Australian Fitness Franchises and Opportunities
Entering the fitness industry as a business owner can be a rewarding venture, and choosing to invest in a fitness franchise offers a proven pathway to success. In this section, we provide valuable insights and resources for those considering becoming a franchisee in Australia’s thriving fitness market, including interviews with franchise founders and current franchisees who are willing to share their experiences. Whether you’re a seasoned fitness professional or new to the industry, our articles will guide you through the essentials of owning and operating a successful fitness franchise.
Why Choose a Fitness Franchise?
Fitness franchises offer the advantage of established brand recognition, operational support, and a proven business model, making them an attractive option for aspiring entrepreneurs. Our comprehensive resources cover everything from selecting the right franchise opportunity to understanding the financial and legal aspects of franchise ownership. You’ll find expert advice on how to evaluate different fitness franchises, what to expect during the franchising process, and how to maximise your success as a franchisee.
Discover Fitness Franchise Opportunities in Australia
Owning a fitness franchise allows you to leverage the strength of an established brand while tapping into Australia’s growing demand for health and wellness services. Explore our articles to learn more about the benefits and challenges of franchise ownership, and discover the steps you need to take to start your journey in the fitness industry. Whether you’re looking to buy into a well-known franchise or explore emerging opportunities, our resources are here to help you make informed decisions and achieve your business goals.
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An Insider’s Guide To Raising A Family While Growing A Business
Balancing the demands of parenthood with the responsibilities of running a business is no small feat. For Georgie Richard and her husband Mitch, owners of Fitstop Wollongong, it’s a daily juggle between managing their thriving gym and raising their young family. We took a peek beneath the superhero cape and asked Georgie how she and
Driving Growth in Australian Fitness Franchises By Leveraging Technology and KPIs
This article was provided by Jaffrey Ali, Chief Product Officer at FranConnect As Summer approaches, gyms across Australia are experiencing a surge in memberships. Health-conscious individuals, both new and returning, are flocking to fitness centres to prepare for the warmer months. This rising trend presents a golden opportunity for fitness franchises and multi-location gyms to
A Pilates and Recovery Franchise Opportunity For Investors
As demand for recovery modalities continue to rise and the popularity of Pilates keeps growing, entrepreneur David Altamura saw a gap in the health and wellness landscape. His successful studio, Wildsoul Wellness, is now available for franchising and opens up a real opportunity for potential investors and business owners to step into the Pilates and
Boutique Fitness Studios and Viva Leisure Join Forces
In an exciting move for future franchisees, Viva Leisure – one of Australia’s biggest operators in the fitness and leisure industry – has made a strategic investment in Boutique Fitness Studios to grow some of the world’s most iconic fitness brands on home soil. What could this mean for the Aussie fitness industry having Boutique
BFT Franchise Of The Year… again!
It’s been a massive few years for fitness giant BFT. Most recently their efforts have been recognised by being awarded the 2024 APAC Franchise of the Year award at the Beyond Activ Summit, held in Singapore. BFT has taken out the title three times over the past four years, cementing its dominance as a business
The Fitness Franchise with Low Overheads and High Temps
There’s never been more choices available than there are today, when it comes to owning a fitness franchise and finding a brand that aligns with your interests and values. And just when we thought we had every kind of fitness offering covered, we were introduced to J.I.M, the lovechild resulting from the combination of a
Gold’s Gym Expands Australian Footprint With New Brisbane Site Announced
Iconic global brand, Gold’s Gym is set to take over the site of Brisbane’s first big box gym in Yeerongpilly. The former World Gym premises opened in 2008 and underwent a sudden debranding in mid 2023. The announcement by Gold’s Gym to seize the site is the latest move in their plans to become a
5 Years On: Air Locker’s Roman Brady Shares Lessons Learned
From opening his first studio with no pre-selling of memberships, no CRM, and a turnout of just 24 people on opening day, Air Locker Training’s founder, Roman Brady has been on an intense learning curve, complete with its ups and downs, over the past four years. The altitude training brand has soared in popularity despite
Body Fit Training: What to Expect at BFT
As part of getting around to connect with as many fitness professionals as possible this year, the team at What’s New in Fitness are also road-testing some of the fitness offerings that are on offer. If you, or someone you know is stuck in an exercise routine that’s about as exciting as a plain cheese
KX Pilates Aaron Smith Talks Business, Family, and the Future
Tony Zonato had the pleasure of pinning the founder of KX Pilates Aaron Smith down for a candid conversation about how he balances business, family, and his vision for the future. Check out the video below to see the interview in full, or you can scroll down to read the full transcript. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yV8qSsyefE You recently
Introducing Gamification in Workouts: The Secret to Motivation and Results
Thanks to Prue Harvey, Education Coordinator at BFT, for this article. The concept of gamification is nothing new in fitness – think Apple watches, heart rate monitors, etc – but how it’s executed can change the game for your product or business. The use of gamification in workouts has been showing increasing popularity, from virtual
Boutique Fitness Studios Bringing the US’s Hottest Fitness Brands to Australia
Brendan James and Matt Gordin are brothers-in-law and close friends, who have secured the master franchising rights to Rumble Boxing in Australia under their brand, Boutique Fitness Studios. The duo also have exclusive rights to Club Pilates, CycleBar, and StretchLab, all of which are extremely popular US brands that fall under the Xponential Fitness banner.
KX Pilates Announce $20,000 Travel Grant for Aussie Entrepreneurs
Reflecting on his own experience of travel that led to the creation of one of Australia’s leading fitness franchises, KX Pilates founder Aaron Smith has partnered with KX Pilates to offer an Entrepreneur Travel Grant of $20,000. The grant coincides with the launch of Aaron’s new book, Define Yourself, which looks at his own journey
Fitstop Rapidly Expands their Functional Fitness Footprint
With Aussies all across the country embracing the freedom of returning to the gym, the demand for functional fitness has soared, and Fitstop, a rapidly growing fitness brand, is reaping the benefits. Fitstop is looking to become the next big thing in the group training and functional fitness arena. Their ambitious goal is to establish
HYROX Australia: The Fitness Race for Everybody
Get ready, Australia! HYROX, referred to as the World Series of Fitness Racing, is hitting our shores with two events on the cards so far. The first race will be held in Sydney on August 12th, followed by Melbourne on August 26th. What is HYROX? HYROX launched in Germany back in 2017 and is now