Fit36 vs The Barre Code Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Fit36 vs The Barre Code including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Fit36 Franchise
The Barre Code Franchise
Investment $161,900 - $278,950$190,500 - $411,800
Franchise Fee $34,900$49,500
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee 2%1%
Year Founded 20132010
Year Franchised 20142012
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Fit36 Franchise
The Barre Code Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Fit36 Franchise
The Barre Code 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-/Yes
Payroll -/Yes-/Yes

Training & Support
 
Fit36 Franchise
The Barre Code Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 19 hours Classroom Training: 48 hours On-The-Job Training: 42 hours Classroom Training: 128 hours
Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app 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: 1 - 2

Expansion Plans
 
Fit36 Franchise
The Barre Code Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Fit36

Become part of a vibrant and fast-growing segment of the fitness industry flanked by training and systems which will support your growth and help you stand out in the market.
Fit36® is a membership-based gym in the business of changing lives and is a perfect opportunity for people like you to become a multi-unit franchise owner. The simple Fit36 business model allows franchise owners to hand over the daily operations to an experienced manager.
Between 2005 and 2012, gym memberships grew 22%, to 9 million memberships. In a single year between 2012 and 2013, gym memberships exploded by +16.5% and total memberships increased by 8.5 million. This trend continues upward today, and shows no signs of slowing down.

Veteran Incentives  $5,000 off first-unit franchise fee

About The Barre Code

 ‎Co-founders, Jillian and Ariana launched The Barre Code in 2010, with a shared passion for personal training and empowerment through positivity.
Franchising since 2012, we have grown from the inaugural location in Chicago’s River North neighborhood to nearly 50 prosperous locations across 17 states with thousands of members while generating national media coverage.   As The Barre Code continues to expand, one powerful consistency remains: a dedication to helping transform people into their strongest, fittest selves while supporting franchise owners to reach their personal goals.

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#379 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#195 in Franchise 500 for 2021.