Club 50 Fitness Centers vs 9Round Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Club 50 Fitness Centers vs 9Round including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Club 50 Fitness Centers Franchise	9Round Franchise
Investment	$52,858 - $87,950	$106,175 - $150,275
Franchise Fee	$24,900	$30,000
Royalty Fee	-	$600/mo.
Advertising Fee	-	2%
Year Founded	2003	2007
Year Franchised	0	2009
Term Of Agreement	-	5 years
Term Of Agreement	-	5 years
Renewal Fee	-	-
Business Experience Requirements
	Club 50 Fitness Centers Franchise	9Round Franchise
Experience	-	-
Financing Options
	Club 50 Fitness Centers Franchise	9Round Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	-/-	-/Yes
Start-up Costs	-/-	-/Yes
Equipment	-/-	-/Yes
Inventory	-/-	-/Yes
Receivables	-/-	-/Yes
Payroll	-/-	-/Yes
Training & Support
	Club 50 Fitness Centers Franchise	9Round Franchise
Training	We provide you with five days of comprehensive training in our business operations and procedures, including our superb exercise and fitness program. You'll learn how to use our excellent office, sales, computer software, and marketing systems. Your training will consist of both classroom and hands-on experience.	You will visit the 9Round training facility in Greenville SC. You will go through a 5 day intensive training program that will teach you not only how to kick and punch, but how to operate the business. On-The-Job Training: 16 hours Classroom Training: 16 hours Additional Training: Online & regional training
Support	As a valued member of our franchise system, you'll receive outstanding business advice and support. You'll be visited, on a periodic basis, by a Club 50 Fitness field representative. And, we're always available during business hours to answer your questions and address your needs.	Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Site Selection Proprietary Software
Marketing	We're highly experienced in marketing Club 50 Fitness to the public. We'll supply you with attractive consumer marketing and advertising materials, programs, and ideas. You'll have guidelines for the implementation of advertising and promotional materials within your market. You will also have full access to our musical image, which can be used in any marketing venue, as well as full access to our professionally produced 30 and 60 second television spots. Club 50 believes in supplying the advertising and marketing tools necessary to be successful in today's competitive business climate.	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
Operations	-	Number of Employees Required to Run: 3 - 4
Expansion Plans
	Club 50 Fitness Centers Franchise	9Round Franchise
US Expansion	-	Yes
Canada Expansion	-	-
International Expansion	-	Yes

Company Overviews

About Club 50 Fitness Centers

TARGET THE FASTEST GROWING DEMOGRAPHIC ** 50+ BABY BOOMERS** Club 50 Fitness Provides a Complete Fitness and Nutrition Solution for Men and Women 50 and Older. Club 50 Fitness combines Cardio, Strength Training and Nutrition in a fun, easy-to-follow 30-minute workout and no-nonsense diet and nutritional program. The Club workout utilizes state-of-the-art Hydraulic Resistance Equipment in a unique and fun format that accommodates ANY level of fitness. Franchisees receive: * Comprehensive Training (Our Club 50 University is unmatched) * An Exclusive Territory (A meaningful territory that allows for growth) * Ongoing Support (We never stop assisting you) * State-of-the-art Software System (This makes running your business a snap) * Top Quality Equipment (Our adjustable, heavy-duty equipment is the best in the industry) * Professional Advertising and Marketing Materials (Preproduced TV & Radio ads, Print Materials, Promotional Items) 50+ Facts... * Seniors (50+) are the fastest growing market today, now comprising almost 40% of the U.S. adult population. * Seniors control over 70% of all disposable income with $2 trillion in spending power and more than $1 trillion of that spent on goods and services. * Seniors spend more on health and personal care than any other age group. Club 50 Fitness: * Targets fastest growing market segment * Features fitness and nutrition programs and equipment designed exclusively for 50+ adults * Targets an untapped and highly affluent demographic. (Coed Active Adults) * Includes comprehensive software that simplifies managing your business. Provides outstanding franchisee support JOIN OUR GROWING FAMILY OF FRANCHISEES!

About 9Round

9Round is a specialized fitness center dedicated to serving clients who want a unique, fun, and proven workout that guarantees results. 9Round offers traditional "old school" boxing and kickboxing fitness programs that incorporates functional, interval, cardiovascular, and circuit training regimens. The programs are developed around a proprietary system of 9 challenging workout stations developed by a professional fighter. 9Round delivers total body results in a quick and convenient 30 minute workout with no class times. If you enjoy staying fit and helping people, this is the Franchise for you. Successful 9Round owners come from all walks of life. Some have extensive business backgrounds, some have served in the military, some are personal trainers, and some have never operated a business. 9Round has 9 different ways you can make money.