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Personal Training and Fitness Franchise Opportunity in Connecticut
Personal Training Institute fosters a culture of excellence and gives our franchisees the tools and the opportunities to grow and succeed. We are strongly positioned to outpace the competition with:
- An aggressive growth strategy in Connecticut
- Strong Leadership
- A unique position in the fitness franchise marketplace
- A one on one based personal training system
- Our distinctive fitness and nutrition business model
- Dedicated training and support to continue to grow your business
- Ongoing marketing initiatives, online marketing, social media marketing, and local search visibility
Our unique approach to fitness and nutrition results in higher client retention and revenue rates per member than a traditional gym or health club. Our integrated marketing strategy generates strong foot traffic and initial trial as well as increased brand awareness and loyalty in your market through strong in club branding, local media outlets, online local search and social media marketing initiatives.
No traditional business opportunity is going to do that for you. No ordinary fitness franchise, either.
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Why PTI?
One-To-One Attention.
One-of-a-Kind Opportunity.
Crash diets come and go. Exercise alone doesn't guarantee lasting fitness. But our unique balance of one-to-one strength training and customized nutrition counseling helps members lose unwanted weight and keep it off. PTI's exercise physiologists and registered dieticians are always working to create effective, new programs that will promote member success and loyalty. And as a result, PTI members boast a remarkable 80% success rate!
Tap your personal strengths.
Our integrated approach to self-improvement results in higher retention and revenue rates per member than a traditional gym or health club. Our growing brand recognition and nationwide expansion represent rare opportunities for franchise owners to transform their work/life balance.No traditional business opportunity is going to do that for you. No ordinary fitness franchise, either.
To learn more about owning a PTI franchise, simply complete and submit the form on this page.
Training and Support
PTI is your coach. Your running partner.
Your spotter.
PTI supports our franchise owners every step of the way. You have a proven, experienced team of professionals acting as your coach, your running partner and your spotter-helping you avoid the costly, common mistakes associated with a new business.
Taking your first steps.
From site planning and hiring to negotiated buying programs for fitness equipment and supplies, PTI gives you all the support you need.
Once you're up and running.
Our Franchise Field Directors provide personal, hands-on support and are available to answer questions that you and your staff might have. The PTI website is there for owners, too-offering a wealth of valuable information.
Maintaining and growing your business.
We provide branded marketing and advertising materials designed to motivate new registrations and encourage member renewals.
To learn more about owning a PTI franchise, simply complete and submit the form on this page.
PTI Franchise Owner Testimonials
Our Franchise Owners Love Us
"Their loss, your gain"
"No other weight loss or fitness franchise was an option after seeing how PTI applied their business know-how to fitness and nutrition," say Donna and Mike Mincieli, owners of multiple PTI locations.
"Healthy, happy customers and their amazing success stories reward us every day," say Kathy and Dave Graziosi, owners of a PTI location in New Hyde Park, New York.
Owners Paul-John Muscatella and Justin Guevara agree. "No other business model does it all to help customers achieve success. When you consider that two-thirds of Americans want to lose weight, you see the enormous potential that PTI can have in the marketplace."
“We opened the first PTI location in the Midwest, and are extremely pleased with the results! We sold 11 memberships the first day we opened! Our franchise is more successful than we ever could have imagined. We are so glad to see that people in this area understand the need for the incomparable service that PTI provides. It is so rewarding to see people change their lives.” say Jacki Trevino and Bill Humphries, owners of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
To learn more about owning a PTI franchise, simply complete and submit the form on this page.
What Else Can We Tell You About PTI?
What is the PTI philosophy?Why is PTI better for members and franchisees than another health club or gym concept?
Who is your competition? And why is PTI better?
What is PTI's exercise protocol?
What is PTI's nutritional protocol?
Do I need to be a personal trainer or nutritionist to own a PTI franchise?
What does a PTI location look like?
How much money will I make owning a PTI franchise?
What are the financial requirements of ownership?
Does PTI offer financing?
Do you offer Franchise Fee incentives for Veterans?
What are the franchise royalty fees?
Can I open multiple locations?
How will I identify and design my facility location?
What does franchisee training include?
What support will I receive after my training is complete?
What are the typical hours of operation?
