Shapes Fitness for Women

Shapes Fitness For Women is the premier women's only fitness center devoted completely to the needs of women. What makes Shapes unique is that our model has incorporated a center that provides a full line of equipment and programming into an environment that has a boutique feel. Boutique studios focus on group or specialize in one or two fitness areas, but Shapes has a full line of selectorized equipment, 30-40 group training classes each week, small group training, personal training and free weight areas.

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Shapes Fitness for Women

Shapes Fitness for Women Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2024

Background

Fitness is a $19 billion industry and women account for 52 percent of club users, so you can be assured that the women-only centers are very profitable. Shapes offers something that larger or multi-purpose facilities cannot offer-a place for women to exercise in an environment that provides both privacy and comfort.

Company Details

Established: 1990
First Unit Franchised: 2014
Franchised Units: 7
Company Owned Units: 0
States Registered In: Non-Registrations States Only Today. Shapes Is Open To Registration In All States For Right candidate
Canada Franchises: Yes
International Franchises: No

Support and Training Offered By Shapes Fitness for Women

Financial Assistance Provided: Yes
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Co-Operative Advertising: Yes

Training: Our initial training program consists of approximately two weeks of classroom and on-site training at a company-owned location in Brandon, Florida. In addition to yourself, you are invited to bring your location manager and up to two other staff members. The training program will include administration functions, operations, marketing concepts, customer service training, personnel training and other important aspects of running the day-to-day business.
In addition, our support team will be at your location for an additional five days of training that will take place during the opening of your center.

2024 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a Shapes Fitness for Women Franchise.

What does a Shapes Fitness for Women Franchise Cost?

Shapes Fitness for Women franchise fees for 2024:

Cash Investment: 100,000
Total Investment: $115,000-$330,000
Minimum Net Worth: $250,000
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Royalty: Range Between 5.7-8%
Ad: 0%
Average Number of Employees: 10
Item 19: Yes
SBA Approved: No
Passive Ownership: Yes
Home Based: No
B2B: No
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Veteran Discount: Yes
Special Discount Programs: VetFran discount of $5,000

Is Shapes Fitness for Women a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

Yes. Shapes Fitness for Women is a semi absentee franchise and allows passive ownership. A semi-absentee franchise is a business you could start and run while still maintaining a job or other obligation.

Is Shapes Fitness for Women a Home Based franchise?

No. Shapes Fitness for Women is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do Shapes Fitness for Women Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much Shapes Fitness for Women franchisees make. Shapes Fitness for Women offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Is Shapes Fitness for Women a Master Franchise Opportunity?

No. Shapes Fitness for Women is not a master franchise opportunity.

Does Shapes Fitness for Women Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. Shapes Fitness for Women franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Does Shapes Fitness for Women Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

No. Shapes Fitness for Women franchise does not work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is Shapes Fitness for Women Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

Yes. Shapes Fitness for Women franchise is looking for Canada franchisees.

Is Shapes Fitness for Women Looking for International franchisees?

No. Shapes Fitness for Women franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see Shapes Fitness for Women's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

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Additional Information

Additional Categories

Fitness, Sports, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required

More than $250,000

Master Franchise

No

Passive Franchise

Yes

Home Based Franchise

No

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

No

B2B

No

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

Yes

International Franchise Opportunities

No

E2 Visa Franchise

No

Shapes Fitness for Women Franchises for Sale

Click Here to inquire about existing Shapes Fitness for Women franchises for sale. We may have Shapes Fitness for Women franchise resales. A franchise resale is an already established franchise owned by a franchisee and the franchisee is looking to sell their franchise.

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