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Step by Step Guide to Opening a Gym or Fitness Studio

Step by Step Guide to Opening a Gym or Fitness Studio

Want to be in control of your schedule, keep more of what you earn and be your own boss? A lot of fitness professionals have a goal to open their own facility one day. However, too many think they can either take the plunge without creating a plan or they don’t think they have what it takes to make their dream a reality.

Our business education partner, NPE, just released a brand NEW fitness business guide that covers all the steps you need to open a facility and ensure profitability from day one, whether you’re new in the fitness industry or you’re already a business owner looking for a better space. If you want to learn how to fund your own space, secure the perfect location, and set up your fitness business for long-term success before you even open the doors, download this guide now:

The Customer
Engagement Playbook
for Your Fitness
Business

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How to open your own facility

Inside You’ll Discover:

  • The single most important consideration when opening a new facility;
  • 5 of the most popular funding options and how you can afford your dream even if you don’t have a lot of cash to start;
  • 10 steps to create your brand (or rebrand) and why you need to do so before you open your doors;
  • Layout, design, and equipment planning to create an efficient and energetic space that your clients will love;
  • The BIGGEST mistake you can make before a grand opening and how to avoid it;
  • And much, much more!

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Eamonn Curley
Associate Content Manager
BIO

Eamonn is a leading fitness content writer and content manager, working with industry experts to provide the latest in fitness trends, insights, and advice.

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We empower you to boost your business

"I think Glofox speaks to lots of different fitness businesses. I looked at a few options, but the Glofox positioning was more flexible. Without it the business wouldn't be scaleable”
Mehdi-Elaichouni
Mehdi Elaichouni
Owner at Carpe Diem BJJ

Trusted by studios, and global gym chains.

  • flydown-9round
  • flydown-f45
  • flydown-snap-fitness
  • flydown-BMF
  • row-house
  • flydown-spartans