Retro Fitness
#402 Franchise 500| Health clubs

Retro Fitness
Health clubs
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About
Founded

2002

Franchising Since

2006 (13 Years)

Corporate Address

43 Country Rd. 537 W.
Colts Neck, NJ 07722

CEO

Eric Casaburi

Financial Requirements
Initial Investment ⓘ

$944,250 - $1,592,500

Net-worth Requirement ⓘ

$1,500,000

Liquid Cash Requirement ⓘ

$450,000

Ongoing Fees
Initial Franchise Fee ⓘ

$69,000 - $69,000

Ongoing Royalty Fee

5%

Ad Royalty Fee

2%

Financing Options

Retro Fitness has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: 
franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll

Veteran Incentives

10% off franchise fee

Support Options
Ongoing Support

Purchasing Co-ops

Meetings/Conventions

Toll-Free Line

Grand Opening

Online Support

Security/Safety Procedures

Field Operations

Site Selection

Proprietary Software

Franchisee Intranet Platform

Marketing Support

Co-op Advertising

Ad Templates

Regional Advertising

Social media

SEO

Website development

Email marketing

Loyalty program/app

On-The-Job Training:

50 hours

Classroom Training:

20 hours

Absentee Ownership Allowed
Number of Employees Required to Run:

10 - 20

Retro Fitness is ranked #402 in the Franchise 500!
Bio
Founded by Eric Casaburi in 2002, New Jersey-based Retro Fitness began franchising in 2006. Retro Fitness gyms feature cardio equipment, circuit training equipment, movie theaters that play '80's films, weights, personal training, tanning, group fitness, a Retro Blends smoothie bar, supplements, and chiropractic services.
Cost
Initial Investment: Low - $944,250 High - $1,592,500
Units
-1.4%-2 UNITS (1 Year) +8.1%+11 UNITS (3 Years)

Units (Locations)

Where Seeking Franchisees:

Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Franchise Financing
Using 401(K)/IRA Funds
  • Tax Penalty-Free
  • Debt Free
  • Expert Guidance
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Updated: June 27th, 2019
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