Franchising details
Established in 2008, with over 600+ clubs in 15+ countries, 9Round is a global leader in the boutique fitness space. Our first club opened in the UK in 2014 , we’re have 15 clubs trading and more in the pipeline to open very soon. It’s time to become part of a stronger fitness franchise.
Why are we different?
- Boutique gyms have seen a boom but for some they are fearful of going to them. We’re on a mission to to be the most inclusive boutique fitness community, one that supports members in living stronger and healthier lives
- Our brand is designed to appeal to those who have found traditional gyms don’t work for them or want to increase the intensity of the fitness regime, focused on helping them feel Stronger in 30. This makes your acquisition, retention and member culture building easier
- We promote an truly supportive atmosphere. 1:1 guidance comes with every membership, without the added expense of a Personal Trainer. Our trainers know members by name and support them in their progress
- There are no set session times, members simply turn up when works for them. 9 rounds, 3 minutes each, 30 seconds rest, all completed in just over 30 minutes.
- We ensure high specification, modern gym designs to achieve a high value perception for our membership price
- We have value-adding technology. We’ve partnered with Myzone, using their heart rate tracker elevates the in club experience, connecting to the screen to track performance in session.
Franchise costs and details
Franchise fee : £20,000
Operating fee : dependent on site
Advertising fee : c.£1,200 pcm
Minimum Households per Territory : 5000
Royalties : 6% + member fees
Total investment : Start at £180,000
Average floor space : 1,500 sq ft
Franchise premises required : No
Funding support : Yes
Business type : Franchise
Training and support
Partnership is integral to how we work with our franchisees – and how we continue to develop the 9Round brand.
We give all our franchisees the support needed to get started, grow and thrive. And we provide all the tools needed to deliver a great service for members.
- Planning & finance: Access to funding opportunities through partnerships with leading lenders
- Property: In-house property experts to help you find and develop the right sites
- Recruitment & training: Our recruitment partners specialise in fitness and ensure access to the best candidates available. You get access to comprehensive, best in class training for yourself and your staff members
- Pre-sale & launch: Brand marketing support and continued coaching putting you on the front foot
- Personal contact: A Franchisee Business Manager to ensure you have the insight and support to operate your business effectively
- Ongoing growth: We provide continued operations, coaching and marketing support. You can join as a multi-club owner or we’ll help you work towards this in 2-3 years
- Member analytics: Innovative back-end technology gives you insight into member behaviour and needs
