World Gym International
World Gym International
3223 Washington Blvd.
Marina Del Rey CA 90292
800#:(800) 544-7441
Tel: (310) 827-7705
Fax: (310) 827-6355
E -Mail: info@worldgym.com
Web Site: www.worldgym.com
Contact: Ms. Karin Michael
The franchise originally started with hard-core bodybuilding gyms and has evolved into fitness centers. We encourage franchisees to purchase state-of-the-art equipment catering to all types of members--from individual members, to families, to corporate memberships. The business involves the sale of gym memberships, clothing, accessories and food and vitamin supplements, as well as tanning, personal training and nutritional counseling. -1
Franchisor Background
Established: 1977
First Franchise: 1985
First International Franchise: 1985
Franchise Units: 278
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 278
Distribution:
U.S. - 276; Canada -- 3; International -- 9
Projected Total New Units Over Next 12 months: 40
Projected New International Units Over Next 12 months: 13
Size Of Corporate Staff: 9
Financial Projections Provided: No
Term of Franchise Agreement/Renewal (Master): 3/3
Term of Franchise Agreement/Renewal (Area): 3/3
Minimum Financial Requirements: International franchisees must demonstrate the ability to develop multiple franchise units with a minimum investment of $250,000 for each unit plus operating capital.
Expansion Requirements: Expansion requirements for international franchisees are the same as required for an area development agreement.
Franchisor Financial Assistance: No
Franchise Fee(Master): $34,000
Franchise Fee(Area): NA
On-Going Royalty (Master): $34,000
On-Going Royalty (Area): NA
Franchisor Ad Program: Not applicable at this time.
International Trade Associations: IFA, IHRSA
Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked 1-5, 5 Being Very Important
Net Worth: 5
Business Experience: 4
Ability to 'Get Things Done': 4
Industry Experience: 3
Franchising Experience: 2
Psychological Profile: 2
Personal Interview(s): 3
Training/Services
Initial Franchisee Training: There are no initial training programs. However, quarterly seminars are held regionally throughout the U. S.
On-Going Support: C,H,i,J
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International Agreements
Individual Operating Units: Most Often
Master Franchising: Sometimes
Area Development: Most Often
Licensing: Sometimes
Foreign Subsidiary: Sometimes
Joint Venture: Sometimes
Other:
Preferred Franchise Relationship: We would like to develop area development franchises or individual operating units in Eastern and Western Europe.
Seeking Partners In
North America: US (225), CAN (4)
Europe/Eastern Europe: AU, BE, BU, CZ, DE, FI, FR, GR (1),GC, HU, IR, IT, NE, NO, PO, PT, RO, RU, SL, SP, SW, SZ, TU, UK (4), YU, UR
Far East: AS (1), GU (1), HK, ID (1), JA (1), KO, MA, NZ, PH, SI (4), TA, TH
Mexico: MX (3)
Caribbean: CI (1)
Central America: CR, EL, GA, HO, NI, PA
South America: AR, BO, BR (1), CH, CO, EC, FG, GY, PG, PE, SU, UR, VE
Middle East / India:
Africa: SO
Countries Not Listed Above:
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