Express Train vs The Barre Code Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Express Train vs The Barre Code including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Express Train Franchise
The Barre Code Franchise
Investment $73,700 - $130,000$190,500 - $411,800
Franchise Fee $37,900$49,500
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee 3%1%
Year Founded 20052010
Year Franchised 20052012
Term Of Agreement 5 Years-
Term Of Agreement 5 Years-
Renewal Fee $5000-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Express Train Franchise
The Barre Code Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Express Train Franchise
The Barre Code Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/Yes
Start-up Costs -/--/Yes
Equipment -/--/Yes
Inventory -/--/Yes
Receivables -/--/Yes
Payroll -/--/Yes

Training & Support
 
Express Train Franchise
The Barre Code Franchise
Training * Available at headquarters: 3 days

* At franchisee's location: 3 days

 On-The-Job Training: 42 hours Classroom Training: 128 hours
Support National Marketing Campaign

On Going Training

Support Visits

Marketing Support Person

Training & Certification

Support Person

Human Resources Support & Hiring Support

Annual Franchisee Conference

Purchasing Co-ops 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 National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations - Number of Employees Required to Run: 1 - 2

Expansion Plans
 
Express Train Franchise
The Barre Code Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Express Train

Express Train Fitness for Men was born out of a need to provide men with an alternative to the large "Social Gyms" that have become the norm in today's fitness industry. This gives them a place where they can feel comfortable and receive the guidance and support needed to achieve the goals they set for themselves with regard to health and fitness. Express Train Fitness for Men provides an atmosphere in which we promote good physical fitness habits along with nutritional guidance without the hard-sell environment of the other gyms. Our memberships provide for all the instruction and guidance at no extra charge to the client. Our main goals are to help our members reach and maintain their visions of health and fitness. OUR GOALS ARE OUR MEMBERS GOALS

About The Barre Code

 ‎Co-founders, Jillian and Ariana launched The Barre Code in 2010, with a shared passion for personal training and empowerment through positivity.
Franchising since 2012, we have grown from the inaugural location in Chicago’s River North neighborhood to nearly 50 prosperous locations across 17 states with thousands of members while generating national media coverage.   As The Barre Code continues to expand, one powerful consistency remains: a dedication to helping transform people into their strongest, fittest selves while supporting franchise owners to reach their personal goals.

"Entrepreneur
#379 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#195 in Franchise 500 for 2021.