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Boutique studios — strength, yoga, cycling, HIIT, recovery. Membership-based revenue is one of the most predictable models in franchising.
Why now
- Wellness spending up 5x since 2010 with no signs of slowing
- Boutique format (under 3,000 sqft) keeps overhead low
- Software-driven scheduling makes semi-absentee viable
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Alloy Personal Training is a combination of personal service, effective technology, thirty years of experience and a franchise formula for incredible results for both members and fitness franchise owners. Our numbers prove it. Our revenue per member and retention rates are among the highest in the fitness industry today. We have licensed over 2,3000 clubs worldwide and have powered the coaching programs in other large brands such as Anytime Fitness and Gold's Gym. We understand what happens when things come together to create something bigger, stronger, longer-lasting. Our superior personal training system provides clients with personalized solutions that get results. Our established, effective fitness platform and business management solutions have been relied on in facilities throughout the world. Now, Alloy Personal Training Franchise gives franchisees the chance to make an impact, both on your community and your own future, with your own branded, brick-and-mortar Alloy personal training franchise location.
Athletic Republic
The Athletic Republic Training System is comprised of four proprietary components: i) Specialized Equipment, ii) Sport-Specific Training Protocols, iii) Owner Education / Trainer Development, and iv) Business Operations. The business model includes multiple revenue streams and utilizes all day-parts, which optimizes the profitability of the center. Our training center only requires a small footprint: 3,500 to 5,500 square feet. By joining the Athletic Republic network, owners gain un-paralleled access to the world's best sports training system. AR is the pioneer and market leader in sports performance training, having trained over 2MM athletes, including 2,500 professional and Olympic athletes (500+ NHL, 500+ NFL, 150+ MLB, 8 Heisman Trophy finalists, 1 Heisman Winner, MLS, WNBA and the NFL combine's fastest man). In addition, $315MM in college scholarships have been awarded to AR athletes in the past 5 years. The industry is extremely large - in the US, there are roughly 36MM student athletes playing youth, teen and collegiate sports, 21MM adults attending boutique fitness classes, 17MM runners that compete annually in running events and 200K athletes recovering from ACL injuries each year. CEO Charlie Graves was a top-5 world ranked athlete in two sports (swimming and triathlon) and is a seasoned business leader with Fortune 500 and Multi-Unit experience. To drive operating performance, his team has assembled the best operating practices from its most successful centers; developed new programs that have helped centers improve performance and expanded services into all dayparts; provided tools to manage and measure business performance; leveraged critical mass for aggregated purchasing; produced seasonal marketing campaigns that centers may localize; and created resources that help center operators build a winning team.
BODYBAR Pilates
BODYBAR Pilates: Strong Bodies, Stronger Business Founded in 2011, BODYBAR Pilates is a boutique fitness concept built around the core principles of Pilates, elevated with a modern twist. Our method intensifies traditional Pilates through isometric holds, pulses, and full-body integration - delivering results-driven workouts in a spa-like setting. Business Model BODYBAR operates on a membership-based model in a studio footprint of approximately 2,300 sq. ft. With semi-absentee ownership as a common structure, many of our franchisees manage studios while maintaining other careers - often as husband-wife teams or business partners. This is a turnkey, scalable business opportunity designed for operators who value a balance of lifestyle, wellness, and financial performance. Multiple Revenue Streams • Recurring Memberships • Class Packages • Retail Merchandise • Late Cancel/No-Show Fees • Private Instruction • Teacher Training Programs These diversified income sources allow our franchise partners to achieve - and often exceed - their financial goals. Why BODYBAR? We set ourselves apart with both exceptional instruction and a superior studio experience, offering franchisees a platform for sustainable growth and community impact. • 14 Reformers per studio vs. 12 at the leading national competitors - a 17% increase in class capacity and revenue potential. • Top-tier equipment for optimal client experience and longevity. • Spa-like environments that reflect a premium fitness brand. • Proven operational systems that support semi-absentee ownership. Join a Strong, Growing Brand BODYBAR Pilates isn't just about fitness - it's about building a strong business with strong support. Backed by years of success, a clear market differentiator, and comprehensive franchisee resources, BODYBAR offers a high-potential opportunity in the booming boutique fitness sector.
Body20
Our mission is to change the way that people work out by helping EVERY.BODY.UNLEASH their super-human potential to strengthen their bodies and lives through time-constrained technology training. In just 20 minutes per week, our goal is to materially impact the other 10,060 minutes. We offer multiple layers of support to our franchisees! Sequel, our parent company, focuses on backend support in areas such as real estate, construction, national marketing, recruiting, etc. Body20 C Suite focuses on day-to-day member-facing support, like sales, coaching, education, marketing, and technology.
D1 Training
D1 was founded by a former collegiate athlete. D1 offers a caliber of training typically reserved for a Division 1 athlete. D1 uses their proprietary training methods to deliver training usually reserved for Division 1 athletes to kids first but also adults! D1 facility recommends between 4,000 - 5,000 sq. ft. D1 offers individual and group fitness to kids and adults offering results you can't achieve in a typical fitness center that follows a one size fits all mentality. Quite simply, D1 trains members like athletes regardless of their fitness level. Beginners and experts are all welcome in D1 to train "like an athlete" and focus on character development through the D1 training program. At D1 their clients go through the D1 5-component program ("Athletic Based Training Model"). This method was designed to follow the programs that strength coaches at major Division 1 universities use on their athletes. D1 has perfected their turn-key franchise support system ensuring their franchisees will never have to build their own workout programs or be alone in hiring staff, site selection, marketing, training and more. D1 boasts about placing over 2,000 scholastic athletes in Collegiate programs, over 200 professional athletes into professional drafts, has over 40 professional athletes as owners and manages the speed and agility training at the Manning Passing Academy.
Fitness Machine Technicians
Fitness Machine Technicians offers a unique business opportunity for franchisees to open their own home service franchise! Our franchisees service exercise equipment and are certified by most manufacturers. This allows Fitness Machine Technicians franchisees to have the potential for residual income through recurring service-based contracts.
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