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"The
massive growth of [fitness] franchises is [a result
of] gaps that need to be filled in the marketplace,
and a growing awareness of our sedentary lifestyles
and obesity problem."
--
Casey Conrad, founder of Wakefield, Rhode Island-based
Healthy Inspirations |
It's a widely acknowledged fact that America's obsessed
with being thin -- but what about being healthy?
In
recent decades American men and women alike have discovered
that exercise is a key to good health. Not only does
exercising provide the same (and often better) results
in preventing obesity as dieting, it also makes people
feel fantastic while producing those results! In response
to this growing concession that exercise is indeed a
"good thing", gym and fitness center chains
have been popping up left and right across the nation.
Nearly all of these chains offer a large selection of
state-of-the-art exercise equipment, aerobic classes,
and personal training -- and all for a reasonable price!
What's more, you as the franchise owner will undoubtedly
reap monetary benefits from your clients' continuing
desire to maintain their fitness.
Every
fitness center franchise is different, from activity
selection to cost per session. Fifty-eight recent and
long-standing entrants into the industry are noted below.
DBA
Name |
UFOC
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123
Fit (unit/area director) |
2006 |
21
Minute Convenience Fitness |
2005 |
Anytime
Fitness (unit/dev) |
2006 |
Bailine |
2004 |
Bally
Total Fitness |
2003 |
Bendz
for Men |
2004 |
Blitz,
The |
2005 |
Body
Access |
2005 |
Boxing
Club, The |
2005 |
Butterfly
Fitness/Butterfly Life/Butterfly Fitness |
2006 |
Callanetics |
1993 |
Cardio
Fitness Centers |
1991 |
Club
50 Fitness Centers |
2006 |
Contempo
Women's Workout |
1999 |
Contours
Express |
2006 |
Curves
For Women |
2006 |
Cuts
Fitness for Men (unit/dev) |
2006 |
Cuts
Fitness for Women (unit/dev/area rep) |
2006 |
Extreme
Boot Camp |
2006 |
Figure
Magic Express/Ray Wilson's Healthy Exercise |
2004 |
Fit
After Fifty |
2004 |
Fit
Zone For Women (unit/area dev) |
2006 |
Fitness
Together |
2006 |
Fitwize
4 Kids |
2006 |
Gold's
Gym (unit/dev) |
2005 |
IM=X
Pilates Studio/IM=X Pilates/IM=X |
2006 |
Jacki's |
1993 |
Jazzercise |
2006 |
Joe
Weider Fitness Gyms |
1993 |
L
A Shapes (unit/area dev.) |
2005 |
LA
Boxing |
2006 |
Ladies
Workout Express |
1999 |
Lady
Of America/Ladies Workout Express/Health Club |
2005 |
Liberty
Fitness |
2006 |
Lucille
Roberts Fitness Express (unit/area dev) |
2005 |
Massage
Envy (unit/reg. director) |
2006 |
Nitro
Fitness |
2005 |
Nutrition
ClubStores |
1999 |
OC
Fitness |
2005 |
Personal
Training Institute/PTI (unit/area dev) |
2006 |
Pilates
Studios |
1998 |
Planet
Fitness |
2006 |
PowerLift
Training |
2000 |
Shape
In 8 (unit/area dev) |
2006 |
ShapeXpress
for Women/ShapeXpress Fitness and Weig |
2005 |
Slender
Lady |
2005 |
Slim
and Tone 30 Minute Workout for Women (unit/ar |
2005 |
Snap
Fitness |
2006 |
Solana
MedSpas |
2004 |
Spa
Lady Corporation |
2006 |
Stroller
Strides |
2006 |
StrollerFit |
2006 |
SuperSlow
Zone (unit/dev) |
2006 |
Temple
Gym |
2006 |
VERT
Peak Fitness Center/VERT Proprietary Fitness |
2005 |
Why
Weight Women's Total Fitness |
2003 |
World
Gym |
2006 |
Your
Time Fitness For Women/Your Time Fitness For |
2006 |
*UFOCs
are available for purchase on UFOCs.com.
Feel free to familiarize yourself with the following
Fitness Center franchises featured on worldfranchising.com.
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The world's largest and fastest-growing
fitness franchise for men. The Blitz combines
strength training with cardio boxing and
martial art techniques, all inside "The
Blitz Ring" 20-minute circuit. Your
low investment could yield high returns.
Great opportunity for those looking for
more independence.
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"We're
waging war on physical inactivity. With
obesity at near epidemic proportions we're
helping men produce results in record time,
and results are what guys want."
