Monday - Friday

11am to 4pm

"The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do what you'd rather not. --Mark Twain "

This model of an Aerobic Exercise Studio besides Aerobics/Step Classes could include Pilates,Tai Chi,Yoga,Kickboxing ,Classes for Senior Citizens, Prenatal, Postpartum, (professionals in these fields could be screened & placed)

Frequently Asked Questions:

• What about Company Support?
• What are the Education Requirements?
• What are the hours of Operation?
• How long will it take to get open?
• How much money is needed?
• What are the monthly revenue and expenses?
• What area of the United States to open a Sweatshop?
• Why should I buy a Franchise?
• This is NOT a 5 day training, "Stamp" and you are a fitness professional organization!

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Support

• Turnkey Franchise
• Managers training manual
• Instructors training manual
• Policies and procedures Manual
• ongoing training of Manager by Sweatshop
• copies of new exercise routines
• training in handling telephone inquiries, selling membership
• continuing support and training from corporate office in Dallas, Texas

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Education

• All Franchisees/Managers/Instructors must be certified by ACE (American Council on Exercise) the 1st year
• American Council on Exercise
• A manager will run the studio( fitness professionals only) screened by the Sweatshop
• Franchisee needs no fitness experience
• Turnkey Franchise
• Franchisee may be a manager : screened by Sweatshop Staff
• Managers maintain & motivate a quality staff----their primary resposibility
• Managers handle the further training of aerobic instructors after they pass the Sweatshop Instructor Training Class
• Aerobic Instructors must keep current CPR certification
• Aerobic Instructors will have weekly class evaluations by the Manager & Monthly evaluations by the Sweatshop Staff

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Hours of Operation

• 6-11:30am : classes may be at 6,7,8,9 or 10AM ( 1 hour each)
• 4-9pm: classes may be at 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 PM (1 hour each)
• Saturdays 8-12am: classes may be at 8:30, 9:30,10:30AM
• Sundays: 1 class in afternoon possible

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How long will it take?

• franchisee must have the facility completed and furnished in 6 months
• franchisee signs lease agreement with a realtor for commercial space chosen by Sweatshop
• Sweatshop consults with franchisee about needed supplies and initial investments
• Turnkey Franchise

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How much money is needed?

• Initial franchise fee: The cost of a Sweatshop Franchise is $30,000 (U.S.)
• price includes Sweatshop Staff coming to your lease space to conduct training
• Turnkey Franchise
• commercial lease
• lease space finish out

Estimate of Initial Investment: $17,045

1. First & Last months Rent $5,195.00 (based on monthly rent of 2,597.50/mo., 3,000 sq. ft. commercial space)
2. carpet: $3,400
3. Mirrors: $1,800
4. Computer system: $1,500
5. desk: $400
6. Chair: $100
7. Printing: $1,000
8. Logo: $350
9. Building Sign: $1,400
10. Vacuum: $175
11. Stereo: $800
12. Microphone: $255
13. Telephone:$70/mo
14. Music for teaching:$500 (initial)
15. supplies: $100/mo

All the figures displayed are only estimates (3,000 sq.ft commercial space)

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• Rent: $2797.50 (based on 3,000 sq. ft space) estimate
• monthly franchise fee of $395
• Telephone: $70
• Electricity: $300
• Supplies: $100
• New Music: $60
• Manager's Salary: $2250 (based on $27K/yr)
• Instructor Salary:$960 (based on $20/class)
• Total Monthly Expenses: $6,932.5 (estimate)

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What area of the United States?

• Sweatshop Staff will be responsible for site selection in any city in the United States
• Sweatshop will fly to the city and determine acceptability of location (after franchise is purchased)
• Sweatshop Staff will also fly to your chosen city to conduct the training (our expense) after the franchise is purchased
• Securing a lease for the premises will be up to the franchisee + any finish out of building needed

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Why should I buy a franchise?

• U.S. Department of Commerce: Although only 8% of businesses are franchises, they represent 40% of all retail sales in the U.S.
• Proven methods are often better than trial and error
• FRANCHISEES ARE SUCCESSFUL
• be your own boss
• Turnkey Franchise (no experience needed)
• Do you like working with people?then it may be right for you!
• Would you like to make an impact on people's health and well being? then it may be right for you!
• Is teaching aerobic classes something you would enjoy? then it may be right for you!
• If you think you can run your own fitness business? then it may be right for you!
• Have you had thoughts about what you can do to contribute to the improvement of health and fitness of the people around you? then it may be right for you!

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© 2006, Charles Plafcan