Buying a Franchise
He Got Hooked on SweatHouz as a Customer. Now He’s CEO of More Than 100 Studios.
Nico Varano used to evaluate businesses for a living. Then a boxing injury led him into SweatHouz's private suites — he never left.
Fitness Businesses
Building a Business
How This Former CIA Officer Turned Her Spycraft Skills Into a Female Rucking Movement
By Jon Bier
Buying a Franchise
She Protected the President’s Life Before She Opened a Fitness Center. Here’s How She Deals With Imposter Syndrome.
She Coleman owns a location of The Camp Transformation Center, and her journey through multiple male-dominated industries has taught her a lot about strength.
Buying a Franchise
The Top 15 Fitness Franchises You Can Buy in 2023
If you're a health enthusiast, a fitness franchise may be right for you.
Buying a Franchise
When Her Studio Burned Down, She Taught Classes in a Church Basement. Now She Has 10 Locations.
Kika Stretch Studios is all about teaching students to relax. To succeed, its founder had to learn to do that herself.
Thought Leaders
50 Years Into Running a Business, Jazzercise Founder Judi Sheppard Missett Doesn’t Believe in Productivity for Productivity’s Sake: ‘I Focus More on Intention’
The founder reveals the routines and habits that have been formative to her success.
Thought Leaders
These Two Female Fitness Instructors Were Dismissed by Investors. Now, the Joke’s on Them.
Their success came from leaning into their background, not shying away from it.
By Mita Mallick
Buying a Franchise
10 Best Fitness Franchises to Own in 2022
These choices can get your entrepreneurial journey in shape.
Building a Business
Three Simple Truths That Will Make or Break Your Business and Fitness Goals
Succeeding in both arenas comes down to these three things.
Building a Business
Why Fitness Franchise F45 Embraces (and Executes) New Ideas
Fast decisions and implementation keep the business moving forward.
By Jason Feifer
Thought Leaders
Pure Barre’s President Is Getting the Brand in Top Shape
The young franchisor has focused on improving operations -- and sales have increased as a result.
Buying a Franchise
This Franchisee Ditched a High-Powered Corporate Career to Run Her Own Cycling Studios
Lisa Locker spent decades climbing the corporate ladder. But as a CycleBar franchisee, she's found a whole new challenge.
Business News
Fitness Business is Strengthening and Blossoming as One Great Entrepreneurial Opportunity
How to Firm Fitness Business Roots
Buying a Franchise
After Explosive Growth, the CEO of Orangetheory Explains How He’s Moving So Fast
The fitness franchise has increased revenue by 137 percent in the last three years.
Buying a Franchise
This One Habit Changed How Tim McGraw Thinks and Works
The secret to better work relationships, focus and teamwork might be simpler than you think.
By Linda Lacina
Thought Leaders
How Kate Hudson Created a Million-Member Fitness Movement with Fabletics
To turn her passion into a global business, the Oscar-nominated actress took a great idea and added a whole lot of sweat.
By Dan Bova
Entrepreneurs
More People Flocking to Fitness Classes Inspired by Ballet, Cycling and Tech
Recent findings from MyFitnessPal also show a dip in interest in yoga.
By Carolyn Sun
Entrepreneurs
YouTube Fitness Star Cassey Ho’s 3 Quick Health Tips For Busy Entrepreneurs
The popular pilates instructor says these are the essential cornerstones of staying fit and eating right when you're on a tight schedule.
Buying a Franchise
Former New York Times Pressman Worked Out a Strong Career Change in Mid-Life With Retro Fitness
At 38, Warren De Stefano said goodbye to newspapers and hello to a unique gym franchise, helping disabled military veterans along the way.
Buying a Franchise
This Franchisee Left a Life of Crime (Others’ Crimes) to Focus on Fitness
Government prosecutor April Porter had seen more than enough horrific sex offenses and homicides. She decided to walk away.
By Joan Oleck
Buying a Franchise
This Man Lost Weight and Found a Career in a Fitness Franchise
Josh Carter's Fit Body Boot Camp franchise allowed his passion to become his career.
By Carly Okyle
Building a Business
Meet the Fearless Female Franchisors Who are Living Their Dreams
Two franchisors who took big risks to bring their passions to life.
By Gwen Moran
Buying a Franchise
How an Injured Rodeo Champ Started a Business That Caught the Eye of Daymond John
Ryan Ehmann knows what it means to fall down and get back up again.
By Jason Daley
Buying a Franchise
Entrepreneur’s Franchise Forecast
Our list of the top 10 trending categories for 2016.
Thought Leaders
6 Things Wearing a Skirt Taught Me
How an idea about adding style to athletic success fed one woman's entrepreneurship.
By Joe De Sena
Buying a Franchise
Are People Your Passion? Here Are 111 Franchises That Might Suit You.
Pick your passion from our list of top personal-service franchises.
Buying a Franchise
Bringing a New Fitness Franchise to the Pacific Northwest
Rick Hascall knew that Workout Anytime would be a hit in Oregon and the surrounding area.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
Bouncing Back From Failure, a Fitness Business Gets It Right
MaxOut Strength Systems went through a serious rough period.
By Jason Daley