Business Description

Service oriented fitness centers featuring circuit training, cardiovascular equipment, free weights and personal training.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1977

Franchising Since:  1985

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	300	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	300	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 265 88.3% In 34 States Canada: 11 3.7% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 24 8% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 300 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. California	29
2. Florida	30
3. New York	20

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$300K-1MM
Cash Investment:	$300K-1MM
Total Investment:	$300K-1MM
Average Total Investment:	$638K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$13K
Average Franchise Fee:	$13K
On-Going Royalty:	$7K/Yr.
Average Royalty:	-1%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees: 8-15 Full-time, 5 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 6,500-40,000

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	2
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 10 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	6
Site Selection Assistance?	No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	At Additional Cost
Field Training:	At Additional Cost
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Las Vegas, NV University	2 Days
2. Columbus, OH University	2 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 150 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from World Gym International.