Express Train vs TruFusion Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Express Train Franchise
TruFusion Franchise
Investment $73,700 - $130,000$899,720 - $3,061,250
Franchise Fee $37,900$65,000
Royalty Fee 5%8%
Advertising Fee 3%2%
Year Founded 20052013
Year Franchised 20052015
Term Of Agreement 5 Years-
Term Of Agreement 5 Years-
Renewal Fee $5000-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Express Train Franchise
TruFusion Franchise
Experience --

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

Training & Support
 
Express Train Franchise
TruFusion Franchise
Training * Available at headquarters: 3 days

* At franchisee's location: 3 days

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Support National Marketing Campaign

On Going Training

Support Visits

Marketing Support Person

Training & Certification

Support Person

Human Resources Support & Hiring Support

Annual Franchisee Conference

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Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Express Train Franchise
TruFusion 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 TruFusion

"Trufusion

Founded in 2013, TruFusion is a one-of-a-kind group fitness studio that offers over 200 unique fusion workout classes per week including Hot Pilates, Tru Kettlebell, HIITribe, Barefoot Bootcamp, YinFused and more. The popular Las Vegas-based franchise has developed a loyal following of members that coin themselves the TruTribe. Placing an emphasis on inspiring the surrounding community. TruFusion is a one-stop shop for all things health and fitness, offering several additional products and services including healthy food & beverages and an original line of workout apparel.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a TruFusion group fitness franchise is  $1,400,510 to $3,061,250 for a Flagship Studio (this includes $109,260 to $267,600 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates) and $899,720 to $1,699,550 for an Express Studio (This includes $109,260 to $267,600 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates).