Team Training, Life Changing

Tuesday, June 04

Why an F45 franchise is the right fit for you

Being a franchisee is appealing because it offers the best of both worlds—a chance to grow your own business as an entrepreneur and the security of being able to tap into the F45 franchise model.

Thursday, May 30

Where Franchising and Fitness Meet

 Being an F45 Training franchisee can be both fun and challenging, just like most worthwhile things in life. In this article, we take a look at something most of us love and do really well—getting a good workout—to see how it relates to the world of franchising. There are all sorts of parallels when it comes to planning, sticking to the workout, and making the most of the time you spend pushing through it.

Tuesday, May 28

F45 Updates: Innovation and New Workouts

 F45 Training’s regimen is not just designed to get members working as part of a team and loving every sweaty second—each workout has been specifically designed to have an impact on every aspect of daily life. Whether you’re training for a specific sport, looking to burn fat or gain quality muscle, or just need to have more energy to keep up with your kids, F45 Training has you covered. 

Thursday, May 23

Franchise Growth and Expansion

F45 Training is the world’s fastest-growing fitness network for many reasons, including cutting-edge programming, expert coaching, the latest technology and incredible people. All of these things come together to deliver an experience that doesn’t just produce results, but has members looking forward to every workout and wanting to tell everyone they know how amazing it all is.

Tuesday, May 21

Franchisee Spotlight

The happiness and success of F45 Training franchisees are crucial to the strength and prosperity of the F45 brand. F45’s clear vision makes it easy to communicate franchise goals and company information in a positive manner—this takes pressure off the franchisees by ensuring that each franchisee receives the same set of instructions, goals and requirements. Franchisee feedback is extremely valuable to F45 HQ, as it often leads to improvements in both the franchise network and the greater F45 brand. The feedback we receive is overwhelmingly positive and leads to a collaborative, trusting relationship between F45 and our franchisees.  

Thursday, May 16

How Millennials Contribute to Franchise Success

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Millennials—they are the generation on everyone’s lips. You might know a Millennial, have one in your family, share an office with one, or you might even be one. 

Millennials haven’t always been given a fair rap—other generations have referred to them as self-involved, lazy and self-entitled. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Millennials are perfectly suited to the world of franchising, which is why the F45 Training franchise system provides a platform that almost seems tailor-made to their strengths and unique abilities. 

Tuesday, May 14

The F45 Community: Track, Playoffs and More

 F45 Training is all about community, both in and out of the studio. We realize that our fitness community extends far beyond the four walls of each studio, and this gives us a major competitive advantage when compared to other group fitness franchises. F45 hosts several outdoor events, such as F45 Playoffs and F45 Track, in order to engage members and franchisees in new and exciting ways.

Thursday, May 09

Why Athletes Make Great F45 Franchisees

F45 Training franchisees are entrepreneurial and committed to learning both the business aspects of an F45 franchise as well as the health and fitness side. The most successful franchisees are driven by their passion to change the lives of their members through fitness and are extremely invested in their members’ progress. While our franchisees identify with different groups—such as corporate refugees, personal trainers, entrepreneurs, and athletes—athletes are overwhelmingly drawn to F45 for its mission and values. 

Tuesday, May 07

The State of Group Fitness: 2019 and Beyond

 The fitness industry is one of the best industries in which to invest, and this will likely remain the case for years to come. This isn’t just because new fitness franchises are popping up all over the globe, but instead because the industry dynamic is being fueled by many important and unexpected factors. According to a Forbes article, franchisee appetites for health & wellness have “opened the floodgates to a plethora of innovation, segmentation and excitement in fitness franchise offerings.” Below are some of the top takeaways:

Monday, May 06

Franchisee Spotlight: Vancouver Chinatown

 We recently sat down with our F45 Vancouver Chinatown and F45 Kits Point franchisees, Cortney Lessard and Simon Brooks, to hear about their franchisee experiences thus far.

Thursday, May 02

Tech and fitness franchises

 Technology has become an important part of every aspect of our lives, and it’s made an equally big impact on the fitness industry. New technology and access to data helps fitness franchises run more efficiently and offer their customers more value.

Tuesday, April 30

Word of Mouth Marketing for Franchisees

Even in today’s digital world, good old-fashioned word of mouth remains an extremely efficient tool to get your business growing. And yes, we do mean an actual conversation – apparently only about 7% of word of mouth happens on social media* and even then, different platforms come and go (does anyone still have a MySpace account?). In fact, a recent McKinsey report showed that word of mouth is the main decider behind 20 to 50 percent of all purchasing decisions, and it is most powerful when someone is buying a product for the first time.

