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.
Six Steps to Owning Your New Gym
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
LOCAL MARKETING & ADVERTISING
As a franchisee, you’ll receive customizable national marketing content and corporate assistance with local advertising.
CERTIFIED & EXPERIENCED TRAINERS
Our trainers have advanced, science-based certifications to maximize your members’ exercise routines safely and effectively.
STRONG SUPPORT TEAM
Gain experienced franchise coaches and in-depth training programs to keep your gym in action and moving forward.
WORLD-CLASS EQUIPMENT BRANDS
Diverse, top-of-the-line equipment helps keep clients’ workouts fresh and your gym full year after year.
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.
World Gym is a globally recognized fitness brand, offering top-tier equipment, training programs, and a supportive community to help members achieve their fitness goals.
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Telephone: 833-820-5823
Headquarters:
1901 Ave of the Stars
Suite 1100
Los Angeles, CA 90067
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