{"id":10576,"date":"2021-08-31T10:10:43","date_gmt":"2021-08-31T09:10:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/?p=10576"},"modified":"2022-01-27T11:04:28","modified_gmt":"2022-01-27T11:04:28","slug":"how-to-choose-a-fitness-franchise-thats-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/how-to-choose-a-fitness-franchise-thats-right-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Choose a Fitness Franchise That&#8217;s Right For You"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #101010;color:#101010\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #101010;color:#101010\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/how-to-choose-a-fitness-franchise-thats-right-for-you\/#which-fitness-franchise-should-i-choose\" >Which Fitness Franchise Should I Choose?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/how-to-choose-a-fitness-franchise-thats-right-for-you\/#the-benefits-of-franchising\" >The benefits of franchising<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/how-to-choose-a-fitness-franchise-thats-right-for-you\/#choosing-your-fitness-franchise\" >Choosing your fitness franchise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/how-to-choose-a-fitness-franchise-thats-right-for-you\/#so-which-to-choose\" >So, which to choose?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the number of fitness customers increases, so too does the number of fitness fans looking to turn their passion into an exciting new career and in this article, we discuss how to choose a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/industries\/fitness-franchises\/\">fitness franchise<\/a> that&#8217;s right for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nowadays, more and more of us are focusing on our physical and mental wellbeing in order to counteract the stress and strain of our busy lives.\u00a0 As a result, an increasing number of people in the UK are heading to gyms and leisure centres and joining exercise classes to improve their health and fitness.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"which-fitness-franchise-should-i-choose\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which Fitness Franchise Should I Choose?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The great news for budding fitness professionals is that there are lots of options available these days, including personal training, gyms, and classes.\u00a0 An incredibly popular option among these professionals is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/industries\/fitness-franchises\/\">fitness franchise<\/a> &#8211; an affordable and widely available option that often requires no special skills or experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Franchising is big business in the UK and allows individuals to start their own business by buying into a larger, established brand and opening their own branch or service outlet. For example, an individual may buy an Anytime Fitness franchise.\u00a0 The individual pays an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/franchise-royalty-fees\/\">initial fee<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anytimefitness.co.uk\/own-a-gym\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anytime Fitness<\/a> to gain permission to open their own branch &#8211; and will then pay the company a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/franchise-royalty-fees\/\">percentage of their earnings<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-benefits-of-franchising\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits of franchising<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are lots of benefits to buying a franchise business, and here\u2019s just a few of them:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>The price is right<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opening a brand new business can be incredibly expensive &#8211; particularly one which requires physical premises and equipment.\u00a0 While there are fees involved when opening a franchise business, these are generally considerably lower than the costs of starting a business from scratch.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Finding the funding<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you head to the bank with a business plan for a new, independent business, there\u2019s a good chance that you\u2019ll be shown the door rather than the money.\u00a0 In contrast, banks will usually be receptive to handing out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/how-to-start-a-franchise-with-no-money\/\">business loans<\/a> for franchises as these are considered a much safer bet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Running down risk<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re never, of course, guaranteed success with any kind of business; however, franchises carry considerably less risk than brand new businesses as you\u2019re buying into a company that is already established and has a proven success rate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Support system<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting a business from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/franchise-investments-why-you-should-consider-them\/\">ground up<\/a> can be a pretty lonely affair, and, in many cases, you\u2019ll come up against a number of stumbling blocks that will leave you feeling disillusioned.\u00a0 When hooking up to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/what-is-a-franchise-business\/\">franchise business<\/a>, you\u2019re also tapping into a great support network with help and advice from those who have been there, done that and bought the T-shirt.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Supplier solutions<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When starting a new business, you\u2019ll find yourself spending a huge amount of time and effort on sourcing suppliers and negotiating prices &#8211; not so with a franchise business.\u00a0 Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/the-difference-between-a-franchisor-and-franchisee\/\">franchisor<\/a> will already have supplier relationships in place so, not only will you save precious time but, you\u2019ll also enjoy better prices due to the franchisor\u2019s bulk buying discounts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10581 size-large\" title=\"choosing the right fitness franchise\" src=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/choosing-the-right-fitness-franchise-1024x654.jpg\" alt=\"choosing the right fitness franchise\" width=\"696\" height=\"445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/choosing-the-right-fitness-franchise-1024x654.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/choosing-the-right-fitness-franchise-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/choosing-the-right-fitness-franchise-768x491.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/choosing-the-right-fitness-franchise-1536x981.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/choosing-the-right-fitness-franchise-2048x1308.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/choosing-the-right-fitness-franchise-150x96.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/choosing-the-right-fitness-franchise-600x383.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/choosing-the-right-fitness-franchise-696x445.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/choosing-the-right-fitness-franchise-1392x889.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/choosing-the-right-fitness-franchise-1068x682.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/choosing-the-right-fitness-franchise-1920x1226.