OrangeTheory Fitness vs D1 Training Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of OrangeTheory Fitness vs D1 Training including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
OrangeTheory Fitness Franchise
D1 Training Franchise
Investment $608,172 - $1,800,322$223,560 - $692,350
Franchise Fee $59,500$45,000 - $60,000
Royalty Fee 8%6%
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 20102001
Year Franchised 20102016
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
OrangeTheory Fitness Franchise
D1 Training Franchise
Experience $150K liquidity, $500K net worth, business experience, team builder, outgoing demeanorSeeking qualified, community-minded franchisees with a passion for the fitness industry Liquid capital of $250,000 and a net worth of $500,000

Financing Options

 
OrangeTheory Fitness Franchise
D1 Training Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs -/Yes-/-
Equipment -/Yes-/-
Inventory -/Yes-/-
Receivables -/Yes-/-
Payroll -/Yes-/-

Training & Support

 
OrangeTheory Fitness Franchise
D1 Training Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 3.3 hours Classroom Training: 58.25 hours Additional Training: E-learningOur comprehensive training programs cover every aspect of the fitness business, from how to run the billing system to designing workouts and scheduling staff. This training program provides you the solid foundation of knowledge and experience you’ll need to open a thriving D1 Training franchise. You’ll attend a week-long training system at our home office and flagship fitness facility in Nashville, TN, and when you leave, your training continues with self-guided study, nearly constant contact with support staff, and an extensive network of other franchise owners and their staffs.
Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform-
Marketing

Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising

Our marketing support includes not only professionally created branding. We also respond to market needs as they arise, providing our franchise owners with the materials they need to make an impact in their markets.
Operations Manual provided Number of Employees Required to Run: 8 - 11Employees required: 6 - 12

Expansion Plans

 
OrangeTheory Fitness Franchise
D1 Training Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion Yes-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About OrangeTheory Fitness

Orangetheory Fitness is an exciting new fitness concept like no other that is sweeping the nation. Hailed by the New York Times as an effective new plateau-busting workout, Orangetheory Fitness leverages heart-rate-monitored interval exercise and group personal training to maximize calorie burn. In less than a year after opening the first Orangetheory Fitness studio in Ft. Lauderdale in March 2010, the franchise grew to 38 locations - and counting.
Orangetheory Fitness offers:
*Specialized group personal training sessions to mid- and high-income consumers
*Studio will drive substantial unique consumers to the retail location every month
*Best one-hour workout in the country
*Affordable group personal training
*55 classes per week at all levels
*Experienced, successful franchise company & management team

This is your opportunity to be a small business owner. When you open an Orangetheory Fitness franchise, you gain a support network of other franchisees, a branding plan for your business, and cooperative advertising.

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#95 in Canada's Top franchises.
#43 in Franchise 500 for 2020.


About D1 Training

Founded in 2001 by former NFL player Will Bartholomew, D1 Training is a national fitness concept providing programs for all ages that are based on the five basic tenets of athletic-based training to achieve sport and fitness goals. Based in Nashville the brand began franchising in 2016 and has more than 30 locations currently open across 24 states and anticipates more than 75 locations operating by 2019. Named a Top 30 Gym in America by Men's Health, D1 Training has also received recognition by the NFL Players Association as well as being endorsed by the National Academy of Health Medicine.

D1 is the most innovative training company in the country, leading the market in both athletic-based group fitness and sports performance. The demand for D1’s highly personal training offered in a group setting and in a professional, athletic environment is skyrocketing which is why we’ve decided to begin partnering with hand-selected individuals through our new franchise program

Take the next step and become a part of D1 Training franchise today.
We’re seeking savvy entrepreneurs who are driven by the impulse to make their communities better through fitness, athleticism and the D1 Core Values.