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Discover Strength

Strength training
Investment
$472,000
Initial Franchise Fee
$58,000
Units
29
Growth Rate
+222.2%

Overview

Industry
Health & Wellness
Founded
2006
Franchising Since
2020
Parent Company
Discover Strength Franchise
Leadership
Luke Carlson, CEO
# of Employees at HQ
11

Units and Growth Chart

About Discover Strength

Discover Strength personal training studio opened in 2006 under the direction of founder Luke Carlson. Since starting to franchise in 2020, Discover Strength has established several franchised and company-owned locations. 

Discover Strength is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The strength training studio specializes in personalized strength training, offered twice a week for 30 minutes with an exercise physiologist. Discover Strength is now in pursuit of potential franchisees who want to thrive in the fitness industry.

Why You May Want to Start a Discover Strength Franchise

Discover Strength offers 30-minute strength workouts twice per week with an expert trainer. They help their clients look and feel their best in a fraction of the time. With 17 years of experience building out this concept, Discover Strength has the infrastructure and processes to help franchisees interested in the franchise industry build a successful business of their own.

What Might Make a Discover Strength Franchise a Good Choice?

Perhaps, the magic that enables Discover Strength to distinguish itself in the competitive market is its evidence-based approach to exercise, expert trainers, and the efficiency of the workout (30 minutes, twice a week). Discover Strength studios are 2,000 square feet, so there is low capital required to start a Discover Strength, which lends to a strong economic model. 

Additionally, the one-on-one or small groups sessions allow for more supervision, which may enable clients to achieve better results. New franchisees will be responsible for maintaining the studio, employing experienced trainers, and leading the team effectively. They are also responsible for implementing new business strategies to ensure members are retained.

To be part of the Discover Strength team, you should make sure you're financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include advertising, royalty, and potential renewal fees.

How To Open a Discover Strength Franchise

Before making any financial commitment or signing an agreement with Discover Strength, you must perform your due diligence and establish if this is the right opportunity for you. As part of your due diligence, you may want to speak to existing franchisees and ask the Discover Strength franchising team questions. 

Also, consider carrying out the necessary research and seeing if a Discover Strength franchise would do well in your area. A typical franchise agreement runs for ten years. Franchisees may be allowed to renew their agreement if they meet the Discover Strength requirements.

If awarded a franchise, franchisees receive a great deal of support from the Discover Strength brand throughout the process. In addition to pre-opening training, franchisees receive support through brand awareness, marketing, research, and construction. Discover Strength franchisees also receive hands-on training and continued support after their franchise location has opened.

Franchisees will be expected to attend both classroom and hands-on training prior to opening their location. This is in the interest of best equipping franchisees to run Discover Strength locations. Discover Strength is ready and willing to open franchisee-led locations in the United States.

Investment Details

Initial Franchise Fee
$58,000
Initial Investment
$472,000 - $838,500
Net Worth Requirement
$500,000
Cash Requirement
$150,000
Royalty Fee
6%
Ad Royalty Fee
2%
Technology Fee
$400/mo.
Term of Agreement
10 years
Is Franchise Term Renewable?
Yes
Financing
Third Party
Veterans Incentive
$10,000 off franchise fee

Available Territories

Franchising opportunities available in the following regions

United States

Training & Support Programs

Comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed

Training

On the Job Training
40 hours
Classroom Training
40 hours

Ongoing Support

Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
Franchisee Intranet Platform

Marketing Support

Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App

Operations & Requirements

Key operational details and requirements for running this franchise

Is absentee ownership allowed?
Yes
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
No
Can this franchise be run part time?
No
# of employees required to run
4-8
Are exclusive territories available?
No

Ranking History

Discover Strength performance in the Franchise rankings over recent years

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Updated: December 12th, 2022