Prior to opening his first MADabolic franchise, Corbin Jennings worked in the corporate world in areas of business that included forecasting, planning, merchandising and logistics. He often found himself working 10-to-12 hour days, buried in Excel spreadsheets. He knew there had to be a better way. He was determined to take control of his life and financial future. By Mike Grecky
It’s evident that Jabz is not just another boxing studio, and their focus is truly on motivating women in every area while helping build stronger, healthier bodies and minds. By Cindy Charette
Body-Positive Gym Rings in the New Year with Acquisition of Four Former Fitness 2000 Gyms; Unveils Complete Renovation
DALLAS — Blink Fitness (Blink), an inclusive, affordable gym that values Mood Above Muscle®, is expanding in Texas with four new spacious, state-of-the-art gyms offering monthly memberships starting at $10. Opening in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area for the first time, residents looking to forge forward with their new year fitness resolutions will be able to start building the positive vibes that are associated with exercise in four local neighborhoods beginning this month.
Blink Fitness has 100 locations nationwide and is rapidly growing. The secret to Blink’s growth is its approach to fitness for every body. Blink is a firm believer that exercise isn’t just about looking good; it’s also about how it makes you feel. In its commitment to putting Mood Above Muscle®, Blink Fitness gyms are brightly lit and feature colors that are scientifically proven to lift moods. Blink takes pride in its commitment to celebrating every unique body and its EveryBody Happy philosophy. Gym-goers are greeted and encouraged by specially trained employees called Mood Lifters®.
“Opening our first four gyms in DFW is just the beginning of our presence here in the market as well as our continued growth nationally,” said Todd Magazine, CEO of Blink Fitness. “A growing and diverse population brought us to DFW, where we will employ more than 100 people from the community. We are thrilled to be bringing our affordable, inclusive approach to health & wellness to communities throughout DFW.”
Blink’s gyms in DFW feature state-of-the-art equipment for every fitness level, including cardio machines, strength equipment, dumbbells and designated areas for stretching, HIIT, bodyweight training and more. Certified personal trainers are available for members looking for one-on-one fitness coaching, and every membership comes with a free personal training start-up session. Personal training sessions start as low as $30. And, a first for Blink, the DFW gyms will offer two new features, a kid’s club and group fitness. The kid’s club provides play-based learning activities for children ages 6 months to 12 years while gym-goers exercise. Group fitness will provide 22 instructor-led classes with variations of yoga, dance, interval training and cardio.
The gym recently launched its Blink Fitness mobile app that empowers members to workout anytime, anywhere by providing hundreds of on-demand workout videos, including HIIT, strength, yoga, stretching, Pilates, spinning and treadmill classes, as well as guided meditations. Plus, the app offers nutrition advice and recipes.
Stop by to tour the beautiful new Blink Fitness DFW locations:
For more information, visit www.blinkfitness.com. Connect with Blink Fitness on all social platforms at @BlinkFitness: Instagram / Facebook / Twitter. Memberships may also be purchased in gym, online or via the mobile app, available on Google Play and Apple App stores.
About Blink Fitness
Blink is challenging conventional fitness stereotypes through its revolutionary philosophy of Mood Above Muscle® by celebrating how exercise makes you feel versus how it makes you look. Blink is the first gym to showcase body diversity and engage people who have been disenfranchised by the clichéd advertising images that feature unrealistic and unattainable bodies. Blink Fitness—a premium and affordable fitness brand—celebrates the positive feelings exercise elicits, along with the physical benefits. Blink has 140 locations open or in development throughout New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, California, Illinois, Florida, Virginia, Massachusetts and Texas. Blink has been ranked on the Inc. 5000 list three times, was recognized as one of the top health clubs by Club Industry and selected as the best budget chain by Men’s Health.
Blink Fitness has franchise opportunities available nationwide with a focus on the following markets: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Phoenix, Raleigh, Las Vegas and Kansas City. For more information about Blink, visit blinkfitness.com. Franchising details are available on blinkfranchising.com.
New Franchisee Plans 3 Locations in Raleigh
ATLANTA — Total Row, Atlanta’s premier rowing-centric fitness boutique, announced today it has sold rights for three new locations to open in Raleigh, North Carolina to a single franchisee. The new rowing boutiques are slated to open starting Q1 2020. The Atlanta-based brand is also on the verge of opening several new locations in the Atlanta metro area.
Total Row, which launched its expansive franchise plan earlier this year, offers entrepreneurs a unique, scalable, and flexible business model designed with a fast profitability track. Total Row’s initial investment costs, franchise fees and royalties are significantly lower than similar fitness franchises with an initial threshold of entry of less than $100K. The company’s scalable business approach is structured to enable franchisees to launch, grow, and reach profitability thresholds in a shorter time frame.
