Welcome to world gym franchising

STEPS TO OWNERSHIP

YOUR PATH TO FITNESS FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP

Bringing a World Gym® franchise to your community allows you to help everyday athletes take on the sport of life. You can do something you love and are passionate about while working toward financial freedom at the same time.

World Gym strives to be the most suitable exercise franchise and is 100% focused on helping our owners thrive. If you’re ready to get started, we are ready to help. We’ve broken down our path to ownership into six steps. Here’s what you can expect from the early stages of the franchise process.

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Six Steps to Owning Your New Gym

1

Introductory Call & Pre-Qualification

You'll be contacted by a member of our team, and we will discuss your history, experience, and goals. We will also review our process, our financial requirements, and answer any questions you have about our gym franchise.

2

Webinar

Learn everything there is to know about becoming a World Gym Franchise Owner during our high touch, hour-long informational webinar. We will delve into the keys to World Gym's success, and its evolution over 47 years. You will get a comprehensive overview of today's fitness industry, and insights on World Gym's operational and marketing support, training, technology, and the multiple revenue streams available to our franchise owners. We will also shed light on the costs associated with developing your own World Gym franchise.

3

Review FDD

On this call, we’ll dive deeper into the franchise ownership experience and review our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Following the call, you’ll fill out our World Gym questionnaire.

4

Franchise Partner and Lender Calls

As a potential World Gym franchise owner, you'll have the chance to connect with existing franchisees and gain insights into their experiences. This will help you get a better idea of what to expect from owning a World Gym. Additionally, we encourage you to contact the lenders in our network to explore your options for funding your venture.

5

Meet the Team

As a potential World Gym franchise owner, you'll meet with key team members from Marketing, Operations, Training, and Project Management, as well as a member of the Leadership Team. They'll provide insights into how World Gym can support you as a franchise owner.

6

Sign Your World Gym Franchise Agreement

Congratulations! As a World Gym Franchise Partner, you're helping people improve their lives through fitness.

Open a NEW GYM OR
OR CONVERT an existing business

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Starting a New Business

If you’re looking to open a new business and bring the World Gym experience into your community, we will help you with every step of the process. Our support includes:

  • Financial start-up resources and budget forecasting
  • Territory analysis
  • Real estate representation
  • Facility layout and design support
  • Pre-construction and build-out guidance
  • Exclusive World Gym franchisee equipment discounts
  • Multiple online and in-person revenue streams
  • Marketing/PR, national advertising, and sales support
  • Leadership development and ongoing business coaching
  • Monthly workshops and seminars across all core areas of the business
  • Peer-to-peer networking and the annual World Gym convention
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Convert Your Current Business

If you’re a current gym owner, we can help you take your business to the next level by converting it to a World Gym franchise. When you join the World Gym family, you’ll have access to unrivaled resources and support. This includes marketing and advertising services to help get more members through your doors.

When converting a current gym to a World Gym, there may be upgrades to the equipment needed. To get a better idea of the number of upgrades World Gym may require, please contact us below.

Requirements

What to expect​

Let's get into numbers

Quite a few factors impact the cost of opening your World Gym®. Our team will be at your side every step of the way to help you fully understand the financial requirements so you can make informed decisions that work for you and your family.

NUMBERS

Though exact numbers will vary depending on the size and location of your World Gym, the financial requirements, as reported in our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), are as follows:

  • $400,000 Minimum Required Liquid Capital
  • $1,000,000 Minimum Required Net Worth
  • $1,139,500 – $3,715,000 Estimated Initial Investment Range
  • $262,500 – $412,500 Estimated Investment Range to convert an existing fitness facility to a World Gym

ALSO

We’ll connect you with financing partners to provide options for financing.

We are part of the VetFran program and offer 15% off the initial franchise fee for both new locations and conversions for qualified veterans.

To learn more about financing and our veteran discount, reach out to the World Gym franchise development team at 833-820-5823 or by clicking 

Learn More About Franchising

Our dedicated franchising team is committed to providing you with comprehensive insights and answers, ensuring you have all the information needed to make an informed decision. Whether it's understanding the financial investment, learning about the support and training we offer, or getting to know the World Gym culture, we're here to guide you through every aspect of the process.

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