LA BOXING Fitness Center

A Better Business
LA Boxing offers its members a heart-thumping, calorie-burning workout that is simply unmatched in the fitness industry. In just one hour, a boxing, kickboxing or mixed martial arts class burns 800 to 1,000 calories, relieves stress and builds self-confidence. Members come back again and again – and recruit their friends – because they get a great workout, have fun, and see results fast.

• Signature workout
  The LA Boxing Workout™ mirrors an actual boxing, kickboxing or mixed martial arts bout with five, three-minute rounds separated by one-minute active breaks. Using a heavy bag, gloves, jump rope, timer and music, the workouts build cardio endurance and muscle tone. The concept is unique in that it teaches proper punching and kicking form and basic fighting techniques while offering a full-body workout. Classes are taught in a group setting to boost participation and intensity, and they are scheduled at convenient times. LA Boxing also offers a full range of free weights, weight machines and cardio equipment.
   
• Boxers turned instructors
  Most LA Boxing instructors have amateur or professional fighting experience. These highly qualified instructors draw on their expertise to design high-intensity boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts classes that are challenging, yet fun and yield excellent body results in a short amount of time. Private lessons are offered at each LA Boxing location.
   
• Unique fitness focus
  LA Boxing is dedicated to boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts, unlike big-box gyms that offer a class or two on a wood dance floor. LA Boxing members don’t punch or kick the air. They wear 16-ounce gloves and attack a 150-pound bag that has positive and negative resistance, like a bench press. Professional fighters train alongside regular people doing their daily workouts.
   
• Client appeal
  LA Boxing’s unique concept appeals to members of all ages, in particular the demographic most likely to belong to a gym: men and women ages 24-36 with a household income of at least $60,000. Women enjoy an environment that is energetic, positive, empowering and teaches self-confidence. Men experience improved confidence, physical skills, stress relief and a stronger sense of self.
   
• Sell merchandise
  LA Boxing sells a full range of boxing equipment and apparel: Main EventŪ boxing gloves, protective gear, fitness supplements and beverages, and high-fashion and athletic clothing.

The Opportunity
A Better Opportunity
LA Boxing is at the forefront of the booming fitness industry with its unique focus on boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts, which is billed by top media and industry observers as the fastest-growing sport in the world.

In 2007, fitness industry revenues nationwide totaled $18.5 billion, and in January 2008, 41.5 million people in the United States belonged to a health club, according to the International Health Racquet & Sportsclub Association.

The franchise industry also is flourishing. In 2005, all types of franchised businesses provided 11 million jobs, met a $278.6 billion payroll and contributed $880.9 billion to the U.S. economy, an International Franchise Association study says. The association also lists health and sports as two of the fastest-growing franchise concepts from 2000 to 2006.

LA Boxing is no exception. In July 2008, the IHRSA ranked LA Boxing ninth among the top 25 fastest-growing fitness companies. From 2006 to 2007, LA Boxing expanded the number of its locations by 80%.

As a franchise owner, you will profit from LA Boxing’s fast-growing fitness concept based on the solid, centuries-long foundation of boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts.
LA Boxing franchise owners enjoy:

• A recognizable brand
  LA Boxing is the world’s largest boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts gym franchise. LA Boxing has a stellar reputation based on solid values and leadership. A solid brand reduces risk and increases stability, which makes for strong resale value. When people think mixed martial arts, boxing or kickboxing fitness, they think LA Boxing.
  
  LA Boxing has been featured in dozens of newspapers, business journals, fitness magazines, entrepreneur websites, and TV news and entertainment programs. Print and online publications include The New York Times, Muscle & Fitness, Entrepreneur Magazine, Entrepreneur.com, Men’s Fitness and Maxim. TV appearances include NBC, CBS, FOX News, Extra and MTV shows such as "Life of Ryan" and "Celebrity Fit Club."
   
• A solid business model
  LA Boxing franchises don’t just survive, they thrive. Since LA Boxing began franchising in 2004, stores have opened across the country and in Puerto Rico at a very rapid rate. Franchise owners who follow the system, proactively seek support, promote staff synergy, and execute solid business practices enjoy successful stores.
   
• Proven money-makers
  As a franchise owner, you will make money by selling memberships, personal training, fitness supplements and beverages, and merchandise such as Main Event boxing gloves and protective gear. LA Boxing sells a popular line of high-fashion clothing, as well as athletic apparel. A single gym breaks even with about 400 members, with maximum membership of about 800. With 800 members, you are making money, and your gym is packed.
   
