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Top Fitness Franchises for Women
More and more women are discovering that fitness franchises are a perfect match for their business interests.
Within the last ten years, the $14.8 billion fitness industry has doubled in size. Women compose a large portion of nationwide gym memberships: 48 percent of health club members are male, while 52 percent are female. In addition to seeking out gyms for fitness training, many women are finding that gyms can be good investment opportunities as well. One reason that female franchisees are drawn to the fitness industry could be the large number of social opportunities it affords. From personalized yoga classes to one-on-one weight training, gym members and fitness center staff are constantly interacting with each other.
Fit for Franchising: Gold's Gym
As the business world evolves, businesswomen everywhere are seeking out growing franchises that serve diverse clienteles. One such franchise is Gold's Gym, which has expanded to 600 locations worldwide. Gold's Gym has developed from a specialized male-oriented gym into a full-fledged fitness and recreation center that offers activities for everyone, from swimming and Pilates to basketball and yoga. Many Gold's Gyms have juice bars where thirsty members can refresh themselves after a long workout. Gold's Gym offers complete training and support for all franchisees through three distinct programs: Gold's Gym University, Gold's Gym Management Institute, and Gold's Gym Body Success Institute.
A Woman's Place at Curves
The success of Curves is nothing short of phenomenal. Curves now boasts 10,000 locations in over 44 countries, making it the tenth largest of all franchise companies worldwide. The Guinness Book of World Records lists Curves as the world's largest fitness franchise. Curves' achievements are likely due to its women-friendly environment, unique 30-minute workout plan, and excellent training for franchisees. When a franchise is purchased, Curves will send an expert to personally teach the franchisee to sell memberships and educate customers about the Curves Workout System. In addition, regular support conferences are held, where franchisees can receive free instructional materials and marketing advice from experts.
Cha-Cha-Cha-Ching!: Fred Astaire Dance Studios
Fred Astaire Dance Studios was co-founded by the master dancer himself in 1947. Since then, the company has grown into a successful business--and an attractive franchising opportunity. Part of Fred Astaire Dance Studios' appeal is the markedly unique programs available, such as wedding dance classes for future brides and grooms and innovative online dance courses. The company provides franchisees with educational seminars, financial computer programs, video training, and marketing tools.
Women's multi-tasking skills and social talents make them ideal candidates for franchisees, especially in the highly service-oriented fitness industry. So many fitness center franchising opportunities are now available in such a diverse range of fitness areas that every woman should be able to find a fitness franchise concept about which she can feel passionate.
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