9Round vs BodyTek Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	9Round Franchise	BodyTek Franchise
Investment	$106,175 - $150,275	$249,600 - $384,500
Franchise Fee	$30,000	$19,900
Royalty Fee	$600/mo.	6%
Advertising Fee	2%	1%
Year Founded	2007	-
Year Franchised	2009	-
Term Of Agreement	5 years	-
Term Of Agreement	5 years	-
Renewal Fee	-	-
Business Experience Requirements
	9Round Franchise	BodyTek Franchise
Experience	-	-
Financing Options
	9Round Franchise	BodyTek Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	-/Yes	Yes/-
Start-up Costs	-/Yes	-/Yes
Equipment	-/Yes	Yes/Yes
Inventory	-/Yes	Yes/-
Receivables	-/Yes	-/-
Payroll	-/Yes	Yes/-
Training & Support
	9Round Franchise	BodyTek Franchise
Training	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	On-The-Job Training: 4 hours Classroom Training: 43 hours
Support	Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Site Selection Proprietary Software	Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection
Marketing	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email 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: 3 - 4	Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 8 - 12
Expansion Plans
	9Round Franchise	BodyTek Franchise
US Expansion	Yes	Yes
Canada Expansion	-	-
International Expansion	Yes	Yes

Company Overviews

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. 

Veteran Incentives  15% off franchise fee

#169 in Franchise 500 for 2021.

About BodyTek

Join the Bodytek movement, a challenging, yet exciting, HIIT group fitness workout program.

The workout that is designed to help maximize your potential and live what we call the BODYTEKLIFE.  A high-intensity lifestyle where you choose to maximize your results & live everyday with MOTIVATION, EXCITEMENT, and ENERGY.

Experience that was designed with you in mind - our total body workout program. No two classes are ever the same, focusing on Your Mind, Your Time, & Your Body. Structured on group fitness, our one-hour classes welcome clients of all fitness levels to participate from beginner to advanced, clients pushing themselves to be challenged and reach their personal best. Designed to significantly improve your fitness level through High Intensity Interval Training or (HIIT). Our highly skilled coaches provide personalized guided assistance to ensure you maximum your one hour and achieve proven results.