Iron Bodyfit Claimed

First Unit Franchised: 2016
Franchised Units: 180
Company Owned Units: 1
States Registered In: Alabama - AL, Alaska - AK, Arizona - AZ, Arkansas - AR, Colorado - CO, Connecticut - CT, Delaware - DE, Georgia - GA, Idaho - ID, Iowa - IA, Kansas - KS, Louisiana - LA, Maine - ME, Massachusetts - MA, Mississippi - MS, Missouri - MO, Montana - MT, Nevada - NV, New Hampshire - NH, New Jersey - NJ, New Mexico - NM, North Carolina - NC, Ohio - OH, Oklahoma - OK, Oregon - OR, Pennsylvania - PA, Tennessee - TN, Texas - TX, Vermont - VT, West Virginia - WV, Wyoming - WY
Canada Franchises: Yes
International Franchises: Yes (Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe, South America)

Total Investment: $200,000 - $534,500
Minimum Net Worth: $150,000
Single Unit Franchise Fee: $50,000
Franchise Fee for Each Additional Unit: $40,000
Royalty: $3,000
Ad: $1,000
Item 19: Yes
Average Number of Employees: 3/5
Visa Candidates: Yes
Passive Ownership: Yes
Semi-Passive Ownership?: Yes
Specify: Running an Iron Bodyfit franchise as a passive or semi-passive investment is achievable by hiring a qualified manager to handle daily operations, capitalizing on the efficiency and effectiveness of the EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) model. This strategy allows the franchise owner to focus on broader business objectives rather than day-to-day management, relying on established operational systems, comprehensive training, and support from the Iron Bodyfit network. These elements ensure that the franchise operates smoothly, adheres to brand standards, and achieves financial goals with minimal direct oversight.

Furthermore, implementing robust financial management and reporting systems, alongside effective local marketing efforts driven by the manager, enables the owner to maintain strategic control. Regular check-ins and strategic planning sessions between the owner and the manager ensure the business stays on track for growth and success, aligning operational activities with the owner's investment objectives. This model is ideal for investors seeking to enter the fitness industry through a proven franchise system while maintaining a passive or semi-passive involvement in the business.
Home-Based: No
B2B: No
Master Franchise Opportunities: Yes
Veteran Discount: Yes ($5,000 off initial franchise fee)

Specify: We work with a lending partner that can assist in obtaining loans, we are SBA approved
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Specify: We work with a commercial broker that can assist with site selection
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Specify: We work with a commercial broker that can assist with lease negotiations
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Specify: Guidance to preferred job posting platforms, recruitment templates, and guidelines for selecting the right candidate
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Specify: If a local or regional advertising cooperative is established within a designated market that includes your Studio(s), you will be required to participate in the cooperative and make on-going payments to the cooperative in such amounts and subject to such caps as established by the cooperative members. We anticipate that each Studio franchisee will have one vote for each Studio located within the cooperative market and that cooperative decisions shall be made based on approval of a simple majority vote with a quorum of not less than 25% of the designated cooperative members. Contributions to a local or regional cooperative that we designate will count toward satisfaction of your minimum local marketing requirements and shall not exceed $1,600 per month.
Training:
Prior to the opening of your Studio you or your Managing Owner and one management level employee or Owner must attend and complete our initial training program. We will provide you and, up to one of your designated managers, with training in accordance with our initial training program. Our current training program is to be attended by you, or if you are a Corporate Entity, your managing owner and one operating manager at our training facility.

Leadership qualities are paramount, as franchisees will be responsible for building and managing a team, creating a welcoming environment for clients, and ensuring the studio operates to the brand’s high standards. Visionary thinking, with the ability to set goals and implement strategies within the Iron Bodyfit framework, will contribute to the franchise's growth and success.

Iron Bodyfit provides comprehensive support and training to its franchisees, including marketing, operational guidance, and the latest trends in EMS technology and fitness. This support system is designed to help franchisees, even those new to the fitness industry or entrepreneurship, to launch and grow their businesses successfully. The franchise model offers a unique market position due to the specialized nature of EMS training, appealing to a wide range of clients seeking efficient and effective workout solutions.

In summary, the ideal Iron Bodyfit franchisee is someone aligned with the brand's mission to improve people's health and fitness through EMS training, possesses or is willing to develop key entrepreneurial skills, and is committed to contributing positively to their community. This blend of passion for fitness, business acumen, and dedication to excellence underpins the success of Iron Bodyfit studios globally.