When you buy a Zoo fitness franchise, you’re buying a unique business model that benefits not only you as the franchise owner but the members who are taking advantage of Zoo as an elite fitness center.  

 

Zoo takes pride in having convenient, easily accessible locations in secondary shopping centers that allow for frequent visits since 2005, while remaining small to medium sized to ensure a friendly, community-like environment.  

 

This makes Zoo membership appealing to potential members of all ages and demographics from teenagers to senior citizens.  

 

This offers a competitive edge and allows members to stay challenged and excited with their exercise routines.  

 

Special Products and Service

Offers Consumers love great deals and variety of different services that a gym offers. Not only does this generate revenue but it helps increase and retains customer membership.  

 

 

 

The Zoo fitness franchise offers a proven system with strong marketing opportunities and name recognition. The Zoo fitness franchise business model works by keeping the size of the club in the small to medium range with a low overhead. Our top-of-the-line equipment combined with low monthly dues is a business model that will give you a competitive edge!   

 

  

 

At Zoo Fitness Club, there is a wealth of ongoing sales and revenues you will be able to take advantage of as a franchise owner:  

 

Membership enrollment fee – The new member enrollment fee ranges between $49 and $99 and covers the cost of membership processing, an initial health and fitness consultation, and equipment orientation.  

 

Monthly membership fee – The monthly membership fees go between $9.99 and $29.99 based on the type and length of membership. (Fees may vary, depending upon location, amenities, and promotions, etc.)  

 

Family membership add-on – Immediate family members may join at a discounted rate.  

 

Personal training fees – Many members find they benefit from the added structure, motivation and expertise provided by a professional trainer in a one-on-one situation.  

 

The Zoo Store – Men’s and women’s fitness clothing and totes, bearing the Zoo logo, are available for purchase.  

 

Health and weight loss products – Nutritional and weight loss products, bars, shakes, water and energy drinks will provide additional revenue stream.  

 

Tanning and Infrared Saunas – Can produce a strong income stream.    

 

 

 

Once you purchase a Zoo Fitness Center, you will attend training at Zoo University and receive support that’s offered from Zoo’s corporate headquarters through conference calls, emails and on-site assistance.  

 

 

 

When you purchase a Zoo fitness franchise, our continued success becomes dependent upon your success. Our knowledge, expertise, experience, and resources-combined with The Zoo's established systems and procedures-will be available to help you successfully negotiate these important initial hurdles.  

 

The Zoo Health Club Fitness Franchise has developed professional individual health club web sites for all 50 states and soon to be opened locations, increasing search engine presence, brand recognition and member leads. We are capturing new member leads for you before you even own the territory.    

 

 

 

The Zoo Health Club fitness franchise attracts all age groups, singles, couples and families: a real health club that offers a fast, fun, effective and affordable workout.  

 

Most Zoo Heath Club Fitness Franchises vary in size, floor plan and layout. Much of it has to do with the shape of your space. Our clubs will range from 3,000 to over 10,000 sq. feet.  

 

The build out requirements are minimal and straight forward with an open floor plan for maximizing space.  

 

Finding the right location is crucial. Most of our franchisees take advantage of our in house real estate agents who work hard in getting the best lease terms and conditions.    

 

 

 

Zoo Health Clubs are looking for qualified candidates that have a genuine interest in helping people become more healthy and fit. Your honest belief in the benefits of a Zoo membership will help overcome a potential new member’s initial doubts and skepticism. People invariably wish to feel good about themselves and leading a healthy lifestyle is vital to such well-being. The caring, guidance, and support you offer each of your members will be your most valuable asset.  

 

Business and sales experience are pluses to have but not a requirement in becoming a Zoo owner. Fitness industry experience will certainly shorten your learning curve; however, it is not necessary for success. Zoo’s founders and leaders have much experience in the fitness franchising industry.  

 

Your vision, dedication and hard work, combined with our proven systems and years of experience to maximize your chances of obtaining the greatest financial awards associated with business ownership.    

 

Financial Requirements  

 

Start-up costs will vary depending upon the size of your club and the build-out and equipment requirements.

 

Total cash investment costs can be as low as $73,899 for a small Zoo Health Club fitness franchise - based on leasing equipment.  

 

Leasing equipment – rather than purchasing – is recommended, due to the lower initial cost.  

 

 

Franchise Fee	$14,999 upon signing of franchise agreement
Pre-Opening	$4,000 - $7,500 due two weeks prior to opening
Office Supplies	$200 - $500
Office Equipment	$500 - $2,500
Opening Inventory	$500
Insurance	$500 - $2,500
Signage	$500 - $4,000
Equipment Package (leased)	$8,500 - $29,750
Equipment Package (purchased)	$119,000
Rent/security deposit	$6,000 - $21,000
Leasehold Improvements	$5000 - $75,000
Utility Deposits	$100 - $500
Licenses/ Permits	$100 - $1,000
Legal	$500 - $2,500
Travel/ Lodging for Training	$1,000 - $3,000
Miscellaneous start-up costs	$500 - $2,500 (as incurred)
Fictitious Name Incorporation	$500 - $2,500 (as incurred)
Pre-Sale Costs	$1,000 - $1,500 (as incurred)
3-Months Operating Funds	$5,000 - $20,000 (as incurred)
Totals (if equipment is leased)	$48,399 to 189,249
Totals (if equipment is purchased)	$73,899 to $278,499

 

 

Franchisee Fee if:  

  

 

Under this program, you will sign a Regional Development Agreement; under which we will assign you a defined territory within which you must:  

The total investment necessary for a Regional Franchise ranges from $183,250 to $436,680, which includes a regional franchise fee ranging from $162,000 to $360,888, or more. This depends upon the population in your territory, which must be paid to the Franchisor.