Our Global Support Network
How We Support Our Fitness Franchise Owners
Like a trainer supports a member on their fitness journey, the World Gym® franchise development team stands side-by-side with gym franchise owners throughout the ownership process. Our team of fitness industry professionals helps you from inquiry through years of successful ownership, providing the guidance, operational and marketing support, and troubleshooting you need to remain competitive and thrive.
1. Business & Operational Support
Powerful tools are key to a successful experience with our gym franchise. That’s why World Gym offers franchise owners unrivaled business and operational support, including:
- A comprehensive set of available marketing tools and services to drive membership sales
- Access to our state-of-the-art website and other traditional lead-generation resources
- Access to our social media platforms
- Ongoing training and education for you and your staff, including fitness and business programming to ensure you are the fitness authority in your market.
- Our online member enrollment system, which makes it easier to get new members through your doors
- Access to our Preferred Vendor Program, which provides special pricing, terms, and other benefits
- For most gyms, we off an exclusive recruiting territory in the area around your gym
- Our Global Support Network, which provides the opportunity to learn from fellow franchise owners throughout the world
- An invitation to our annual World Gym International Convention, which features networking opportunities, activities, and seminars
- Real estate services, including help selecting the right location and negotiating the lease
- Buildout and branding services to help create the best World Gym possible for your area
2. Peer-to-Peer Support
All of our franchise owners are part of the large, supportive World Gym family. As a World Gym franchise owner, you’ll be able to connect with and learn from other owners in several different ways, including:
- On Facebook, in our private owner’s forum
- At our annual World Gym International Convention
- During live, virtual, and peer-to-peer training
We’re dedicated to helping our owners achieve their goals through unparalleled support and attention. Learn how you can get started by reaching out to our franchise development team!
3. Creative Services
World Gym franchise owners have access to our experienced corporate creative department, which delivers free services, including:
- Before and after renderings and other facility branding recommendations
- Mailers, posters, social media graphics, and brochures from our talented design and content team
- Assistance with your custom World Gym website
World Gym has broken down the path to ownership into six steps, see how easy the process to franchising is!
4. Branding, Marketing & Advertising Support
The World Gym team will provide high-end creative materials to help you promote your gym. Our multifaceted, multimedia approach also includes:
- Multiple new advertising campaigns throughout the year
- Digital marketing support services, including search engine optimization (SEO), paid advertising campaigns, and more
- Social media content that will keep your audience informed and engaged
- Local TV commercials (for a one-time fee)
- Our World Gym "Ambassador" program, spotlighting inspirational stories about World Gym members
- An ever-growing library of customizable marketing materials
World Gym is open to franchise world-wide, learn more about our open markets today!
Hear from Current Owners
Our gym franchise owners are creating their own legacies with World Gym. Learn about their experiences to get a better understanding of what you can expect as a franchisee.
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“World Gym embraces it roots in Muscle Beach while continuing to innovate. World Gym believes in seriously fun fitness, getting results for its members and supporting its franchisees in all aspects from staffing to equipment selection...”
- Jon Davie -
“World Gym has stayed true to fitness in a way that other brands don't. The company is always very steady, clear on direction and has consistent growth.”
- Joe Talmadge -
“There is not a better feeling in the world, when you have a corporate team that works their tail off for you.”
- Michael Sanciprian