training, Eat the Frog Fitness combines the motivation and energy of group workouts with the tailored, customized experience of a personal trainer. Today, we're rapidly expanding into new markets across North America.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, take the first step toward opening an Eat the Frog Fitness franchise in your community.

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