“We are very excited and proud to have Total Row expand into Raleigh and couldn’t be happier with our new North Carolina franchisee,” said Elliott Smith, CEO, Total Row. “We have spent years researching, developing, and perfecting a successful business model built on a community-first approach. It is designed to easily overcome barriers-to-entry concerns and targets bottom line growth within a much shorter timeframe.”
Listed on the SBA Registry, Total Row’s franchising plan offers a reduced cost structure allowing entrepreneurs and prospective franchisees lower initial investment, and reduced ongoing financial operating costs, resulting in the ability to reach earlier positive cash flow.
“As a family-run business, we are there every step of the process to help new franchisees find the success we have experienced in our Atlanta location,” said Smith. “This includes implementing and teaching the rowing & fitness training programs, helping structure the back-of-the-house operations, site selecting, and professional marketing support. Total Row franchisees will have access to day-to-day operational support to ensure the success and integrity of all fitness and business practices.”
For more information about the Total Row franchising offer, please contact Vicktoria White Healy at 404.247.9328, email franchiseinfo@totalrowfitness.com, or visit www.totalrowfitness.com/franchise.
About Total Row Fitness
Total Row is the premier rowing-centric workout facility in the Southeastern United States. The flagship store in Atlanta’s trendy Buckhead area launched in 2016 when husband and wife duo, Elliott and Lauren Smith, began searching for a better way to exercise while avoiding continuous injuries experienced through traditional fitness training. Wanting to contribute to their community, and do something they both loved together, Total Row surfaced and has become the premier rowing-centric gym in the Southeast. Elliott and Lauren are committed to maintaining a welcoming and all-inclusive fitness community environment that is not overpriced, overcrowded, or overhyped.
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Boutique Cycling Brand will Help Warriors and Survivors Turn Lemons into “Pink Lemonade”
IRVINE, Calif. — CycleBar, the world’s first and largest indoor cycling franchise, announced today that it has partnered with Young Survival Coalition (YSC), the country’s oldest and largest young cancer non-profit, for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. The cycling brand is launching its “Pink Lemonade” CycleGives campaign to raise money for the breast cancer organization, which provides free resources and programs to support, educate and empower women diagnosed before their 41st birthday.
YSC – with its national reach and focus on community and mind/body health for young women affected by cancer – is the ideal complement to the CycleBar experience, which is more than just a ride in the studio. It’s a uplifting, heart-pumping party on a bike, surrounded by an empowering community of riders to motivate any fitness journey.
As part of the “Pink Lemonade” campaign, CycleBar will host numerous charity classes, or CycleGives rides, in support of YSC at various locations around the nation, including studios in Los Angeles, San Diego, Denver, Dallas, Pensacola, and Wellington. CycleBar is no stranger to charitable giving as its CycleGives platform, which enables riders and instructors to raise money for specific causes they are most passionate about, has raised over $2 million through over 3,000 rides and 120,000 riders in under five years.
“We are honored to partner with Young Survival Coalition for this important cause,” said Ryan Junk, President of CycleBar. “Cancer is a terrible disease that has affected so many in our CycleBar community, and we want to do everything we can to show our support for these warriors and survivors.”
Jaclyn Alterwein, an instructor for CycleBar, is serving as the “Pink Lemonade” campaign ambassador, chosen because of her own battle with breast cancer a few years ago. At 47, Alterwein underwent a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery to beat the disease. She said her recovery wouldn’t be where it is today without her job and the CycleBar community that supported her physically, mentally and emotionally along the way.
To learn more about CycleBar and book a bike in a CycleGives ride, visit http://go.pardot.com/l/513401/2019-09-12/d3275v . Donations outside of CycleGives rides can be made online at https://www.yscchampions.org/CYCLEBAR2019.
ABOUT CYCLEBAR:
CycleBar® is the first indoor cycling franchise with over 200 locations currently open and 100 studios slated to open by the end of 2020. Founded in 2004, the Irvine-based fitness franchise offers a multisensory experience, including certified CycleStar® instructors, energy-enhancing CycleBeats® music playlists, professionally engineered lighting and rider-specific performance CycleStats® data in a state-of-the-art CycleTheatre®. As the largest boutique indoor cycling franchise available to date, CycleBar offers attractive opportunities in a fast-growing company and strong consumer demand. For more information about CycleBar, visit www.cyclebar.com.
New Women’s Fitness Studio Coming to Havertown
HAVERTOWN, Pa. – Jabz Boxing fitness for women franchise announced today that it has inked an agreement for a new location in Havertown, Pennsylvania. Jabz is known for its full-body, circuit-style workout that utilizes boxing inspired exercises designed specifically for women.
The Havertown signed agreement comes upon the heels of a recent opening in Ridley Park, as the fitness concept continues to expand its presence across the Philly metro area. The new location, slated to open later this year, will offer different daily workouts designed for women of all fitness levels.