• Tools for success
  LA Boxing is a true turnkey operation with systems in place to ensure your success. We offer a nationwide broker network and in-house real estate development team. From selecting your ideal territory and site location to assisting with letters of intent and assistance with negotiating your lease, the LA Boxing staff is here for you every step of the way. LA Boxing also will assist in locating and recruiting qualified applicants for your crucial positions. You will also receive training, manuals, guidelines, and sales, marketing and public relations support. Once your store is up and running, you will receive monthly reports that include membership satisfaction surveys. The LA Boxing corporate team is with you every step of the way and is fully committed to ensuring your success.
   
• A better life
  Owning a successful LA Boxing franchise gives you the opportunity to better your life while helping others better their lives through increased physical fitness. You will enjoy extra income, and you will avoid the headaches that come with starting a business from scratch. Don’t do it alone. Join the LA Boxing franchise team today.

Jackie Cirincione
Port Chester, NY
Owns LA Boxing gyms in Mamaroneck, NY, and Secaucus, NJ.

"It is very empowering to own your own business. It makes you feel more solid, that you have accomplished something great. When we came for our discovery day, Anthony Geisler personally took us to four LA Boxing gyms. He took the time to show us around and answer our questions. We felt he had a great concept and that we were doing the right thing by joining the LA Boxing team."

"LA Boxing has a great corporate team to back you up. They always give you new ideas and introduce new avenues for you to grow. They have experts in many areas, from legal to sales and merchandise support. It is nice to get professional opinions on how things are supposed to work. Many franchise owners have never run a business before, so they are not familiar with all of the different hats that you need to wear. The corporate team is there to answer all of your questions."

"Our first gym has more than 800 members, and many of them socialize and make friends on top of getting a great workout. When we see our members come in five out of seven days, we know there is a good atmosphere. It is just like 'Cheers,' where everybody knows your name. We are big fans of LA Boxing. We are part of the family."

Mike Searls
Eleven territories in CO
Owns LA Boxing gyms in Littleton, Westminster, Lone Tree and Parker, CO, and plans to open seven more stores in Colorado.

"My wife was a member of LA Boxing, and I was looking for a business in which to invest. I took a class and fell in love with the concept. I wanted something that was new and innovative, and LA Boxing fit that bill. I am excited for LA Boxing to become a household name. That is why I invested now. You have to get in early or you will miss the boat. As a franchisee, I would buy the whole company, if I could."

"The beauty of LA Boxing is it has a very unique business model. If you understand it and follow it, it definitely works. You still have to be a business owner and run your business, but they give you the formula, the secret sauce. If you do what they recommend, you will be successful. We profit most through membership sales. Merchandise sales are a small part of what we do, but it is great branding. We sell a lot of gloves, hand wraps and T-shirts."

Tate Marshall
Manassas, VA
Owns LA Boxing gyms in Chantilly, Reston and Woodbridge, VA and Winter Springs, FL.

"I was looking for a business I could enjoy the rest of my life and one that could involve my family. LA Boxing is all this and more. The corporate headquarters is a great resource. Whenever I pick up the phone and call, they always are there to help and answer questions. The corporate office provides a framework, and we add our personality to that framework. We have the freedom to experiment and put our stamp on the company."

"LA Boxing gyms are meant to be small, so there is a more intimate relationship among our staff members, trainers and clients. When you walk in the door, you are not going to be a number or be ignored. You are going to be welcomed by someone who is genuinely happy to see you. Probably 30% to 35% of our members also are members at other gyms. They go there to socialize; they come here to sweat. It is empowering, it is fun, and it beats the heck out of working out on a treadmill."

Marc L. Stelley
El Paso, TX
Owns an LA Boxing gym in El Paso, TX, and is in the process of expanding to a second location in the same city.

"The corporate office starts at the top with Anthony Geisler. I truly admire his vision for LA Boxing. The rest of the crew does an awesome job to make sure the brand stays reputable. We are all heading toward the same goal of having a national and international presence as one of the top fitness facilities in the nation. The corporate team has been there for me from the beginning, and it has given me the opportunity to do something great for myself."

With LA Boxing, you have lower expenses and fewer headaches because you are not dealing with millions of gym members. You have a maximum of about 800 members per location. We are a little smaller and specialized; we are not everything to everybody. LA Boxing is more of a neighborhood and family environment. If you like people, this is a great business to get into. I would rather know my customer than have so many members that I don’t know who they are."

You Can Be a Success Story

With LA Boxing, you have a recipe for success. We provide a proven concept, a great brand, a wealth of knowledge, opportunities to grow, and limitless training and support. You provide your ambition, a can-do attitude, a team-based mentality, and a commitment to run the best possible franchise.

The result: a better business, a better client, and a better you.

Call us today to learn more about your future with LA Boxing. Then, join us for a discovery day, where we will walk you through a day in the life of an LA Boxing team member. You will learn details, visit the stores, meet the managers and instructors, and get all of your questions answered.

We look forward to working with you.



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