Curves

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 & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Curves Franchises?

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
100 Ritchie Rd.
Waco, TX
76712

Phone: (254)399-9285
Toll Free: (800)848-1096
Fax: (254)399-9731

Website: Visit Website

Curves News

Aafd Announces 2009 Total Quality Franchising Awards
The American Association of Franchisee and Dealers (AAFD) recently announced its Total Quality Franchising awards for 2009. The notable honorees include Curves International as AAFD's Franchisor of the Year and Morton Aronson, who will receive a Lifetime Achievement Don Sniegowski, editor of ... more

Brand Phenom - How Curves Became The Largest Fitness Franchise
The American Marketing Association, DFW Chapter, presents the story of Curves, the fitness franchise that in just five years, became the largest fitness franchise in the world. And, in less than eight years, it had more than 7000 franchisees, a figure McDonald's didn't reach until its 25th ... more

Fitness Franchise Curves To Enter Bulgarian Market
Curves, one of the world's biggest fitness franchise networks, said it is looking for partners in Bulgaria. The move continues the expansion of the company throughout Central and Eastern Europe after successful launches in the Ukraine, Hungary and Slovakia. Curves Clubs can be found in 60 cou... more

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
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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

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