“I’ve been watching Jabz grow for years, so the brand was already on my radar when the Ridley Park studio opened. After trying my first class there, the atmosphere and energy of the experience captured my interest in opening my own studio,” said Shannon Crowley, owner of the new Havertown studio. “As the buzz around the studio continued to grow, so did its popularity among locals and I realized this was a business opportunity that I was destined to pursue. I can’t wait to share the unique fitness experience and help build an empowering environment for local women. So far, the news about Jabz coming to Havertown has been well-received and I’ve already had a chance to connect with several women who are eager to join the future Jabz community in Havertown.”
Committed to cultivating a fitness community of empowerment for women, Jabz Boxing offers intense, boxing-inspired full-body workouts to help clients achieve their fitness goals. The results-driven workouts and a strong sense of community resonate with women of all ages and fitness levels. Jabz classes are kept small to encourage an individual and positive workout experience. All classes are led by dedicated, certified instructors who offer one-on-one support for all members.
“We are excited to be expanding into Havertownand Shannon is the perfect person to lead the charge,” said Kimberlee White, CEO and co-founder of Jabz Boxing. “We have no doubt in herability to support and inspire members and spread the Jabz message with Havertown women.”
Since beginning franchising in 2013, Jabz Boxing grew to over 20 Arizona locations before deciding to expand nationally in 2019. Since the start of the year they have opened locations in Voorhees, New Jersey and Ridley Park, Pennsylvania. Jabz Boxing plans to increase its nationwide footprint by entering key markets such as Denver, Dallas/Fort Worth and Las Vegas, where it will provide women with an empowering community and energetic workout experience.
As the fitness studio concept continues to rapidly expand into key markets across the United States, Jabz Boxing is actively seeking qualified franchisees who are passionate about fitness and entrepreneurship to join its system and bring the Jabz culture of female empowerment to their local communities.
For more information on Jabz Boxing in Havertown, visit https://www.jabzboxing.com. To learn more about Jabz Boxing franchise opportunities, visit Jabz Boxing franchising.
About Jabz Boxing
Jabz Boxing, a full-body circuit style workout utilizing boxing inspired exercises designed specifically for all women. Our focus is on developing fitness rather than fighters. Our workouts combine cardio, strength training, core work and plyometrics to help give clients a full body workout to maximize results and meet all of our client’s fitness needs.
Jabz workouts change daily to help keep our client’s bodies constantly challenged and our Jabz certified trainers are prepared to help guide and motivate women of all different sizes, ages and body types though an energetic and intimate workout experience.
Since it began franchising in 2013, Jabz Boxing has now grown to 20 franchise locations in Arizona and New Jersey.
To learn more about Jabz Boxing, visit https://www.jabzboxing.com/. To learn about franchising opportunities with Jabz Boxing, visit Jabz Boxing franchising.
About ZGrowth Partners LLC
Partnering with Great Brands to Build World Class Franchise Systems. ZGrowth Partners is a consulting firm specializing in managing the franchise sales, operations and brand development of emerging franchise concepts. Through its private equity fund, ZGrowth Capital, our strength is focusing on investing in and growing differentiated franchise concepts with attractive unit-level economics. To learn more about ZGrowth, visit zgrowth.com.
Strategic Investment will Continue F45 Training’s Unprecedented Growth Within the Global Fitness Industry
LOS ANGELES — F45 Training, the fastest-growing fitness franchise in the world, announced today that an investment group led by Mark Wahlberg and FOD Capital has become a strategic investor through a minority stake in the company.
The Australian-born company undertook an extensive marketing process to identify the best growth-oriented investor, ultimately concluding that the Mark Wahlberg Investment Group was the best partner to accelerate F45 Training’s ambitious global growth plans. This investment and partnership will ensure the continuous large-scale expansion of F45 Training across the globe and increase brand awareness, specifically in the high-growth U.S. market.
The F45 Training management team, including founder and CEO Rob Deutsch and his business partner Adam Gilchrist, will continue to lead the company through its next phase of global growth. This new partnership will enable F45 to improve its systems and processes to the benefit of members and franchisees while continuing to deliver its proven functional training workout to millions of F45 enthusiasts across the globe.
“This is a monumental transaction for F45 Training. When we started the company, we knew we had something special and had bold plans to create a global fitness movement,” said CEO Rob Deutsch. He continued, “The immense interest we were able to generate through this process proved the strength of the F45 platform and we are excited to embark on this partnership with Mark Wahlberg and his team of investors. Mr. Wahlberg’s genuine passion for fitness, proven business acumen and shared vision for F45 Training made this an ideal fit for the company, and we are proud to welcome him into the F45 family.”
What started as a single Australian studio has transformed into the world’s fastest-growing fitness franchise. Since its inception, F45 Training has pioneered the fitness industry with its innovative training and technology systems. This relentless focus on innovation, scalability, and the development of a great product have allowed the company to grow to over 1,500 studios across 40 countries, becoming a fitness phenomenon unlike any other.
