Anthony Badalian, President & COO of STRIDE Fitness, shares what it really takes to lead and scale a franchise system. From managing leadership pressure to maintaining standards and protecting unit economics, this episode delivers real-world insight for serious operators.

In this episode of The Velocity Effect, Shaun Grove and Anthony Badalian break down how they’ve scaled some of the biggest names in boutique fitness and transformed STRIDE Fitness into a next-generation franchise model. From rethinking the product to integrating AI and performance systems, this conversation is packed with insight for operators, owners, and anyone exploring franchising.

Anthony Badalian, President & COO of STRIDE Fitness, shares his experience scaling major boutique fitness brands and breaks down what it takes to build a successful franchise system. From operations to team performance, this episode delivers real insight for anyone serious about franchising.