Steps To Opening Your Own Fit Zone For Women

1. Information Gathering

You have just taken the first step toward the independence and security of small business ownership with one of today's most exciting franchise organizations. Carefully review our on-line information and make note of any questions you may have. To find our more information and to discuss our franchise opportunity in more detail, please complete the Franchise Info Request Form. You are also welcome to contact a Franchise Consultant toll free at 1-866-615-6600.

2. Franchise Application

To be considered for a Fit Zone For Women franchise, you must complete our Franchise Application and forward it to our headquarters for review and approval. As we begin to share confidential and proprietary information with you, we want to understand your background, goals, and financial capabilities better. All information provided by you will be used for evaluation purposes only.

3. Fit Zone For Women Opportunity Tour

Following the review of your Franchise Application, you will be invited to Kalamazoo, Michigan for a fun and informative day at our headquarters. Your visit to Kalamazoo includes touring a couple of Fit Zone For Women clubs as well as meetings with key Fit Zone for Women® corporate personnel to walk you through all of the details associated with the development of your own Fit Zone for Women® center.

During your visit, you will learn about the following:

  • Company history, culture, and vision
  • Franchisee training and education
  • Site selection and lease negotiation
  • Technology
  • Store design and planning
  • Franchisee support services
  • Marketing/communications/advertising
  • Ecommerce/intranet
  • Operations
  • Financing
  • Local store visit

The exchange of information is very important to gain mutual confidence, but it's only part of the purpose of the visit. Another importance aspect of Fit Zone for Women® Franchise Opportunity Tour is to ensure that we have the opportunity to get to know each other, set reasonable expectations and develop a foundation for our relationship moving forward. If, upon completion of your trip to Kalamazoo, your territory of interest is available and you meet our financial and personal standards, we may grant you an invitation to open your Fit Zone for Women®. If at that time, you too wish to move forward, we will enter into the Franchise Agreement and begin your grand opening countdown!