#11
At a Glance
Products & Services: Fitness center
Number of Locations: 1,635
Total Investment: $46.3K - 321.9K
Founded: 2001
Began Franchising: 2002
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 1,468 | 34 | 123 | 10 |
| 2010 | 1,291 | 22 | 45 | 13 |
| 2009 | 1,082 | 10 | 19 | 15 |
| 2008 | 965 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $46,299 - $321,899
Franchise Fee: $18,999 - $24,999
Ongoing Royalty Fee: $499/mo.
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $18,999 - $24,999
Ongoing Royalty Fee: $499/mo.
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $150,000
Liquid Cash Available: $13,500 - $70,000
Operations
40% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 3 days minimum. At franchisee's location: 3 days minimum. Ongoing training
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks,