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Own A Fitness Franchise
Built On Strength, Cardio,
Recovery, And Community

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If qualified, you will book a call with our Franchise Development team to have the first real conversation about becoming a STRIDE Fitness franchise owner.

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Begin The Franchise Awarding Process

Complete this form to see if you qualify for a STRIDE Fitness franchise opportunity in your market. Here is an overview of the franchise awarding process:

Qualification Check. Instant review of your financials, market, and franchise owner profile. Once you pass the qualification check, you schedule your call with the Franchise Development team on the spot
Introduction Call. Your Zoom call with the Franchise Development team
Unit Economics. The full investment overview and financial model
Territory & Validation. Availability in your market, and direct conversations with current STRIDE Fitness owners
Confirmation Day. Final consideration at STRIDE Fitness headquarters

When our team is confident you would make an exceptional owner, and you are equally confident STRIDE Fitness is the right vehicle for your capital and your goals, a franchise is awarded. Step 1 starts below.

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Your Market

Where do you want to own? STRIDE Fitness evaluates and awards territories market by market.

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We respond to qualified candidates within one business day.

Financial Qualifications

STRIDE Fitness franchise candidates must have a minimum $500K net worth and $200K in liquid capital. If the options below do not reflect your situation, select Other and tell us what makes you qualified. We are glad to consider unique circumstances, including partners, investors, and outside funding sources.

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Final step, . Share your vision below. When you submit, we run your full qualification check instantly. Qualified candidates schedule their call with the Franchise Development team on the spot.

Your Role as an Owner

What type of franchise owner do you envision yourself being?

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The Decision

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Owner Spotlight

STRIDE Fitness Franchise Owners, In Their Own Words.

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Mayra Rosner, STRIDE Fitness franchise owner in Southampton, Pennsylvania

The Proven Operator

As the former owner of multiple Club Pilates studios in Pennsylvania, I have spent years building and operating successful boutique fitness businesses. When I decided to invest in another fitness concept… See more, I wanted something truly innovative with a leadership team I trusted.STRIDE Fitness stood out because of its combination of coach-led cardio, strength training, and recovery, along with a strong sense of community. The support I've received throughout the franchise process has been exceptional, and I'm excited to bring STRIDE Fitness to my community. I genuinely believe this brand fills a gap in the market and offers an incredible opportunity for both members and future franchisees.

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Mayra Rosner

Owner · STRIDE Fitness Southampton

Natalia Bowles, awarded STRIDE Fitness franchise owner in Nashville, Tennessee

From Member To Owner

I walked into STRIDE Fitness expecting just another fitness class. I walked out having unknowingly found the place that would shape… See more the next chapter of my life.As the months passed, I could not get enough. I became a brand ambassador because I wanted to share something I believed in. I became a coach because I wanted others to experience the same encouragement I had received. In college, I made the decision that I wanted to own a STRIDE Fitness studio. That dream gave purpose to every internship, every networking opportunity, every business class, every leadership role, and every long night balancing school, soccer, work, and life. Every step became preparation for the day I could open the doors of my own studio and create the same experience that had impacted me. Now, as I graduate from college, that dream is a reality.

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Natalia Bowles

Owner · Nashville, TN

Jeffrey D. Corless, STRIDE Fitness franchise owner in Tustin, California

The First Franchise Owner

As the first franchise owner with the STRIDE Fitness franchisor under the leadership of Shaun Grove and his team, I’ve seen firsthand… See more the dedication and quality of his corporate team.They are incredibly responsive, resourceful, and committed to franchisee success. From exceptional training and an outstanding member experience to ongoing sales, marketing, and operational support, they have built a culture of partnership that gives owners the tools and confidence to succeed. I’m proud to be part of a brand that truly invests in its franchisees.

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Jeffrey D. Corless, MBA

Owner · STRIDE Fitness Tustin & Entrepreneur

The Fitness Franchise Owners We Award

STRIDE Fitness awards franchise opportunities selectively. We are looking for owners who see a fitness studio franchise as both a business and a community commitment.

STRIDE Fitness franchise owners inside their own studio

Financially Prepared

Minimum $500K net worth
Minimum $200K liquid capital
Minimum 680 credit score

Passionate About Leadership And Fitness

Genuinely loves this space and leads the studio with energy
Sets the standard for their team
Brings a passion for fitness members can feel in every class

Runs The Playbook

Trusts a playbook proven across competitive markets
Stays hands-on through launch and executes with discipline
Improves the system through feedback, not improvisation

Builds Community

Treats ownership as a relationship business
A connector in their market, energized by people
Committed to making their studio the fitness home of their community

Recognize yourself in these four?

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Invest With A Proven Fitness Franchise Leader
Who Has Done It Before

Shaun Grove, CEO of STRIDE Fitness, has spent nearly two decades on every side of the franchise table. As the original President of Club Pilates, he led the brand from 25 locations to

700+

Club Pilates studios scaled worldwide as President

350+

Rumble Boxing locations signed under his leadership

Perspectives: attorney, franchisee, franchisor, executive

The Franchise Owner Support Playbook

From signature to grand opening and beyond, awarded owners are never figuring it out alone. Every stage of building your fitness studio franchise is mapped, supported, and led by a team that has done it before.

A completed STRIDE Fitness franchise studio, built and ready for opening day — Your Studio, Ready To Open

New franchise owners at STRIDE Fitness headquarters for the 3-day franchise partner training — Get A Preview Of What Franchise Partner Training Is Like

Real Estate

Site selection guided by our real estate team
Lease negotiation support
High-visibility locations built for long-term success

Site Build

Approved layouts and construction oversight
Interior design, technology, and sound
Open on brand, on budget, built for performance

Sales System

Proven multi-channel sales system
Structured monthly calls and hands-on guidance
Momentum from presale through Grand Opening

Recruitment

Hiring support for instructors, managers, and sales professionals
Built around the member experience
Culture set from day one

Training

Three-day initial intensive
Ongoing training in sales, marketing, recruitment, and operations
Delivered in formats that fit how you learn

Marketing

Marketing starts the minute you sign your lease
Personalized support across every channel
Drives traffic, memberships, and local presence

Common Questions

Questions, Answered

How much does it cost to open a fitness franchise?

Because every franchise here is awarded, and serious numbers deserve a serious setting. Full unit economics, the investment range, and the Franchise Disclosure Document are reviewed directly with qualified candidates, starting on your introduction call, where every figure comes with a team accountable for it. That protects you as much as it protects us. You will see everything. You will just see it properly.

What net worth and liquid capital do I need to own a fitness franchise?

Candidates bring a minimum of $500K net worth and $200K in liquid capital. Cash, SBA lending, retirement rollovers, and partner capital are all common funding paths. And if your picture is unique, partners, investors, family capital, say so on the form. Unique circumstances are considered, not filtered out, and your funding plan becomes part of the conversation on your call. The two minute qualification check tells you where you stand today.

What is the difference between a fitness studio franchise and a gym franchise?

A gym sells access and a studio sells coaching. A gym franchise runs on a large footprint, long hours, and membership volume at a low price point. A fitness studio franchise like STRIDE Fitness runs 2,000 to 2,800 square feet with coach led classes capped at 12 to 24, so members pay a premium and stay for the room rather than the equipment. Smaller box, higher revenue per member, and a community a keycard reader cannot build. The fitness franchise opportunity guide walks through the category in full.

How do fitness franchise territories work?

STRIDE Fitness evaluates and awards franchise opportunities market by market, and once a market is awarded, it is closed. You can browse every franchise territory by state before you decide. Submitting the form costs you nothing and commits you to nothing, but it does timestamp your interest in your market, and qualified candidates move first. If you believe in your city, it is worth knowing where you stand.

How do I compare fitness franchise opportunities?

Compare four things and ignore the noise. Item 7 for the real investment including its footnotes, Item 19 for whatever unit economics a brand will put in writing, Item 20 for turnover and the list of owners you can call, and Items 5 and 6 together for the total ongoing cost of the relationship. Directory listings and ranking lists are marketing. Our guide to the best fitness franchises to own covers what to weigh, and our FDD guide shows where each of those items hides its assumptions.

Do I need fitness industry experience to own a fitness franchise?

No, and most of our strongest candidates come from outside fitness. The playbook, training, and support system above exist precisely so operators, executives, and community builders succeed here without industry experience. We award this franchise opportunity based on leadership, community building, and financial readiness. If you can lead people, we will teach you the rest.

Can I keep my current career?

