Why choose franchising?

With the franchise industry playing an integral role in supporting the Irish Business Sector, There has been no better time to take advantage of being your own boss and ensuring financial security for years to come. With the vast amount franchise markets to choose from, ranging from food, accounting, real estate and the ever - growing fitness industry., we are seeing a huge increase in business opportunities. A recent study conducted by Trinity College, Dublin stated that ‘’Irish people spend over €2.4 billion on sports and fitness related activities every year. The health and fitness industry in Ireland is mainly driven by the under 35 female market segment. A combined 850,000 male and female gym members spend appropriately €435 million on membership per year’’. As the importance of being healthy is paraded in the media on a daily basis and backed by politicians across Ireland, there has never been a better opportunity to cement yourself within the Fitness Franchise Market and reap the rewards that are clear to see.

Here at Fit4Less Ireland, we offer independence, financial security and most importantly a proven business model that has been tried and tested. Fit4Less are the largest provider of fitness franchises in Ireland and Europe with over 60 clubs across Europe and the UK with a number of franchisees running multiple sights. We offer a brand that is recognized as a market leader with a business model that ensures all our clubs open in profit. With various clubs opening there doors with over 1000 members, Franchisees have seen a return of investment with 2 years and an increasing profit margin each financial year. Compare this to other franchise opportunities; such as real estate in which you may not see a ROI until the 3rd or 4th year of the business, the Fit4Less franchise rewards its franchisees with financial security throughout the business’s lifecycle.

Although the desire to be your own boss and sole independence factor is a highly attractive selling point of a franchise, it can also be one of the biggest downfalls to the failure of many businesses. With Fit4Less franchises, Training and support is offered at every step of the businesses lifecycle whether it be in marketing, operations or sales. If at a certain stage the franchisee wants to opt out and sell the franchise on, the Fit4Less team will support and ensure that the separation is smooth and in the best interest of both parties. In comparison, Real estate franchises are solely dependent upon the franchisee and the persistence to achieve at all costs. If the business model is unsuccessful at the start, it’s likely to carry through until the business eventually reaches breaking point.

With any successful franchise, the building blocks to success have to be proven over time, tested in various locations and in various financial circumstances. A strong sales and marketing team also play a very important role in the success of any franchise. With a brand that is recognized across the UK and Europe and a tested sales & marketing strategy, Fit4less has secured its place in the world of franchising as a business that operates a formula with a direct route to financial security. Members receive incredible value for money with some paying as little as €24.99 a month for state of the art facilities and highly qualified staff at every F4L location. Our franchisees are experiencing record - breaking sales performances, with many several months and in some cases years ahead of their initial business plans.

As the fitness industry continues to grow in Ireland, We are seeing our existing franchisees securing multiple F4L franchises. The franchisee of Fit4Less Lisburn is in the process of opening his second site in Northern Ireland stated that ‘I opened the first F4L club in Lisburn in Northern Ireland five years ago and I’ve never looked back. I’m now moving into my second club and feeling the same excitement again!’

In conclusion, there are hundreds of franchise opportunities on the market today. However, a very small amount can offer a ROI within 2 years, consistent support throughout the businesses lifecycle and most importantly, financial success through a proven business model. With every franchise there is a risk factor, however, we at Fit4less have looked in great detail at every possibility to allow each franchisee the opportunity to succeed. We take pride in brand and we will never allow a site to open in an area that that doesn’t meet our strict demographical guidelines, our proven business model and the Fit4less image.

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For more information about Fit4Less Franchising please email us at info@energieireland.ie and request a free brochure.