1. Purchase a franchise
2. Purchase a license
3. Wing it on your own

All three paths for starting and operating a 24-hour fitness center are viable and available. Deciding upon which option is best for you depends upon several factors and your individual situation with respect to your goals for your business and investment:

• Do you need the detailed support, but tight controls required by a franchise?
• Are the benefits of a license without the restrictions and support of a franchise of value to you?
• What is your level of general business experience, particularly in starting and operating your own business?
• What is your level of experience in the fitness industry?
• Do you want the prestige and exclusivity of a national brand? (both licenses and franchises offer varying degrees of this)
• Is internet marketing of your center important to you and your market strategy?
• Do you mind giving up the freedom and flexibility of ownership required by a franchise?
• Can you meet the financial requirements of net worth and personal disclosures required by franchisors?
• Do you have the several thousands of dollars required to purchase a franchise?
• Do you mind sharing a percentage your ongoing revenue and paying a monthly co-op marketing fee to a franchisor?

These are just some of the questions you will need to answer before choosing which path of development you will pursue.

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