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Updated RecentlyContours Express Franchise
Women-only fitness center
After operating coed clubs, working as consultants and working in other areas of the fitness industry, Daren Carter, Mike Widener and Charlie Woodward joined forces to create a fitness center just for women. In 1998, the partners founded Contours Express, a women-only center catering to towns with populations too small to support a full-scale, coed gym.
Contours Express members follow a 29-minute cue tape that keeps them moving through aerobic stations and strength training machines. A fitness trainer (the franchisee or an employee) works with the members during their workouts, providing motivation and other services.
Clubs, which are usually located in strip centers, are about 1,200 square feet in size and can accommodate up to 20 members at a time.
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How much does it cost to open a Contours Express Franchise?
The investment required to open a Contours Express Franchise is between $35,000-$50,000. There is an initial franchise fee of $12,500 which grants you the license to run a business under the Contours Express name.
Individual Unit Costs
- Initial Investment:
$35,000-$50,000 - Initial Franchise Fee:
$12,500 - Royalty Fee:
$395/mo. - Advertising Fee:
- Term of Agreement:
10 years
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Contours Express News & Press Releases
When did Contours Express start Franchising? 1998
| Year | U.S.A. | Canada | International | Corporate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 325 | 30 | 25 | 0 |
| 2004 | 255 | 19 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 108 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
International:
| Expense | In-House | Third Party |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | No | No |
| Startup Costs | No | No |
| Equipment | No | Yes |
| Inventory | No | No |
| Accounts Receivable | No | No |
| Payroll | No | No |
Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet
# Protected Territory
# 5 days of Training at Contours Express University
# 3-Day Training at your gym
# Adjustable Weight Stack Equipment
# 16 Stations - 4 extra stations optional
# Butt-n-Gut cd
# Preferred Vendor Discounts
# Unlimited Ongoing Training
# Advertising and Marketing Advice
# 24/7 Online Marketing Materials Library
# Personal Gym Website
# Prepared PowerPoint Marketing Presentations
# Nutritional Counseling Program - C.O.R.E.
# Site Selection Assistance
Marketing
Ad slicks
50% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
To calculate how much income a franchise owner can do at Contours Express Franchise, may vary on factors like location, size etc., On the other side as a business owner your goals to maintain the quality of service while streaming sales high and expenses low. As any other franchise may include rent/mortgage, staffing/family, inventory supplies, utilities, administrative costs vise vera. Location to location and seasons the months costs may vary. Most franchises start up costs are typically fixed and they will cover most of the initial operating costs like signage, furniture, decoration and renovations.
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Contours Express
Contours Express
156 Imperial Wy.
Nicholasville,
KY
40356