Thursday, April 25

How to Make Your Franchise Fit for Social Media

When it comes to building your F45 Training studio awareness, the most successful and organic way to do it is through referrals from happy members. With the rise of content marketing and social media, you have access to new tools at your fingertips that will help you supercharge your business. Here are a few pointers for social success…

Tuesday, April 23

What Makes the F45 Franchise Model So Successful

The F45 Training franchise model is extremely scalable, mainly due to its original, innovative concept. All franchises and business activities are framed around this concept, while also allowing for creativity and uniqueness across locations and member bases. According to a Forbes article, these are some of the top qualities of successful franchises:

Thursday, April 18

Franchise Do's and Don'ts

It seems like life happens faster and faster these days, and the same is true for the world of fitness and franchising. It’s an exciting time for businesses, with new technology making it easier for franchisors and franchisees to share knowledge and resources, opening doors and opportunities that didn’t exist before.

Tuesday, April 16

Why Our Franchisees Love the F45 Family

The success of a franchise depends largely on the happiness of its franchisees. Even if a franchise has a great brand, system, and support team, it will not be successful without motivated and dedicated franchisees. Staying close to franchisees is a big part of both the culture and strategic health of the overall company, and is one of F45 Training’s top priorities.

Thursday, April 11

Culture That Crushes It

 Group fitness culture isn’t just about the style and appearance of the studio. It’s about the core beliefs of the brand and the way in which trainers and staff embody and demonstrate these beliefs and values. It’s about the branded gear employees wear, the music played during sessions and the motivation amongst members. Any successful fitness studio with a large, dedicated member base has a distinctive culture, but F45 is truly one of the only fitness franchises with a culture that puts members first.

Tuesday, April 09

Overcoming Franchise Challenges

 Just like any business, running a franchise comes with its own challenges and obstacles. Some of these are true for most franchises, but you’ll find some unique to both your specific franchise and the F45 business. In this article, we’ll take a look at the opportunities that these challenges offer and how best to realize them as your business grows.

Tuesday, April 02

How to Connect With a Fitness Business Mentor

 If you’re considering starting a business in the fitness and wellness industry, one of the things that can benefit you the most is a mentor in the industry. The right mentor can help you build a solid foundation as you get your fitness and wellness business off the ground. If you take the appropriate steps, you can easily connect with the right mentor to help turn your fitness or wellness business into a success.

Thursday, March 28

Franchise businesses added 33K jobs in January 2019

 F45 will establish over three hundred fitness studios in the US this year and expand in cities across 34 states, including New York City, Hollywood, Seattle, and Las Vegas. Like other well-known franchises, F45 continues to spread its presence to new territories in the US, benefitting both local entrepreneurs seeking new business ventures and those looking for an effective method to get in shape.

Tuesday, March 26

Is F45 Expensive or Underpriced?

Costs are often the first and biggest question that potential members have when looking for a new gym. This isn’t a surprise to F45--we understand that today’s high cost of living causes many to consider the price of services seriously. We often get questions about pricing, many of them aimed at understanding whether F45 is expensive or not.

Thursday, March 21

F45’s Real Estate Advantage

Tuesday, March 19

Is owning an F45 franchise for you?

Friday, March 15

How to use Mango Maps to find your location

Tuesday, March 12

How HIIT can provide longevity and boost your performance

Living an active lifestyle outdoors? Here’s how HIIT can provide longevity and boost your performance.

Thursday, March 07

The benefits of investing in the health and fitness industry

If you’re not convinced that putting your money into the health and fitness industry is a good investment, take a look at the global health and fitness industry statistics. According to the latest International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) report released in May 2018, the global health club industry revenue totaled $87.2 billion in 2017, with over 201,000 clubs serving a total of 174 million members. The health club industry continues to grow, thus expanding its global reach and impact.

Tuesday, March 05

Worldwide Survey of Fitness 2019: Industry forecast

Where is the fitness industry headed in 2019? The 13th edition of the Worldwide Survey of Fitness, conducted by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), highlights 20 of the most relevant fitness trends in the commercial, clinical, community and corporate sectors in 2019.

Thursday, February 28

The best time to buy a fitness franchise

Timing must be right if you are planning to buy a franchise or start a new business. If you’re in the market to purchase a fitness franchise, there are a few considerations to make in order to determine the right time to buy. 

Tuesday, February 26

The Global Appeal of Circuit Training

Thursday, February 21

Top 5 Benefits of HIIT Training

Tuesday, February 19

IS the Fitness Industry The Right Career Move?