Many owners do. STRIDE Fitness supports both owner-operators and executive-model owners who lead through a strong general manager. Every owner stays hands-on through launch, and the right level of ongoing involvement is a conversation, not a requirement. Nothing about the form commits you to either path.

How big is a STRIDE Fitness studio?

A STRIDE Fitness studio is built in roughly 2,000 to 2,800 square feet. That is a compact footprint next to a big box or a 24 hour gym, and it is deliberate. A smaller studio carries less rent, builds out faster, and fits far more of the retail space that actually exists in the trade areas you want. The tread deck, strength floor, and Recovery Zone are laid out to work inside that range rather than sized to fill a lease. Our guide to choosing a studio location covers the five factors that decide a site.

How long does it take to open a fitness franchise?

Plan on roughly nine months from signing to opening day, and about ninety days before that to move through the awarding process at your own pace. Site selection and financing run in parallel, build-out follows the lease, and the presale starts months before the doors open. The opening timeline tool maps every stage, and the cash flow timeline shows when each cost actually comes due.

What are the ongoing fees, and what does the royalty cover?

Owners pay an ongoing royalty and contribute to a brand fund, both stated as fixed terms in Items 5 and 6 of the Franchise Disclosure Document alongside technology and training fees. The royalty funds the system you are buying, which is the playbook above, and the brand fund carries marketing above the local level. We walk every line of Items 5 and 6 with candidates rather than publishing figures that move. Our guide to franchise fees explains how each one works, and the investment page covers the rest.

Can I own more than one studio?

Yes, and several of our owners are building toward it. Most start with one studio, prove the model in their own market, then add the neighboring territory, which is the sequential path. Area development, where a schedule of studios is committed up front, is discussed with operators who have the capital and the bench for it. Every owner runs the first studio hands-on regardless of the plan. Our guide to multi-unit ownership covers how operators scale.

Is there a veteran discount on a fitness franchise?

Yes. Veterans of the United States Armed Forces receive $5,000 off the initial franchise fee. It is written into Item 5 of our Franchise Disclosure Document as a standing term rather than a promotion that comes and goes. Veteran owners tend to run this model well, and several of the strongest STRIDE Fitness territories sit in military markets like Huntsville, Colorado Springs, San Antonio, and Jacksonville. Our guide to fitness franchises for veterans covers what studio ownership looks like after a service career.

How fast does the process move?

Your qualification check is instant, and qualified candidates book their introduction call on the spot. From there, the pace is yours. Unit economics, territory review, validation, and Confirmation Day each happen when you are ready for them, and nothing advances without you choosing it. We move as fast as you do, and never faster.

What happens after I submit the form?

Your qualification check runs instantly, right on this page. Your information is kept strictly confidential and used solely to evaluate your candidacy. If you qualify, the Franchise Development team’s calendar opens on the spot, and you choose whether to schedule. If the timing is not right yet, you can say so, and we will simply keep you informed. There is no obligation at any step. The form is how the conversation starts, and you stay in control of every step after it. See if you qualify →

Every stage above is covered in depth on your introduction call, along with your territory and the financial model.

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STRIDE Fitness Franchise Owners, In Their Own Words.

The Fitness Franchise Owners We Award

Financially Prepared

Passionate About Leadership And Fitness

Runs The Playbook

Builds Community

Invest With A Proven Fitness Franchise Leader Who Has Done It Before

Why STRIDE Fitness Is A Different Fitness Studio Franchise

The Recovery Zone

One Program. Three Formats.

The Woodway Standard.

The Category No One Else Owns.

Built To Keep Members.

The Franchise Owner Support Playbook

Real Estate

Site Build

Sales System

Recruitment

Training

Marketing

Questions, Answered

How much does it cost to open a fitness franchise?

What net worth and liquid capital do I need to own a fitness franchise?

What is the difference between a fitness studio franchise and a gym franchise?

How do fitness franchise territories work?

How do I compare fitness franchise opportunities?

Do I need fitness industry experience to own a fitness franchise?

Can I keep my current career?

How big is a STRIDE Fitness studio?

How long does it take to open a fitness franchise?

What are the ongoing fees, and what does the royalty cover?

Can I own more than one studio?

Is there a veteran discount on a fitness franchise?

How fast does the process move?

What happens after I submit the form?

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Own A Fitness Franchise
Built On Strength, Cardio,
Recovery, And Community

Invest With A Proven Fitness Franchise Leader
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