Today we’d like to introduce you to Austin Wright.
So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
I started in the fitness industry over 14 years ago. Over the last decade, I worked my way up in one of the largest international-chain franchises and became Regional Vice President overseeing 16 clubs in Southern California. My goal was always to become an owner and open my own club(s), and in early 2017 I was given this opportunity with my first club – Anytime Fitness, El Segundo.
I chose Anytime Fitness for a couple reasons, but mainly because it is ranked as one of the Top 10 franchises to own (in any industry) by Entrepreneur Magazine, and it’s also the largest fitness chain in the world, giving access 24/7 to over 4,000 clubs, to all members.
For my location, I searched many areas of LA but ultimately chose the South Bay due to the great demographics and real estate, an awesome city board, and beautiful weather. I don’t regret a thing, and am actually currently planning a second location not too far away!
My goal is to own and operate 10 Anytime Fitness clubs in the greater LA area, within the next 5 years.
Has it been a smooth road?
Finding the real estate was the biggest challenge. There are many great spots for a gym in LA, but to find one that is the right size, the right price, AND has enough parking for the city to approve is quite the challenge. My first club took approximately 2 years from the time I started looking to the day I signed my lease.
I currently employ a real estate team that is on the hunt for locations 2 & 3, as we know this process can take some time. But this time around, having the experience of already doing it once, I have a lot more patience and I understand the process much better.
As far as the opening of my club, we put ourselves on the map by having one of the largest Presales in Anytime Fitness history, and a fantastic Grand Opening as well! It’s been smooth sailing since!
We’d love to hear more about your business.
Anytime Fitness was founded in 2002 and over the past 15 years it has grown into the largest health and fitness franchise in the world, with nearly 4,000 locations worldwide.
We offer convenient, friendly, clean clubs that provide our members with a sense of community and support and help them reach their fitness and health-related goals.
Our clubs are all open 24/7, and members receive full access to every other club worldwide when they join.
We also specialize in private training programs, small group training, and classes. All Personal Trainers are nationally certified, and many hold degrees in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, and more.
Is our city a good place to do what you do?
I would highly recommend the city of El Segundo! It’s very business-friendly and the demographics are fantastic.
You’re close to the beach, so you have the small-town beach feel with great people, but you also have huge, multi-national corporations with thousands of employees to feed your business.
We are also close to LAX, which employs over 4,000 people and brings with it tons of travelers and people vacationing in Southern California.
Pricing:
- Monthly memberships are as low as $34.99/mo
- Private training sessions start as low as $43/session
- Unlimited Small Group Training available as low as $249/month
Contact Info:
- Address: 630 N. Sepulveda Blvd. Unit 10
El Segundo, CA 90245 - Website: https://www.anytimefitness.com/gyms/3849/el-segundo-ca-90245/
- Phone: 424-277-9000
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anytimefitness_elsegundo/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnytimeFitnessElSegundo/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/afelsegundo
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/anytime-fitness-el-segundo?osq=anytime+fitness
- Other: https://www.anytimefitness.com/try-us-free/?club=3849
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