A new gym franchise designed for a niche demographic is expanding nationally. Is your state on the radar? 

Cloud 9 Weight Loss Studio, which is targeted to a 30-50 year old demographic, is expanding in 2017. The boutique studio model is designed for individuals who are intimidated by the gym environment, and offers group classes.

Mark Wise, national franchise manager, said the brand plans to open 10 new franchises by this time next year, ideally with at least one in each state.

A Cloud 9 studio requires a 100 square metre floor space, and starts at $60,000- $70,000 for a turnkey model. It is ideal for an owner/operator structure as it keeps staff costs down, especially if a franchisee has a Certificate III in personal training as they can take the classes.

Course training and branding is also provided, but the franchisee/franchisor relationship is collaborative too.

“We want to focus the attention on franchisees as partners – we want their feedback too,” said Wise.

Interested in Cloud 9? Find out more about becoming a franchisee.