Jacob Morin
Austin, TX (USA)
Role(s):
Founder/Owner/Principal
G&M Fitness, Inc
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Location:
Austin
Industry:
Retail/Clothing
Year Founded:
2002
Number Employees:
1-10 people
Description:
I am looking for funding for a franchise company named Anytime Fitness. The founders understood that fitness consumers were looking for convenience and affordability. Yet, they were not willing to accept substandard equipment or lackluster environments. This knowledge led to the development of a 24-hour, co-ed fitness franchise. At Anytime Fitness, members can exercise even when the club is not staffed. Plus, Anytime Fitness offers the exclusive benefit of Anywhere Club Access, which allows members to use all Anytime Fitness clubs nationwide with one standard membership. Many clubs also offer 24-hour tanning and certified personal training as conveniences for their members.
Where Anytime Fitness really stands out from the crowd is in their use of proprietary access software, security, and surveillance technology. The integration of these systems allows owners to operate safe and secure clubs with greatly reduced staffing needs. The exclusive Anytime Fitness access system allows a club to be open on a 24-hour basis. Our system, which includes remote monitoring of a closed circuit television system and personal safety devices, allows members to feel safe and secure, even when a club is not staffed. In addition, our member check-in software is fully integrated with the onsite security systems.
Since our founding in 2002, Anytime Fitness has maintained robust growth rates. As the world's largest, and fastest growing, 24-hour, co-ed fitness franchise, we continue to break records and receive industry accolades.
How does a six-year old company catapult to the front of its class? For Anytime Fitness, it's about the basics. We offer a proven business model to passionate entrepreneurs. Then, we offer unwavering franchisee support during all phases of club development and ongoing operations. Plus, we continually evaluate the tools and information we provide our franchisees. When a new idea or better option comes along, we implement those tools on a franchise-wide basis.
The market for Anytime Fitness continues to expand, for both prospective franchisees and potential club members. Currently, we have more than 1,700 territories sold and a membership base of 400,000 and growing! With more than 53% of existing franchisees owning more than one club, the growth of the franchise will be enhanced by those who genuinely know the Anytime Fitness business model and its brand. In addition, we are actively selling franchise locations in Canada, and expansion in Australia is forthcoming.
The typical Anytime Fitness franchisee has a passion for fitness and an entrepreneurial spirit. Ranked as one of the top low investment franchise options, club owners tend to experience a return on their investment at a faster pace than other businesses. Typical club size is 4,000 square feet, making them particularly suited to strip centers.