Fernwood Women's Health Club
Concept:
Fernwood Fitness
Womens Health & Fitness Club
Our purpose in business and why we exist beyond making a profit is to empower woman to shine!
Womens Health & Fitness Club
Our purpose in business and why we exist beyond making a profit is to empower woman to shine!
Capital Investment Required:
Approximate $500,000+ new club
Cost will vary depending on size & site requirements
Cost will vary depending on size & site requirements
Sites Territories Available:
Queensland, NSW, Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia and Northern Territory
Qualifications Required:
• Have a passion for customer service
• Have a passion for health & fitness
• Have a passion to drive your own business
• Have a passion to make a difference
• Have a passion for leadership
• NB: 50% of our franchisees are male
• NB: No industry experience necessary
• Have a passion for health & fitness
• Have a passion to drive your own business
• Have a passion to make a difference
• Have a passion for leadership
• NB: 50% of our franchisees are male
• NB: No industry experience necessary
Business Established:
1989
Franchising Commenced:
1993
Training Provided:
• Three weeks comprehensive program
• E-learning modules
• This includes one week at National Support Office and two weeks in club
• Ongoing in-club support & training
• E-learning modules
• This includes one week at National Support Office and two weeks in club
• Ongoing in-club support & training
Marketing Support:
TV, Radio, Social Media, flyers, magazines, impact data, merchandise, products, signage, billboards, banners, posters, web, mobile apps & more...
Agreement Terms:
5 years + 5 years
Number Of Units:
73
Units Outside Country:
Will consider expanding internationally as master opportunities
FCA Member
Fernwood Women’s Health Clubs is a dominant player in the women’s-only fitness in Australia. It owes its success to the quality of the franchisees who work hard in partnership with Fernwood to make a difference in the lives of women.
Why Choose Fernwood
Over 21 years experience in the health & fitness industry
Points of Difference
Fernwood clubs offer a range of solutions for the health, fitness & well-being for all women. They offer a full service of cardio, weights, group classes, personal training, food coaching and caters to today’s women’s needs. Apart from the facilities, the club provides an environment of care & support that goes beyond traditional gyms. Fernwood is a health club & social connection for many women in the community.
Fernwood Support & Training
Business Achievments
Regularly winning awards and listed in business journals as one of the fastest growing and leading fitness franchise systems, Fernwood has grown to be largest health and fitness organisation in Australia, with 77 clubs, over 80,000 members, more than 2,200 employees and an annual turnover of almost $100 million.
Some recent accolades include:
Testimonials
Fernwood Fitness is a perfect fit for business owners who appreciate the marketing support and brand awareness that will build your business up without the head aches of trying to control every aspect of marketing your service/product throughout the year. As a male franchise, I feel the success of Fernwood is the ability of owners to be able to work on the business rather than in the business every day. The established Fernwood Intranet and Point of Sale Systems support franchise owners with the ability to connect into the club via the internet from anywhere in the world now possible.
Andrew Paul, Maroochydore Franchise Partner
Why Choose Fernwood
Over 21 years experience in the health & fitness industry
- A well branded and dominate player in women’s only fitness
- Lifestyle and financial rewards
- Opportunity for personal growth and achievements
- Full training and on going support
- Security of a long term franchise model
Points of Difference
Fernwood clubs offer a range of solutions for the health, fitness & well-being for all women. They offer a full service of cardio, weights, group classes, personal training, food coaching and caters to today’s women’s needs. Apart from the facilities, the club provides an environment of care & support that goes beyond traditional gyms. Fernwood is a health club & social connection for many women in the community.
Fernwood Support & Training
- E-learning
- Personal Development
- Staff Management & processes
- Industry Regulations & Awards
- Daily Management utilizing Fernwood Intranet system
- Marketing – brand & future campaigns
- Local level Marketing & support
- Ordering stock
- IT
- Sales
- Fernwood processes
- Group fitness Management & Programs
- Interaction with all National Support Staff
- Availability of Accredited courses as a RTO
Business Achievments
Regularly winning awards and listed in business journals as one of the fastest growing and leading fitness franchise systems, Fernwood has grown to be largest health and fitness organisation in Australia, with 77 clubs, over 80,000 members, more than 2,200 employees and an annual turnover of almost $100 million.
Some recent accolades include:
- 2008 - BRW Most Successful Private Business Award Winner
- 2008/07/05 - finalists in the Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) franchisor of the Year award
- 2005 - (FCA) nominates Fernwood as finalist for franchisor of the year
- 2005 - Diana Williams wins Telstra Australian Business Women of the Year
- 2005 - The four major Australian banks accredit Fernwood as a preferred franchise for lending
- 2004 - Fernwood listed in Business Review Weekly (BRW) ’Top Franchises’
Testimonials
Fernwood Fitness is a perfect fit for business owners who appreciate the marketing support and brand awareness that will build your business up without the head aches of trying to control every aspect of marketing your service/product throughout the year. As a male franchise, I feel the success of Fernwood is the ability of owners to be able to work on the business rather than in the business every day. The established Fernwood Intranet and Point of Sale Systems support franchise owners with the ability to connect into the club via the internet from anywhere in the world now possible.
Andrew Paul, Maroochydore Franchise Partner
Fernwood Women's Health Club News
Fernwood Women's Health Club launches free Facebook app to help women stick to health and fitness goals
30/11/2011 - A new free Facebook app has been launched by Fernwood Women's ...
Truly personal personal training at Fernwood Women's Health Club franchises
27/09/2011 - Personal training is no longer just for Hollywood superstars ...
Womens franchise opportunities with Fernwood Women's Health Club
13/07/2011 - Fernwood are looking for women with a passion for customer service ...
Fernwood's latest campaign aimed at health
16/09/2009 - 'Find your inner fox' is franchised fitness chain Fernwood’s ...
Fernwood founder supports Choice's call for regulation of diet fads
27/07/2009 - Diana Williams, the founder of Fernwood Women’s Health Club ...
Australia is now over 16 tonne lighter, thanks to Fernwood
24/07/2009 - Over 2,500 women have collectively lost an amazing 16,200kg ...










