Clark Fitness Training vs PickUp USA Fitness Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Clark Fitness Training vs PickUp USA Fitness including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Clark Fitness Training Franchise
PickUp USA Fitness Franchise
Investment $100,000 - And Up$533,266 - $1,150,054
Franchise Fee $25,000$45,000
Royalty Fee -6%
Advertising Fee -1% - 2%
Year Founded -2011
Year Franchised -2016
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Clark Fitness Training Franchise
PickUp USA Fitness Franchise
Experience -

While not required, a passion for fitness and basketball is a huge plus! Owning a fitness club is a tremendous opportunity to build a business doing something you love. To get started, franchise candidates, either individually or cumulatively amongst a group of investors, should have a minimum of $150,000 in liquid capital and $300,000 in net worth. This gives a new franchisee the base financials to attempt to obtain necessary bank financing to be properly capitalized to launch a PickUp USA.

Financing Options
 
Clark Fitness Training Franchise
PickUp USA Fitness Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
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Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
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Training & Support
 
Clark Fitness Training Franchise
PickUp USA Fitness Franchise
Training You will be trained in all aspects of the business including: * New Business * Sales & Marketing * Operations * Financials * Navigating the website * Class Choreography Initial training will be held at one of the Clark Fitness Training Sites in central New Jersey. Once you fully understand the systems of operations, you will continue to receive ongoing support from our customer service center and field reps.

* Comprehensive 8 day training at our headquarters in Irwindale, CA for you and your two managers
Support -

PickUp USA provides comprehensive support from the day you sign your franchise agreement. * Pre-Open Support * Grand Opening Support * Ongoing Support o Assistance with site-selection, club layout, design & construction o Comprehensive 8 day training o On-site guidance for 5 days from our corporate team o Support with marketing, sales and operations o Continuous, on-site, telephone and email support will be with you during your entire journey o Your success is our success!

Marketing --
Operations -

We require an owner/operator Approximately 10 staff are needed to run a PickUp USA Fitness club.

Expansion Plans
 
Clark Fitness Training Franchise
PickUp USA Fitness Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Clark Fitness Training

Capture a Booming Market! Baby Boomers present a huge business opportunity with their vast numbers, unprecedented wealth and life expectancy, and energetic lifestyles. Since 2000,Clark Fitness Training zeroes in on this opportunity with a broad array of exceptional fitness programs targeted to the 50-plus age group. It's well known that seniors need to participate in regular exercise to maintain optimal health. The Baby Boomers are both committed and consistent with being active and including physical activity as part of their daily routine.
Clark Fitness programming includes sought-after activities offered in the perfect settings; active adult communities with their resort-like amenities, and growing in popularity and profitability. The 50-and-up market will grow by 70% over the next 15 years and you'll serve this group effectively and efficiently using our state-of-the-art business system! What's Included? * Branding * License to use the Clark Fitness Training trademark * Use our Operations Manual and Methods of Operation * Exclusive Territory * Initial Training Program and support * Website set-up * Website Back-office * Downloadable Choreography * Marketing Materials * Ongoing Corporate Support * Toll free phone line * Point of Purchase material and design Benefits * NO Office Space Required * NO Lease Commitment * NO Furniture, Fixtures or Equipment * NO Inventory * NO Signage * No Utilities

About PickUp USA Fitness


Basketball-Focused Fitness Clubs!

PickUp USA Fitness clubs are full-service, basketball-focused gyms. Our clubs offer: group & private basketball training, officiated games of pickup basketball, full weight & cardio rooms, retail merchandise, lounges, and much more! We started our unique fitness concept in 2011, and spent 5 years refining our product, processes, and brand before franchising in 2016.

Limitless Opportunity

* In 2014, total US health club revenues increased 7.4% to $24.2 billion with 54.1 million Americans belonging to at least one health club nationwide (IHRSA data)
* Over 23 million people/year participate in basketball activities in the US (Statista data)
* PickUp USA Fitness is the only basketball-focused fitness club operating in the US, and generates revenue from 4 diverse channels:

     o Membership Dues
     o Private Training Packages
     o Merchandise Sales
     o Private Court Rental Fees


Streamlined Operating Model
  • Plug- and-play, refined and simple operating model
  • Less than 10 total employees needed to run a PickUp USA
  • Passionate staff that love fitness and basketball are naturally attracted to PickUp USA
  • Polished marketing, sales, and operating processes allow your gym to operate seamlessly 365 days/year
  • Established relationships with reputable suppliers and vendors:
    • Gatorade
    • SportCourt
    • Wilson Basketball
    • StarTrac
    • ClaytonKendall
  • Minimal inventory management with simple processes for ease of operating
  • Bottom-line: A polished operating system allows you to have fun, interact with customers, and grow your business!