World Gym International vs The Exercise Coach Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
World Gym International Franchise
The Exercise Coach Franchise
Investment $852,000 - $2,975,000$119,330 - $332,257
Franchise Fee $25,000$49,500
Royalty Fee $1,000/mo.6%
Advertising Fee included1%
Year Founded 19762000
Year Franchised 19822010
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
World Gym International Franchise
The Exercise Coach Franchise
Experience --

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

Training & Support
 
World Gym International Franchise
The Exercise Coach Franchise
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

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Expansion Plans
 
World Gym International Franchise
The Exercise Coach Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
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 The Exercise Coach

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Brian Cygan, a former strength and conditioning coach for Northern Illinois University, founded The Exercise Coach on his belief in the effectiveness of brief, focused exercise for fitness and fat loss. Clients exercise for just 20 minutes twice a week, in one-on-one, partner or small-group personal training sessions.

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