Fitness Matters Franchising Pty Ltd

Finally! A gym that cares about YOU! Fitness Matters is a boutique style health and fitness club that offers all the products, equipment, classes and services of a large chain, but with that warm, caring and customer focused club feel. At Fitness Matters you will be greeted by name with a smile and treated like a special friend, because to us that is exactly who you are!

Fitness Matters also place a great emphasis on results! It is our intention to create a happy & healthy world and a big part of that is ensuring all our members achieve real results! For this reason, we offer a results guarantee!*

The Fitness Matters Franchise Opportunity offers you a fun, fit and fabulous lifestyle where you can be your own boss with uncapped income, building your own wealth whilst making a difference to others! Fitness Matters are aiming for 100 clubs in Australia and New Zealand and want to be recognised for:-

• Excellence in Customer Service 
• An Outstanding Franchise Investment 
• An Employer of Choice 
• A Leading Corporate Citizen that Supports the Local Community

Fitness Matters plan to expand into regional areas where they can become part of the local community and from the 1st October we are very excited to announce our new online Nutrition Program called “nutrition matters.” We know that exercise alone will not get you the results you want. You are what you eat, so with this new initiative Fitness Matters can help people achieve even greater results!

Kylie Courtie our Director has over 15 years experience in the health and fitness industry and has a passion for educating and inspiring others to live a life they absolutely love. Her focus for Fitness Matters Franchising revolves around training, systems, support and accountability. Kylie has very high expectations, so has held back the growth to date ensuring the model is right. With the foundations in place, the group is now ready for significant growth and are seeking franchise partners to embark on this exciting journey of creating a happy and healthy world because we care!

Whether you are after an investment opportunity or a self employment opportunity, Fitness Matters can be rewarding to you both personally and financially. Where else do you get to work in a feel good industry, where every day you and your team can make a real difference in peoples lives by improving their health and fitness.

What do you get with a Fitness Matters Franchise?

• Initial comprehensive training and induction program; 
• Ongoing support and coaching program; 
• Fitness Matters Business Model; 
• Fitness Matters Operations Manual & Systems; 
• Fitness Matters Reputation and Branding; 
• Exclusive Territory; 
• Marketing & Promotions Strategies; 
• Group Buying Power; 
• National Website & Local Territory Website. 

Why should you consider a Fitness Matters Franchise?

• Field Support: We pride ourselves on excellence in customer service to our franchisees by ongoing training, coaching and support, so you are never on your own and when in doubt, we are only a phone call away. 
• Financial: Why work for someone else and create their wealth when you can create your own? The best part about being in business for you is that your income potential is uncapped and everything you do is for you. 
• Brand Credibility: It takes time to build a brand and credibility when you start your own business. Fitness Matters is an award winning brand with a reputation for being caring & friendly with customer service excellence. 
• Live the Lifestyle: How often do you get to do something you absolutely love and get paid for it? If you are after a fun, fit, healthy & rewarding lifestyle where you can make a difference in people’s lives every day, then a Fitness Matters franchise is for you. Live a life you absolutely love! 
• Simple Business Model: All the hard work and thinking has already been done with the business model, so you don’t need to have previous business experience or be a rocket scientist to run a Fitness Matters franchise! 

Franchise Selection Process

Please note however, the Fitness Matters Franchise opportunity is definitely not available to just anyone. If you are interested, you will need to follow our Franchise Selection Process to ensure you are a match for our brand and business model.

The selection process is designed for both parties (the potential franchisee and the franchisor) to ensure they are a good match. The process involves the following steps:

1. Register your interest online; 
2. Initial phone chat with our Franchise Selection Manager; 
3. Information Pack will be sent to you; 
4. Complete the Franchise Enquiry & Confidentiality Form; 
5. First meeting / Franchise Opportunity Presentation; 
6. Franchise Application Form, Due Diligence, Business Plan and $5,000 Refundable Deposit; 
7. Second Meeting – Franchise and Disclosure Documents Issued; 
8. 14 Day Cooling Off Period; 
9. Third Meeting – Sign Franchise Documents & pay a further $15,000 of franchise fee; 
10. 7 Day Cooling Off Period; 
11. Balance of Franchise Fee paid and Operations Manuals issued; 
12. Franchisee Induction and Initial Training Program; 
13. Franchise Pre-Sale / Start-up; 
14. Franchise Ongoing Support & Coaching Program. 

Either party can terminate the above selection process at any stage if they choose. The timeframe will vary for each applicant. This period allows for you and Fitness Matters to fully assess each other to ensure the business model is a perfect match to your business skills, needs, goals and personality.