Celebrating 20 Years in the Fitness Industry -- How to Start a Gym Business with Snap Fitness
Snap Fitness was launched in 2003, and since then, we’ve grown to over 1,000 gyms in 20+ countries worldwide. As a global brand, we’ve continued to set new benchmarks for innovation in the fitness and franchising markets when it comes to how to start a gym business. We’re able to maintain our leading brand position and deliver top-tier support for franchisees and members by continuously evolving our unique approach to health and wellness.
The fitness industry is a 96.7 billion-dollar market that’s been increasing for over a decade and continues to see growth. As more consumers take their health and wellness seriously, gym memberships are rapidly rising: estimates report over 174 million members visit 210,000 fitness clubs worldwide.
With the fitness market poised for continued growth, we’re on a mission to reframe the notion of working out by being known as the most inclusive fitness experience. We’re replacing fear with fun as we change the narrative that gyms are scary, ultra-competitive environments. This unique perspective appeals to a broad market while delivering a profitable franchise business model for entrepreneurs.
If you’re ready to break into this booming industry with a globally established and recognized brand, Snap Fitness offers an outstanding franchise opportunity and a complete support structure that’s backed by 20 years of experience. We know how to open a gym and we’re ready to help you do the same! We’re looking for ambitious entrepreneurs interested in expanding their existing portfolio or turning their passion for fitness into a profitable career.
Our Mission and Beliefs
At Snap Fitness, we’re on a mission to help members create positive lifestyle habits that make them feel fantastic. By offering the most open, inclusive, empathetic, and supportive fitness experience, every member can change their perception of gyms as scary and competitive. We’re reframing working out with a reality that it’s accessible, powerfully positive, and 100% enjoyable.
Our franchisees help members create positive lifestyle habits that make them feel fantastic with a key message: “We focus on how exercise makes you feel – rather than how it makes you look. Because when you feel great, the results will follow.”
We know how hard it can be to get started, so we’ve removed every barrier to eliminate the fear factor. Our brand appeal is that we’re for everybody and every body, no matter your size, shape, or age. We know moving our bodies moves our mood, so we’re all about the feeling!
Instead of focusing on “you have to push harder,” we’re all about “you can do this!” Our friendly, encouraging team focuses on starting small and gives support at every step and rewards along the way. No unachievable goals or grueling challenges here!
Our beliefs include the following:
Fitness should make you feel great. By embracing how fitness makes you feel, great physical results will follow naturally.
All fitness is valid fitness. We’ll help you find what works best for you because everything you do to stay active and healthy (both in the gym and in everyday life) is a plus.
Simple makes it stick. Our simple approach makes it easy to get started and create habits that last; maintaining a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to be complicated.
Snap Fitness is built on a strong foundation that includes three important attributes: convenient locations, 24/7 access, and great equipment. In addition, our experience and principles are key factors that set us apart from the competition.
We ensure everything we do is:
Mood lifting. We’ve considered every detail to ensure members enjoy their fitness journey when designing our experience, from our gym layout to our online capabilities.
Universally inclusive. Our clubs feature a design and layout that’s crafted to make everyone feel right at home.
Super supportive. We ensure our members achieve their desired results by utilizing a step-by-step approach, personalized plans, total ongoing support, and holistic lifestyle guidance.
Join Us!
While Snap Fitness is serious about supporting our members, we’re equally dedicated to our franchisees! From sourcing the best locations to operating profitable gyms, we’re there for our franchise owners on their journey as they take the steps to opening a gym.
We’re seeking ambitious, service-oriented entrepreneurs who share in our mission and want to break into the growing global health and wellness market. Ideal candidates for our franchise will be forward thinkers who can appreciate both the commercial opportunity and the ability to help members discover a lasting passion for an active lifestyle.
We encourage franchisee collaboration and embrace innovation as the keys to capitalizing on the competitive demand in the fitness industry. We’ve successfully combined our unique offering of convenient fitness with deliverable results for each of our one-million-plus members worldwide. With the US market only at 20.3% penetration, the strong industry offers plenty of short- and long-term opportunities to capitalize on.
As a market leader in the premium 24/7 offering worldwide, Snap Fitness is committed to continually evolving and improving our products and services for our members and franchisees. Join us on our mission to revolutionize the way people view working out and see how we’re positioned to stay ahead of the competition.
Contact us today to learn more about how to start a gym business with Snap Fitness and why you should consider our gym franchise business opportunity.