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/choosing-the-right-fitness-franchise-658x420.jpg 658w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/choosing-the-right-fitness-franchise-1315x840.jpg 1315w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"choosing-your-fitness-franchise\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing your fitness franchise<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it sounds like a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/industries\/fitness-franchises\/\">fitness franchise<\/a> is for you, there\u2019s a couple of things to think about before you get started.\u00a0 To begin with, there are a fair few different kinds of fitness franchise businesses to choose from and, some of these are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Outdoor Fitness Franchise<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the warmer months (and even some of the colder ones), many people like to get out into the fresh air for their workouts and, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/industries\/outdoor-fitness-franchises\/\">outdoor fitness franchises<\/a>\u00a0are becoming increasingly popular.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this kind of business, you\u2019ll be conducting outdoor workouts and classes in a park, on a beach or in a private outdoor space.\u00a0 While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/the-benefits-of-an-outdoor-fitness-business\/\">this can be great<\/a>, be aware that you may end up with customers cancelling if the weather doesn\u2019t play ball.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The best outdoor fitness franchises in the UK<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/sportscool\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SportsCool<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/rise\/\">Rise<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/gymguyz\/\">GYMGUYZ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Gym Franchise<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around 4.2 million UK residents hold a gym membership at an average cost of around \u00a340 per month.\u00a0 Starting your own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/industries\/gym-franchises\/\">gym franchise<\/a> business means that you\u2019ll be running the show in your own gym and be responsible for every aspect of the gym\u2019s operation.\u00a0 This kind of business can be a great money-spinner but will usually involve higher fees and start-up costs, including premises.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The best gym franchises in the UK<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfitness.com\/uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snap Fitness<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/club-300\/\">Club 300<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anytimefitness.co.uk\/own-a-gym\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anytime Fitness<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/fit20\/\">Fit20<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Personal Trainer Franchise<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you\u2019ve probably guessed, this one is all about offering personal training services to clients as part of a larger company.\u00a0 Personal trainers will work with clients on a one to one basis in their home, in a gym or within an outdoor space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The best personal training franchises in the UK<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/love-fitness\/\">Love Fitness<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/pt-workspace\/\">PT Workspace<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/club-300\/\">Club 300<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Children\u2019s Fitness Franchise<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be tough to drag children away from their screens and outdoors to get some exercise in the modern world.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/industries\/childrens-fitness-franchise\/\">Children\u2019s fitness franchise<\/a> businesses cover a wide range of sports and exercise activities, including swimming, yoga and gymnastics.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this kind of business, you\u2019ll generally need some experience, along with certification for working with children.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The best children\u2019s fitness franchises in the UK<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/sportscool\/\">SportsCool<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/active-sports-group\/\">Active Sports Group<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/rugbytots\/\">Rugbytots<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Sports Therapy Franchise<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports therapists are always in demand and, this role involves offering massage and physical therapies to clients before and after sports and, also, following injury.\u00a0 This kind of franchise business can be extremely lucrative, although some franchisors will expect you to have experience and qualifications.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Specialist Class Franchise<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As increasingly people begin to focus on wellbeing and self-care, franchises for specialist classes such as yoga and pilates are becoming more and more popular.\u00a0 Although some experience in the field will help, most franchisors will offer training and support to their franchisees.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Running \/ Walking Franchise<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve known about the <a href=\"https:\/\/dor2dor.co.uk\/get-paid-to-keep-fit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">benefits of walking and running<\/a> for some time and, while people can do these things for free, many prefer the structure of being part of a group.\u00a0 With this kind of franchise business, you\u2019ll be leading a group of clients on interesting and motivational walks in your local area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"so-which-to-choose\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, which to choose?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make this important decision, start by listing your strengths, experience and skills, as well as the things that you enjoy.\u00a0 Getting a new business off the ground takes hard work and long hours &#8211; and this is much easier when you\u2019re doing something that you enjoy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve chosen your niche, it\u2019s time to start shopping around.\u00a0 Franchise businesses differ greatly in terms of cost, benefits and support so, always make sure that you read the fine print so that you know what you\u2019re getting into.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before making the final decision, try to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/how-to-determine-if-a-franchise-opportunity-is-good-or-bad\/\">talk to some of the company\u2019s existing franchisees<\/a> who will be able to paint a picture for you regarding what it\u2019s like to run a franchise for that company.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buying a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/industries\/fitness-franchises\/\">fitness franchise<\/a> can provide you with a lucrative, fun and future-proof career that benefits both you and your customers.\u00a0 Always make sure that you read all of the terms and conditions &#8211; and get a solicitor to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/how-easy-is-it-to-buy-and-run-a-franchise\/\">check out the contract<\/a> for you, to make sure that you know exactly what you\u2019re getting yourself into.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the number of fitness customers increases, so too does the number of fitness fans looking to turn their passion into an exciting new career and in this article, we discuss how to choose a fitness franchise that&#8217;s right for you. 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