Franchise Sisters – Franchise Business Radio
Franchise Sisters - Franchise Business Radio
Podcast Description
The Franchise Business Radio show was designed to interview business professionals, to educate and provide insider franchise knowledge to those considering investing (buying) a franchise. The goal is to provide insight to put aspiring entrepreneurs in a position to align wisely with the right franchise, dodge costly mistakes, and achieve success and financial independence. Franchise Business Radio is co-hosted by the Franchise Sisters and sponsored by their company Franchise Intellect, Insider Knowledge on Franchise Selection. Investigate before you Invest in a franchise by contacting the Franchise Sisters, Advanced Certified Franchise Consultants.
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The show focuses on topics related to franchising, entrepreneurship, and business operations, with episodes that include discussions on digital organization for entrepreneurs with Shawn Lemon, growth strategies from franchise leaders like Aaron Harper, and insights on franchise development from Trent Huey. Specific themes include responsible franchising, scaling businesses, and the importance of inclusivity in the franchise industry.
The Franchise Business Radio show was designed to interview business professionals, to educate and provide insider franchise knowledge to those considering investing (buying) a franchise. The goal is to provide insight to put aspiring entrepreneurs in a position to align wisely with the right franchise, dodge costly mistakes, and achieve success and financial independence. Franchise Business Radio is co-hosted by the Franchise Sisters and sponsored by their company Franchise Intellect, Insider Knowledge on Franchise Selection. Investigate before you Invest in a franchise by contacting the Franchise Sisters, Advanced Certified Franchise Consultants.
On this episode of Franchise Business Radio, hosts Pam Currie and Shari Currie Skjoldager sit down with Tony Wind, Director of Franchise Development at Anytime Fitness, to unpack how the world’s largest gym franchise scaled to 5,600+ locations across 43 countries (all seven continents!). Discover how the 24/7 access model, advanced security, and lean staffing create operational efficiency—and why a flat royalty structure can widen EBITDA margins as you grow.
Tony breaks down revenue streams beyond memberships—personal training, in-club PT/chiropractic sublease, and infrared red-light therapy saunas—plus typical initial investment ($458K–$908K), common SBA funding, multi-unit paths, and data-driven equipment planning. He also shares why Anytime Fitness reports a low annualized failure rate and how robust real estate, build-out, and coaching support set new owners up for success, including semi-absentee operators.
If you’re exploring a gym franchise, 24/7 fitness franchise, or Anytime Fitness franchise ownership, this conversation is packed with practical insights to help you investigate before you invest.
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