Row House vs AKT Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Row House Franchise
AKT Franchise
Investment $257,700 - $475,800$341,200 - $529,900
Franchise Fee $49,500$60,000
Royalty Fee 7%-
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 20152018
Year Franchised 20172018
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Row House Franchise
AKT Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Row House Franchise
AKT Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/Yes-/-
Equipment -/Yes-/-
Inventory -/Yes-/-
Receivables -/Yes-/-
Payroll -/Yes-/-

Training & Support
 
Row House Franchise
AKT Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 1 hour Classroom Training: 22 hours Additional Training: Manager training -
Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform -
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: 8-

Expansion Plans
 
Row House Franchise
AKT Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion -Yes
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Row House

At a time when the market is saturated with high-intensity, high-impact fitness concepts, the need for a more sustainable workout that reduces the risk of injury but still delivers an effective workout is clear. Predicted to be the new ‘go-to’ workout in 2018 by The Associated Press, indoor rowing has the extensive market potential not yet explored. Established in New York City in 2014, Row House was born from the idea that rowing is simply the most efficient, low-impact, high-energy, full-body workout for any fitness level that unites, inspires and drives people to dig a little deeper.
 
Led by an expert team with more than 25 years of fitness franchising experience, Row House will dominate indoor rowing in the boutique fitness industry by offering franchise opportunities across all major markets.

Seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. , Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, South America and Western Europe

About AKT

"AKT
AKT is a dance-based cardio concept, offering a unique combination of four modalities: toning, interval, circuit and dance. With new original programming created every 3 weeks and the belief that movement has a powerful, lasting impact, AKT is for all body types and fitness levels. With this positivity and a combination of personal training and movement-based technique, AKT empowers members across the country to become stronger in their bodies, minds and communities - and they have fun doing it!

With a proven concept in one of the most competitive markets, AKT has extensive market potential - be the first to bring AKT's unique workout to your local market!
AKT has the brand strength and proven franchise model to deliver excellent profit potential. International & U.S. markets are available for multi-unit and single-unit investors. Don’t miss the opportunity to own your local market!