Express Train vs The Exercise Coach Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Express Train Franchise
The Exercise Coach Franchise
Investment $73,700 - $130,000$119,330 - $332,257
Franchise Fee $37,900$49,500
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee 3%1%
Year Founded 20052000
Year Franchised 20052010
Term Of Agreement 5 Years-
Term Of Agreement 5 Years-
Renewal Fee $5000-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Express Train Franchise
The Exercise Coach Franchise
Experience --

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

Training & Support
 
Express Train Franchise
The Exercise Coach 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
The Exercise Coach Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion -Yes

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 Exercise Coach

"The
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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