Indians learnt to pay attention to their health during COVID-19 pandemic and most of them became serious about physical fitness particularly. This meant good news for gym owners across the country and even the international fitness brands like Plus Fitness paid attention to this changing trend. This award-winning Australian fitness franchise now intends to make people healthier and its plan is to continue its opening spree with a new gym every 21 days. In India, the Plus Fitness motto is going to be, “Working towards a Healthier India.”
A New Gym Every 21 Days
Currently, Plus Fitness has more than 300 franchises worldwide and since 1996, when it was established, the company has continued to attract franchise partners, 40% of whom are multiple club-owners. The main features of this franchise are effective to support staff training, turnkey set up, extensive backups and gym software solutions. These features make this Australian fitness brand and gym chain an attractive and efficient business option. Plus Fitness members receive high-end gym services at affordable prices and the space is equipped with world-class facilities, including high-quality commercial gym equipment. The members also enjoy facilities like Infra-red saunas, which is included in the membership cost.
Doing Better Business In Fitness
Mr Siraj Lalani, Master Franchisee for Plus Fitness 24/7, explains his association with the world-class fitness brand, saying, “If recent researches are to be believed, there are six million active fitness enthusiasts in India spending around $400 annually on fitness services; thus, skyrocketing the Indian fitness industry to a whopping $2.6 billion market size.” With Plus Fitness, Mr Lalani intends to claim that space with a combination of high-quality, affordable & accessible ways to stay healthy for Indians.
Mr Lalani further says, “The burgeoning awareness on health & fitness, gym culture, personalized fitness training programmes, & rise in personal disposable income has been some of the market drivers in this segment. The fitness industry is growing as consumers have become more aware of their health & the benefits of exercising. Health and Fitness is where you should invest and Plus Fitness is the Brand for your Investment.”
Franchise Fact:
• Area: 2,500 – 4,000 sq. ft
• Investment to the tune of 85 lakhs - 1.5 Cr.
• R.O.I. - 33%
• Breakeven - 2.5 years
A World-Class Experience
Plus Fitness offers global membership to its clients, which is valid across more than 300 clubs all over the world. Members also receive 100% cashback offer when they use the facility for 250 days a year. Other highlights of this chain are its competitive prices and a gym facility of global standards. Mr Lalani is confident that all this is really enticing for the Indian public.
Mr Faiz Sopariwala, Business Development Head, speaks about the brand’s India plans, as he mentions, “We have hit the ground running in 2021. We have two gyms under fit-out and 3 more in the pipeline, which would be opened between April and June 2021. We are well-established in Western India but now we are aiming at creating a network of more than 50 Plus Fitness 24/7 clubs across the country. We are willing to invest more than Rs 75 crores by 2025, into expanding this franchise network.”
For more information, you can visit their website.
Prominent business publications like Forbes India, Hindustan Times, The Indian Saga, Your Story, and Mid-Day have covered Plus Fitness gyms for its successful run so far.
Whether you want to join this brand to shed weight or gain a business, Plus Fitness is a great way to start now!
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