The 45-minute, station-based, heart-rate monitored functional training concept has helped tens of thousands of people achieve their fitness goals and become a part of a global fitness community. Community networks that promote fitness, good health and personal growth are forged in F45 studios around the world and are the source of F45 Training’s strength as an international brand.
“Together with my investors, we are excited to be working with F45 Training. The founders of F45 Training have done an incredible job building a global brand, and with this partnership, we hope to continue disrupting the fitness industry,” said Mr. Wahlberg. He continued, “The strength of F45 is that people of all fitness levels will find motivation and support in an F45 studio. We look forward to inspiring people all over the world to pursue their health and fitness goals by introducing them to F45.”
F45 Training is thrilled to work with Mr. Wahlberg and his team to take F45 Training into a new and exciting era of growth and innovation.
More information about F45 Training is available on F45 Training’s website. Follow F45 Training on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest news and trends.
Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. served as exclusive financial advisor to F45 Training. Baker McKenzie served as legal counsel to F45 Training. Dickinson Wright served as legal counsel to the investment group.
Founded in 2012, F45 Training (https://f45training.co.uk/), is a unique team training workout unlike any other. The workout merges three separate leading-edge fitness training styles – high-intensity interval training (HIIT), circuit training, and functional training – into one, consummate and compelling group training experience for its members. This fusion has led to the development of 36 unique 45-minute workout experiences, with additional workouts under development by the F45 Athletics Department.
F45 Training’s daily workouts vary the amount of exercise stations, the work time/rest time ratio and the number of repetitions through a daily exercise circuit. This provides a challenging—and ever-changing—workout for its clientele. This combination of interval, cardiovascular and strength training has been proven to be the most effective workout method for burning fat and building lean muscle.
The company was recently ranked on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 as well as Entrepreneur’s Fastest-Growing Franchises of 2019. Visit https://www.f45invest.com for franchise opportunities.
Boutique Rowing Concept Opens First Canadian Studio in Toronto This Summer
IRVINE, Calif. — Following its rapid development in the United States, Row House, a low-impact, high-energy indoor rowing concept, announced today its first international studio development in Canada. As the demand for unique, boutique fitness concepts grows in the country, the brand is well-positioned to succeed with its efficient and effective rowing workouts. The inaugural Canadian location is set to debut in Toronto, and is targeting an opening date in summer 2019.
Currently Row House has 16 locations open and 200 territories sold in the United States and is on track to have over 100 studios open by the end of 2019. The company’s extensive domestic growth and success have led Row House to seek out international markets for expansion.
“Demand for this groundbreaking concept is incredibly high right now, so in Canada, we expect to see a trajectory of growth similar to what has occurred in the United States,” said Ramon Castillon, President of Row House. “We’re confident that our neighbors to the north will fully embrace the camaraderie, inclusivity and total-body results that Row House offers.”
The Toronto studio will be owned and operated by local entrepreneurs Steven and Elena Gliosca. Steven has worked in IT for 20 years, developing startups in Eastern Canada, while Elena is the owner of a local portrait photography studio. They were immediately hooked on the Row House workout and strong sense of community after visiting one of the brand’s New York locations.
“We are excited to bring the indoor rowing revolution to Canada with our Toronto studio,” said Elena. “As our city’s busy fitness scene continues to shift toward boutique offerings, we know that the population is going to fall in love with this well-balanced, structured and efficient workout.”
Long recognized by the rowing community as one of the most effective forms of full-body exercise, Row House will provide Canadian citizens an alternative fitness regimen that focuses on the safety and longevity of their bodies. The modern studio welcomes members into an atmosphere centered on camaraderie and drive, where participants row in-sync on state-of-the-art Concept2 rowing machines. Used every day by Olympic athletes, cardiac rehab patients, individuals at home and every caliber of rower in-between, the Concept2 is the authentic choice for those looking to marry low-impact cardio and strength training into one workout.
Row House, backed by Xponential Fitness’ team with more than 25 years’ experience in fitness franchising, is actively seeking qualified and passionate franchise partners to capitalize on the emerging market success. Backed by a wealth of support, infrastructure and knowledge, the total investment fee to open a Row House is $231,600–$333,750. For more information on Row House and the franchising opportunity, visit www.therowhouse.com/franchise.
Row House is a boutique indoor rowing concept offering a group fitness environment that brings the comradery and drive fostered by the sport of rowing. Founded in NYC in 2014, Row House offers a smart, effective, low-impact and high-energy fitness program meant to preserve the longevity of the body for all fitness levels. Headquartered in Irvine, CA, Row House is backed by Xponential Fitness, a curator of popular boutique fitness brands. To learn more about Row House, visit www.therowhouse.com.
