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| Brand | Starting Strength Health & Fitness Remove | FRED ASTAIRE DANCE STUDIOS Health & Fitness Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Vitals | ||
Investment range | $237K – $713K | $296K – $658K |
Liquid capital | $1K – $45K | $50K – $70K |
Franchise fee | $40K | $35K |
Royalty rate | 8.0% | 7.0% |
Ad fund rate | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Performance | ||
Avg gross sales | $1.4M | $777K |
Median gross sales | N/A | $639K |
Avg owner earnings Metric varies by brand. Check type below | N/A | N/A |
Earnings metric | Not classified | Not classified |
| Risk | ||
Rating | FBottom Quintile | ATop Quintile |
Risk score | 95 / 100 | 48 / 100 |
SBA charge-off rate | 25.0% | 6.1% |
SBA loans on record | 12 | 33 |
| Scale | ||
Total units | 25 | 261 |
Net change (latest yr) | N/A | N/A |
Turnover rate | 12.0% | 1.5% |
| Contract | ||
Initial term (years) | 10 | 10 |
Renewal term (years) | 10 | 10 |
Initial training (hrs) | 57 | 37 |
| Contacts | ||
Franchisee phones | 32 | 15 |
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