If you're considering owning a fitness franchise and making a permanent career move into the industry, there are a few points to consider to check if it’s the right career move for you. You might feel ready and be in the market for a big career change, say from finance to fitness, but are you up for what the industry requires from you?

Thursday, February 14

The appeal of functional training

A person’s decision to join a gym is influenced by a variety of personal goals, whether it be losing weight, building an impressive physique, or meeting like-minded people. What many people may not realize, however, is that exercise doesn’t just make you look and feel great--it prepares you for life. Because you have a strong body, you are able to lift a heavy package from your doorway or climb five flights of stairs in a row without breaking a sweat.

Tuesday, February 12

F45 Announces Challenge Meals

Since 2012, F45 Training has been on a mission to create a community-based workout that features the most dynamic and effective training styles to date. With that goal in mind, F45 is constantly seeking out new technology, workouts and programs that allow for the success of not only individuals looking to achieve their health and weight loss goals, but also F45 franchise owners.

Tuesday, February 12

F45 Ranked in 2019 Franchise 500

We’re happy to announce our ranking in Entrepreneur’s 40th Annual Franchise 500! Placement in this list is a highly desirable honor in the franchise industry--Entrepreneur received more than 1,000 applications this year, making it the most competitive ranking to date.

Tuesday, February 12

Prepare Yourself for Buying a Franchise

Transitioning from employee to employer can be challenging. There’s a mindset shift that needs to occur, and it takes a certain amount of preparation to get yourself ready to be a business owner. While it may seem that taking on a franchise is an easier transition than starting a brand new business from scratch, there is a considerable amount to consider before going ahead.

Friday, February 08

From Finance to F45 Owner - Franchisee Spotlight | Jeff Harnois

When Jeff Harnois made the decision last May to leave his longtime banking career in order to launch his own business, it was, as he says, “nothing short of terrifying.”

Along with his business partner and longtime friend Doug Crawford, Harnois took a leap of faith (with plenty of planning to back it up) and launched WYLI Venture Partners Inc., an entity that Harnois envisions as eventually being an umbrella company for around a dozen small businesses  including multiple F45 Training studios in Northern Virginia.

Thursday, February 07

Investing in the right staff for your gym

As with all other businesses, the people you employ can make or break your business. The success of your gym will be determined by the level of service your clients receive, so your staff selection is extremely important.

Tuesday, February 05

Finding the best location for a gym

Finding the best location for a gym

Thursday, January 31

Basics of Buying a Gym Franchise

Tuesday, January 29

Top 7 Reasons You Should Invest in a fitness franchise

When you have to choose between starting your own business or going the route of investing in a fitness franchise, starting your own business may seem more appealing, however, investing in a fitness franchise is likely to be the more profitable option. Here are 7 reasons why entrepreneurs who opt to put their money into a fitness franchise rather than venturing into their own business.

Thursday, January 24

An Introduction to F45 Technology

Since its inception, the F45 Training franchise model has resulted in over 1,300 studios sold across the world today. Apart from the fact that F45 offers a really good, full-body workout, there’s been one big factor that has supported this expansion, and that’s the role technology has played.

Tuesday, January 22

F45 Franchisee Spotlight | Jane Roche

 Meet Jane Roche, owner of F45 Training Brighton Central. Find out why buying an F45 studio was one of the best investments she has ever made.

Tuesday, January 15

How gym owners can turn New Year’s resolutions into new members

The post-holiday season dust has begun to settle. As you prepare for the next twelve months, take the time to reflect on what your members are doing right now. Most people want to have the best possible start to the New Year, and with 2019 still in its infancy, many are taking action to improve their lives for the better. Fitness studios can take advantage of those making New Year’s resolutions and draw them in as new members who are ready to make a commitment to their personal goals.

Thursday, January 10

F45 Owner Spotlight | Miguel Zurita

Meet Miguel Zurita, owner of F45 North Weston. Discover why he finds owning an F45 studio truly rewarding.

Tuesday, January 08

Fitness industry making a healthy lifestyle more accessible

For generations the fitness industry has been seen by many as an exclusive club; a lifestyle reserved for those who have the spare time, the extra cash flow and are extroverted enough to not worry about what they look like jumping onto a piece of equipment they’ve never tried before. It can be a daunting task stepping into a gym for the first time, and for many, this is the case.

Friday, January 04

What F45 looks for in franchise owners

Do you have what it takes to be a great F45 training studio owner? When being evaluated for franchise ownership, there are certain traits we look for in the ideal candidate.