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Curves Franchise

Women-only fitness center

At the age of 20, pre-med student Gary Heavin had taken over a failing fitness center in Houston, turning the business around and, within five years, opened six more centers. After 10 years and 17 centers, Heavin's business went under. Not wanting to give up, Heavin took lessons from the strengths and weaknesses of his first chain and decided to open a second. In 1992, Heavin opened Curves for Women, a women-only fitness center, in Harlingen, Texas. The company began franchising in 1995.

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Curves franchise?

Total Investment: $36,400-$42,900
Initial Franchise Fee: $39,900
Royalty Fee: 5%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 5 years

How to contact Curves

Curves News

The Fitness Franchise Curves In Glassboro Has New Owners
Curves, a fitness franchise designed specifically for women, is under new ownership at its Glassboro location -- the new owners, Ron and Joyce Wendel. Curves offers a complete 30-minute workout that combines strength training and sustained cardiovascular activity through safe and effective hydrau... more

Curves Franchise Changes Hands
The Rensselaer Curves franchise has changed hands. After utilizing the exercise program as a member at the local Curves, Kathy Jordan, decided to purchase the franchise from Chris Dobson. "I first started working out at Curves when Chris first opened up. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and... more

Curves International Hits 10,000 Club Milestone
Curves International Inc., the world's largest franchisor of fitness clubs, announced today that has 10,000 franchises open in 44 countries. Curves is the largest fitness franchise in the world (Guinness World Records, Oct. 2002), the eighth largest franchise company of any kind in the U.S., and... more

First Curves® Located In A Hospital Opens In Houston
Curves International Inc., the world's largest franchisor of fitness clubs, announced today it has opened its first location inside of a hospital—Houston Northwest Medical Center, located at 710 FM 1960 in Houston. Both organizations are committed to the health of the community, and numerous stu... more

Curves Founders Donate $100,000 To American Diabetes Association; Throw Out First Pitch At White Sox-rangers Game
Curves International Inc., the world's largest franchisor of fitness clubs, announced today that its founders, Gary and Diane Heavin, donated $100,000 to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) during a special "Curves Day" at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on June 4. Sponsored by the Cu... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Curves open? 1992
When did Curves start franchising? 1995

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	7860	726	800	0
2004	7044	641	324	0
2003	5205	498	130	0
2002	3130	295	21	0
2001	1742	109	6	0

Expansion Plans

International:

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Training
At regional meetings (full day), convention (3 days), local events (1 day)

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (70% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Financially stable

• Diet & Fitness Franchise Opportunities
• Fitness & Gyms Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $25K to $50K

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