Blitz
Founder Scott Smith
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| OPERATING
UNITS |
| Franchised
Units: |
201 |
| Company-Owned
Units: |
1 |
| Total
Operating Units: |
202 |
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| GEOGRAPHIC
DISTRIBUTION |
| US: |
70 |
In
25 States |
| Canada: |
40 |
In
NR Provinces |
| International: |
92 |
In
NR Countries |
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| INVESTMENT |
| Minimum
Net Worth: |
$300K |
| Cash
Investment: |
$29.9K |
| Total
Investment: |
$38-60K |
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| FEES |
| Initial
Franchise Fee: |
$29.9K |
| On-Going
Royalty: |
$395/Mo. |
| Advertising
Fee: |
0% |
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| SPACE
NEEDS |
| Average
Number of Employees: |
1
FT, 1 PT |
| Space
Needs (SF): |
1,800
SF |
| Preferred
Sites: |
Strip
Center |
| Conversions? |
No |
| Earnings
Claim? |
No |
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| TERMS
OF CONTRACT |
| Term
of Initial Contract: |
7
yrs |
| Renewal
Period: |
5
yrs |
| Passive
Ownership OK? |
Yes |
| Area
Dev. Agreements? |
Yes |
| Sub-Franchising? |
No |
| Expand
Within Territory? |
Yes |
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| GENERAL
SUPPORT |
| IFA: |
Yes |
| CFA:
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No |
| FA/Member: |
No |
| Size
of Corporate Staff: |
15 |
| Site
Selection Assist.? |
Yes |
| Lease
Neg. Assist.? |
Yes |
| Financial
Assist.? |
No |
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| MARKETING
SUPPORT |
| Advertising: |
None
Specified |
| Marketing
Materials: |
None
Specified |
| Additional
Services: |
None
Specified |
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| ON-GOING
SUPPORT |
Central
Data Processing (Addl. Cost), Central
Purchasing,
Field Operation Evaluation,
Field Training, Initial Store Opening,
Inventory Control (Addl. Cost), Franchisee
Newsletter,
Regional or National Meetings (Addl.
Cost), 800 Telephone Hotline |
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| EXPANSION |
| Projected
Units (within 1 yr): |
NR |
| Territories
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All
US, All Canada, All Countries
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| TRAINING |
| 4
Days, Gardner, KS Headquarters |
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Contours Express is a fitness center, designed
especially for women, based on the concept
of circuit training. A cue tape, with high
energy music, keeps club members moving
through our 16-piece circuit that alternates
between strength-training machines and aerobic
stations. Unlike other clubs designed for
women, Contours Express uses actual weight-bearing
machines (vs. less efficient hydraulic machines).
Franchisees also derive profits from their
own pro shop and our line of weight loss
supplements.
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| OPERATING
UNITS |
| Franchised
Units: |
550 |
| Company-Owned
Units: |
0 |
| Total
Operating Units: |
550 |
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| GEOGRAPHIC
DISTRIBUTION |
| US: |
400 |
In
40 States |
| Canada: |
25 |
In
NR Provinces |
| International: |
125 |
In
NR Countries |
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| INVESTMENT |
| Minimum
Net Worth: |
$75K |
| Cash
Investment: |
$14K |
| Total
Investment: |
$40-65K |
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| FEES |
| Initial
Franchise Fee: |
$14K |
| On-Going
Royalty: |
$395/Mo. |
| Advertising
Fee: |
0% |
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| SPACE
NEEDS |
| Average
Number of Employees: |
1
FT, 1 PT |
| Space
Needs (SF): |
1,200
SF |
| Preferred
Sites: |
Free-Standing
Building, Strip Center |
| Conversions? |
No |
| Earnings
Claim? |
No |
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| TERMS
OF CONTRACT |
| Term
of Initial Contract: |
10
yrs |
| Renewal
Period: |
5
yrs |
| Passive
Ownership OK? |
Yes |
| Area
Dev. Agreements? |
No |
| Sub-Franchising? |
Yes |
| Expand
Within Territory? |
Yes |
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| GENERAL
SUPPORT |
| IFA: |
Yes |
| CFA:
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Yes |
| FA/Member: |
Yes/Yes |
| Size
of Corporate Staff: |
22 |
| Site
Selection Assist.? |
Yes |
| Lease
Neg. Assist.? |
Yes |
| Financial
Assist.? |
Yes(I) |
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| MARKETING
SUPPORT |
| Advertising: |
Co-Op |
| Marketing
Materials: |
None
Specified |
| Additional
Services: |
None
Specified |
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| ON-GOING
SUPPORT |
Initial
Store Opening, Franchisee Newsletter,
800 Telephone Hotline |
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| TRAINING |
| 5
Days, Nicholasville, KY |
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| EXPANSION |
| Projected
Units (within 1 yr): |
200 |
| Territories
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All
US, All Canada, All Countries |
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"I have lost 30 lbs. in just over 3 months.
