OrangeTheory Fitness vs Polestar Pilates Studio Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
OrangeTheory Fitness Franchise
Polestar Pilates Studio Franchise
Investment $608,172 - $1,800,322$121,750 - $196,950
Franchise Fee $59,500$24,900
Royalty Fee 8%6%
Advertising Fee 2%1.5%
Year Founded 20101998
Year Franchised 20102015
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
OrangeTheory Fitness Franchise
Polestar Pilates Studio Franchise
Experience $150K liquidity, $500K net worth, business experience, team builder, outgoing demeanor-

Financing Options

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

Training & Support

 
OrangeTheory Fitness Franchise
Polestar Pilates Studio Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 3.3 hours Classroom Training: 58.25 hours Additional Training: E-learningOn-The-Job Training: 11 hours Classroom Training: 29 hours
Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet PlatformPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection
Marketing

Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising

Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations Manual provided Number of Employees Required to Run: 8 - 11Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 4

Expansion Plans

 
OrangeTheory Fitness Franchise
Polestar Pilates Studio Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion Yes-
International Expansion YesYes

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 Polestar Pilates Studio

Polestar is an International authority with educators across 50 countries and education facilities in over 28 countries. Polestar has developed a low-cost, high-return business model for entrepreneurs and aspiring studio owners to meet the demands created by increasing health awareness and interests.