An opportunity to earn a six figure income while working flexibly and helping others to improve their health and well-being
fit20 is revolutionising the health and fitness industry with a recession proof business model. Studios have excellent economics, units are small so rents and operating costs are low, energy costs are minimal (studios do not need heating through the winter and there are no changing rooms or showers to heat or maintain).
But that's not all. At fit20, we provide highly effective scientifically proven training that demands minimal time commitment. Our membership numbers continue to soar, making this your unparalleled opportunity to join an award-winning, established, forward thinking and rapidly growing international brand.
What you get from fit20
Proven Franchise Formula
Launched in 2009, fit20 was voted the #1 Franchise Brand in the Netherlands in 2020 and is now located in 15 countries, with over 170 studios, and more than 20,000 members worldwide.
Outstanding Economics
Great unit economics and return on investment (ROI), with only £35K Average Investment and £75K Average Revenues. Typically break-even is achieved during months 6 to 7, at around 60 to 80 members. Return on investment usually within 2 years.
Comprehensive Training
You don’t need a background in health & fitness. We provide our Franchise Owners, and their Personal Trainers, with comprehensive training in our unique training method, through our fit20 Academy. You will also be provided with extensive training in all fit20 business systems enabling you to become a successful studio owner.
Excellent Business Support
You will receive excellent support setting up your studio, from finding the best location, studio design & fitting out, to marketing for launch. Ongoing business and marketing support is provided along with enjoyable weekly meetings with the fit20 UK Head Office team.
fit20 training is unique and effective
Most people believe that fitness training takes at least a few hours every week with several sessions per week, but science is starting to tell a different story. The largest ever study in sports science suggests that fit20 training, once a week for 20 minutes with a personal trainer, is optimal.
Our training method is based on the latest scientific findings about effective and efficient training to improve fitness and health. You book your 20 minute weekly session ahead of time to stay on track. Because you have an appointment, you don’t have to wait. There is no need to change or shower because we train at a slow and precise pace in a custom cooled studio. Most members show measurable results within a few sessions, and more importantly, they feel stronger and fitter.
Our studio members love us
Our customers do love us, and this is reflected in our industry leading customer retention rates!
Next Steps
Please fill out your details below to request more information and we will send you a copy of our prospectus. You will then be able to arrange a call to discuss the fit20 franchise opportunity further and to ask any questions that you may have.
Note: You can have a fit20 studio up and running for £30,000 to £50,000 (expenses may vary with the fit-out for your new studio influencing total start-up cost), this includes the initial franchise fee of £15,000 for a single fit20 studio.
We recommend a minimum £20,000 personal investment.
Government led funding may be available for up to 75% of the startup costs.
Ending on a high, fit20 a year in review
While traditional gyms have struggled to entice members back since lockdowns eased, fit20 has bucked the trend. This will be down to a combination of reasons, not least because we are naturally socially distanced and hygienic, but also because we have a great team of Franchise Owners. We work to ensure that they have the support, assets, systems and technology to really thrive. Their customers love them and return week after week.
Today, fit20 has over 19,000 members across 11 countries. Our franchise model is set up so that new locations can break even in six to nine months. Our highly profitable business model works by combining human interaction with cutting-edge technology in boutique style studios. High intensity training is the fastest-growing segment within the fitness industry today.
It is no surprise that we have been lucky to receive a number of Awards Nominations this year and that our CEO, Walter Vendel, was selected as Top Influential European Franchise Figure by Seeds Consulting.
We were also thrilled to be featured in the Best Startup UK Magazine as one of the best Sheffield based Health Care startups and companies to work for. We were selected due to exceptional performance in the categories of innovation, growth, management, and societal impact
Niri Patel, Managing Director of fit20 UK said: “Our science-based training transforms the lives of our customers and it is wonderful for us as an innovative and caring brand, to receive this recognition. I’m proud of what we do, as are our incredible team of franchised studio owners and certified personal trainers!”
We believe the accolades are well deserved. This last year, following a trial in over 100 of our studios in Holland, we introduced our unique sensor technology into the fit20 UK studios. This innovative technology helps members to concentrate on the tempo of their training whilst their personal trainer ensures that their form is as good as it can be. Sensor technology enables fit20 members to consistently improve the quality of their training, working towards an optimal technique and therefore gaining the maximum benefits from their fit20 training.
Perhaps some of our biggest news came right at the start of the year, on 27 January 2021, when the pre-print of what is now known as the fit20 study* was published. This ground-breaking study, the largest ever done in movement science. was unequivocally positive about the effects of fit20 training on strength, health, and wellbeing. fit20 is now scientifically proven to have an incredible effect on improving strength and providing massive health benefits as a result.
Certainly, when we entered the second year of the Covid 19 Pandemic, we could have never envisaged such a successful year. We now look forward to 2022 which will see the opening of our first fit20 studio in Scotland; Edinburgh West is due to open its doors at the start of the year!
We would like to take this opportunity to wish you a happy, prosperous and healthy 2022,
From the fit20 UK Team.
The wonderful stories from members whose lives have been transformed, the success of franchisees across the world and the overwhelming scientific research proving the results of fit20 was more than enough for me to want to become part of the fit20 family.
“I get so much out of the support we receive from fit20. One of the great things about fit20 is The Academy which is the training process that we use to learn about the fit20 concept and way of training. There is continuous learning available so all studio owners and PTs have all the skills they need to optimise training for each customer and learn about any new advances in technology or science developed by the head office."
The level of support fit20 offers its franchisees is phenomenal. While preparing to launch and in these early stages of operation, the general premise has been: if I find I’m spending more than five minutes thinking about something, just call head office, and they will quickly steer me in the right direction. This is not only time-saving, but also very reassuring! Even if you need very specific information, tailored to just one of your studio members, you have the knowledge and experience of a whole team of trainers, therapists and physios to draw on.”
"Slow motion high intensity training will explode in the near future, science indicates that. fit20 is so far ahead of the game and is well positioned to be world market leaders and I am super proud to be part of that."
“It is the member’s stories and amazing results that convinced me to open my own studio. I love running a studio and having my own business while being able to rely on fit20 for the latest research on fitness and business/marketing support from head office. I enjoy sharing our successes with our community of franchise owners in our weekly calls.”
"When I heard about fit20, I realised this was a concept that would be really easy to scale. The typical fitness proposition is not very appealing for a lot of people, whereas fit20, I could see, could help so many people who don’t want to or can't commit to spending hours in the gym. I saw the opportunity to be part of a movement that’s changing how we look after ourselves and our health. I’ve got two successful studios and in the planning stages of opening a third."
