WNiF Magazine - Winter 2017 Edition | Page 27

Even with that growth, numbers continue to increase, albeit the last 8-10 months has seen a slow down from the rapid growth experienced throughout 2015 and 2016. A squeeze on territories and catchments will for sure be a contributing factor in locating and securing the right premises with the right demographics. Those looking to take their career path in the fitness franchise direction have a pool of up to 30 franchises to chose from in Australia (full list on the WNiF – Fitness Franchising directory). These range from full service and 24-hour gyms to smaller group fitness, personal training studios and boutiques – all with something different to entice their newest franchisee. For more on helping you choose the right fitness franchise click here. The Australian fitness industry is part of a larger global fitness community and not alone at successfully introducing regular exercise into tens of thousands of new members lives ever month. For that reason, let’s have a look at some fitness franchises you have most likely never heard of (this is just a fraction of them), from the US, UK and Europe. *currencies have been converted to Australian dollars. TITLE Boxing Club Koko FitClub Product/service: Boxing fitness clubs Product/service: Personal coaching gym Franchises in the U.S.: 130 Net worth requirement: AU$403,000  Royalty: AU$550/month Franchise fee: AU$40,000 Franchises in the U.S.: 200 Net worth requirement: AU$267,000 Royalty: 7% of memberships sold Franchise fee: AU$47,000 (AU$39,000 if 3 or more are bought) The TITLE Boxing Club franchise, headquartered in Kansas City, brings a popular inner-city phenomenon, the boxing club, to the suburbs, smaller cities, and towns. The calorie-burning self-defence course appeals to a largely young, female clientele. TITLE Boxing Club provides a one-week training program for its franchisees and offers daily webinars and annual conferences. TITLE Boxing Club is number 363 in the Franchise 500 List (2017). The Rockland, Massachusetts based company with gyms in 29 states automates personal training for its customers. Clients take a survey that takes into account their lifestyle and goals to create a personalised fitness regimen. Each time they come to a KoKo club, they insert a key into a “smart trainer,” generating the day’s 30-minute customised workout with personalised instructions. KoKo’s technology focuses primarily on helping clients manage weight and maintain muscle. www.kokofitclub.com www.titleboxingclub.com PROGRESSIVE CALISTHENICS CERTIFICATION (PCC) WILL TAKE YOUR SERIOUS TRAINING TO SERIOUS NEW LEVELS. Master the key calisthenics movements of the push up, the pull up, the flag, muscle ups, handstands, pistols and more. If you, your clients and/or your members are looking for the toughest, most brutally productive training techniques, then you’ll want to be front and centre at the Progressive Calisthenics Certification this November. Perth and Sydney workshops: November 2017 For full workshop details, including payment plan options, visit fitnessnetwork.com.au/pcc or call us on 1300 493 832 WHAT’S NEW IN FITNESS - WINTER 2017 POWERED BY 27