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Contours Express
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.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1998
Franchising Since:
1999
IFA Member
CFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
315
100%
Company-Owned Units:
0
0%
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Total Operating Units:
315
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
288
47.4%
In 40 States
Canada:
25
4.1%
In 5 Canadian Provinces
International:
295
48.5%
In 23 Foreign Countries
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Total:
608
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Michigan
58
2. California
30
3. Florida
26
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$75K
Cash Investment:
$15K-30K
Total Investment:
$34K-49K
Average Total Investment:
$42K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$18K
Average Franchise Fee:
$18K
On-Going Royalty:
$395/Mo.
Average Royalty:
0%
Advertising Fee:
0%
Average Number of Employees:
1 Full-time, 1 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
1,200
Preferred Sites:
Free-standing Building, Strip Center
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions?
No
Earnings Claims Provided?
No
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:
Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:
22
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Yes
Financial Assistance?
Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
Yes
National Advertising:
Yes
Regional Advertising:
No
Local Advertising:
No
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
