Is
Eat The Frog Fitness
a franchise?
How many
Eat The Frog Fitness
franchises
are there?
What are the
Eat The Frog Fitness
franchise
fees?
Initial Franchise Fee
The initial franchise fee for "Eat The Frog Fitness" is a nonrecurring, nonrefundable amount of ($39,000). However, if a franchisee enters into more than two franchise agreements simultaneously, the initial franchise fee for each additional franchise agreement beyond the second will be reduced to $29,000. This fee is due and fully earned upon signing the franchise agreement.
Royalty Fee
Franchisees are obligated to pay a weekly royalty fee, which is seven percent (7%) of the studio's Gross Sales from the preceding week.
Marketing Fee (Marketing Fund Contribution)
Franchisees must contribute to the Marketing Fund an amount equal to one percent (1%) of their studio's Gross Sales every week. However, this contribution can be increased to two percent (2%) upon providing a thirty (30) days prior-written notice to the franchisee. This fee is nonrefundable and is payable in the same manner as the Royalty.
Note: The fees presented here can be found in the Item 5 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. For a complete list of all the fees borne by the franchisee, please consult the Franchise Disclosure Document.
How much does
it cost
to start a
Eat The Frog Fitness
franchise?
Note: The table above provides a snapshot of the main costs associated with starting the most common franchise format (as disclosed in the Item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document). For a complete overview of all the expenses involved with the various formats offered by the franchisor, please consult the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Does
Eat The Frog Fitness
provide
training
to its
franchisees?
Manager Training
This training is designed for franchisees or their Operating Partners and, if applicable, their General Managers. The training focuses on the material aspects of operating a Studio. The Manager Training consists of 20 hours of classroom training and is conducted at the franchise's training site, which could be in Seattle or Anacortes, WA.
Both the franchisee (or their Operating Partner) and the General Manager must complete this training to the franchise's satisfaction before offering any Pre-Opening Membership Sales. There is no fee for the Manager Training, but franchisees are responsible for costs associated with attendance, including travel, lodging, and transportation.
Coach’s Training
This training is provided to up to ten individuals designated by the franchisee as coaches for their Studio. The Coach’s Training focuses on the Curriculum and consists of 7 days of training at the franchisee's Studio. All coaches must be certified by the franchise before teaching at the Studio.
The franchise may also permit the franchisee to offer certification programs at their Studio for training prospective coaches. There is no fee for the Coach’s Training, but additional costs may arise if the franchisee conducts a certification program at their Studio and sends video recordings for review.
Experience On-Boarding
This training module consists of 16 hours of on-the-job training and is conducted at the franchise's training site, which may be in Seattle or Anacortes, WA.
Technology & Systems
This module is dedicated to the technological aspects of the franchise and consists of 8 hours of on-the-job training. It is also conducted at the franchise's training site in Seattle or Anacortes, WA.
Pre-Sales Training
This training is focused on pre-opening membership sales and consists of 40 hours of on-the-job training at the franchisee's Studio.
Does
Eat The Frog Fitness
provides
territory
protection?
The franchise does provide a form of territory protection by ensuring that no other studio operates within a 2-mile radius of an existing franchisee's studio.
Can a
Eat The Frog Fitness
franchise
be run as
a passive
investment?
The franchise cannot be run purely as a passive investment. Either the franchisee or an appointed Operating Partner must be directly involved in the management and supervision of the franchise on a full-time basis. If neither the franchisee nor the Operating Partner can fulfill this role, a General Manager who has undergone specific training must be appointed to oversee the franchise's operations.
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