I am at my pre-marriage weight. I never thought
I could do it. I’d recommend Contours
Express to anyone."
Kerry,
an enthusiastic Contours Express member |
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CONTACT:
Ms. Nancy Guetzke
Franchise
Coordinator
[email protected]
www.jazzercise.com
2460 Impala Dr.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone: (800) FIT IS IT,
(760) 476-1750
Fax: (760) 602-7180
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Jazzercise is the world's leading
international dance fitness franchisor,
with a multi-media division and mail-order
catalog business at 1-800-FIT-IS-IT,
specializing in active wear and accessories.
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"One
class. Just one class and I was hooked."
An avid lover of Jazzercise
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| OPERATING
UNITS |
| Franchised
Units: |
5,752 |
| Company-Owned
Units: |
1 |
| Total
Operating Units: |
5,753 |
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| GEOGRAPHIC
DISTRIBUTION |
| US: |
4,792 |
In
50 States |
| Canada: |
101 |
In
5 Provinces |
| International: |
860 |
In
NR Countries |
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| INVESTMENT |
| Minimum
Net Worth: |
NR |
| Cash
Investment: |
$1.5-3K |
| Total
Investment: |
$1.5-20K |
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| FEES |
| Initial
Franchise Fee: |
$700K |
| On-Going
Royalty: |
20% |
| Advertising
Fee: |
NA |
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| SPACE
NEEDS |
| Average
Number of Employees: |
NR
FT, NR PT |
| Space
Needs (SF): |
3,000
SF |
| Preferred
Sites: |
Community
Building |
| Conversions? |
NA |
| Earnings
Claim? |
No |
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| TRAINING |
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3 Days, Various locations |
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| TERMS
OF CONTRACT |
| Term
of Initial Contract: |
5
yrs |
| Renewal
Period: |
5
yrs |
| Passive
Ownership OK? |
Yes |
| Area
Dev. Agreements? |
No |
| Sub-Franchising? |
No |
| Expand
Within Territory? |
Yes |
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| GENERAL
SUPPORT |
| IFA: |
No |
| CFA:
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No |
| FA/Member: |
No |
| Size
of Corporate Staff: |
125 |
| Site
Selection Assist.? |
No |
| Lease
Neg. Assist.? |
No |
| Financial
Assist.? |
No |
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| MARKETING
SUPPORT |
| Advertising: |
None
Specified |
| Marketing
Materials: |
None
Specified |
| Additional
Services: |
None
Specified |
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| ON-GOING
SUPPORT |
Field
Operation Evaluation,
Field Training, Franchisee Newsletter,
Regional or National Meetings,
800 Telephone Hotline |
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| EXPANSION |
| Projected
Units (within 1 yr): |
600 |
| Territories
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All
US, All Canada, All Countries
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CONTACT:
Mr. Doug Kinney
Director
Franchise Sales
[email protected]
www.ladyofamerica.com
500 E. Broward Blvd., # 1650
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33394-3000
Phone: (800) 833-5239,
(954) 527-5373
Fax: (954) 527-5436
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Women's only full-service health and
lifestyle centers featuring exercise
classes, weight and hydraulic training
equipment, cardio, personal training,
nutritional counseling and private-label
nutritional supplements. Designed
for major metropolitan areas; targeted
for women of all professions ages
30-70.
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"The
weight is coming off steadily, my
energy level is up, and I look and
feel the best I have in years! The
best part is that I did it by exercising
and making small changes in my diet
that I can live with - happily!"
Lady of America member Jennie
Debban
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| OPERATING
UNITS |
| Franchised
Units: |
616 |
| Company-Owned
Units: |
8 |
| Total
Operating Units: |
624 |
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| GEOGRAPHIC
DISTRIBUTION |
| US: |
606 |
In
45 States |
| Canada: |
10 |
In
7 Provinces |
| International: |
8 |
In
8 Countries |
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| INVESTMENT |
| Minimum
Net Worth: |
$350 |
| Cash
Investment: |
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