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Franchise Opportunity Comparison

This chart is not mathematical - it is subjective and I use the assistance of several franchisees (with no ties to any below) to help me with the table.  You're welcome to your opinion, too.

 

Franchise Reference Grid
 

 Listed with SBA7

Locations Available

On-Site
Grand
Opening Assistance1

US
States Registered

Equip-
ment2

Initial Fees3

Monthly
Royalties4

Inter-
national Locations5

Contours Express®

Nationwide Locations Available

Full on-site help

Much better than average

Weights

Slightly under target

Much better than average10

More than average

Curves Franchise®

Full on-site help

Much better than average

Hydraulic
(some is computerized)

Slightly under target

Slightly better than target

Much better than average

Slim & Tone®

 Not listed in SBA registry as of 11/23/05

Nationwide Locations Available

Full on-site help

Fewer than average

Hydraulic

Slightly under target

Slightly better than target

Fewerthan average

It Figures®

 Not listed in SBA registry as of 11/23/05

Nationwide Locations Available

Much better than average

Hydraulic

Right at target

Much better than target

Few or none

Butterfly Life Franchise®

 Not listed in SBA registry as of 11/23/05

Nationwide Locations Available

Full on-site help

Weights

Much worse than target

Much worse than target

Few or none

Ladies Workout Express®

 Not listed in SBA registry as of 11/23/05

Nationwide Locations Available

Much better than average

Hydraulic

Slightly worse than target

Over $400

Average

ALWAYS consult the franchise directly to confirm details and let me know if I have errors, please!

Notes:

1. Extent of assistance.  Travel, Training, Cost, etc.  A subjective rating I am working to improve.
2. Weight Based workouts are more effective according to fitness consultants.
3. $25k target initial fees paid to Franchise
4. $400/m target royalty chosen as a reasonable amount.
5. Number of International Locations generally establishes experience with international issues.
7. SBA Listed - this enables expedited loan processing for SBA loans More Info
10. So far they've held steady at $395/m flat fee.  Curves has moved to a 5% of income fee.

NOTE!!!  The chart is getting somewhat out of date.  If you have submitted corrections that have not been made it's for the simple reason that personal issues have prevented me from updating this site.  I will be fixing it soon.

 

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