What is the PTI philosophy?
Our mission is to get results. From the physical fitness goals of our clients to the business goals of our franchisees, the PTI model has been created to achieve long-lasting results.
Why is PTI better for members and franchisees than another health club or gym concept?
We know the only way to achieve fitness goals are through an approach that integrates working out with eating right. We're the only fitness franchise to combine one-to-one strength training with customized nutritional counseling. As a result of our remarkable 80% success rate with members, they stay with PTI approximately two years, seeing their nutritionist weekly and working out with their trainer two to three times a week. That translates to great retention rates and higher revenue per member.
Who is your competition? And why is PTI better?
The health and fitness industry is highly competitive-and just as fragmented. PTI competes with several varieties of facilities promising consumers physical fitness, including full-service health clubs, weightlifting gyms, personal training facilities, independent personal trainers and, today's most rapidly expanding market, the 30-minute workout facilities geared toward women. PTI offers customers personalized attention and dedicated staff members. But the most significant difference between PTI and the competition is our mandatory and extensive integration of fitness and nutrition. Our integrated approach also explains why so many of PTI members attain-and maintain-their desired results.
What is PTI's exercise protocol?
PTI offers a fully integrated training program that incorporates isolation and functional exercises that focus on areas of strength, posture, flexibility, balance, stability, nutrition, and cardiovascular health. Whether you are looking to enhance your athletic performance, lose weight or improve your overall health, PTI has a program that will cater to your every need. Incorporating medicine balls, cable based training, cardio boxing, body weight exercises and machines are just a few of the pieces that make the PTI workout a complete package to help attain your goals.
What is PTI's nutritional protocol?
During initial member consultations, we take measurements of their body fat and determine their metabolic age. Members subsequently meet weekly with their nutritionist to monitor caloric intake and portion control based on the ADA food pyramid and the weight, age and other specifics of the individual member. Members also keep a food diary. This proven strategy helps PTI nutritionists confidently manage member weight loss expectations-and equips PTI members with a new awareness about what and how much they eat.
Do I need to be a personal trainer or nutritionist to own a PTI franchise?
Knowledge of fitness and nutrition is helpful, but not required. Owner training includes fitness and nutrition
instruction. You'll learn how to be a trainer as part of our certification process. We also help you with hiring and training, so you find smart, motivated employees.
What does a PTI location look like?
PTI is unlike the big-box gyms or a storefront workout center that many think of when they think of fitness franchise opportunities. Our studios are intimate spaces ranging 1,750 to 2,200 square feet. Typically located in city and suburban shopping areas that offer convenient access and parking, our locations feature 14 strength training and 9 cardiovascular machines and separate areas for member consultations. View Star Trac equipment slideshow.
How much money will I make owning a PTI franchise?
We're glad you asked! You'll make more with PTI than with our leading competitors. Our footprint allows for multiple trainers to work at the same time, maximizing your revenue potential. Our closest competitors can only train two to three
people even at peak times, limiting your earnings potential. Please contact us to receive our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and learn more about our Item 19 earnings claim.
What are the financial requirements of ownership?
The estimated initial investment starts at $150,000. This includes the initial franchise fee of $20,000, start-up costs, equipment, leasehold improvements and supplies. These costs may vary, depending on the
individual location and the size of the operation. Eligible candidates must have $50,000 in liquid assets.
Each agreement is for a 10-year period, with two renewal terms of five years each.
Does PTI offer financing?
While PTI does not provide direct or indirect financing, we do recommend third-party sources.
PTI is an approved participant in the SBA Registry (Small Business Administration). Your fitness
equipment can be financed through one of our manufacturers' lease programs. Visit our lending partners websites: Guidant | FranFund | Geneva Capital
Do you offer Franchise Fee incentives for Veterans?
We are a member of the International Franchise Association and we participate in the IFA VetFran program which provides special financial incentives to qualified veterans. Qualified veterans will receive a $1,000 discount off the initial franchise fee. To be a qualified veteran, you must provide us with a copy of your Honorable Discharge form. The Veteran Transition Franchise Program was implemented by the IFA (www.franchise.org) and the Department of Veterans Affairs, in conjunction with the Small Business Administration (www.sba.gov).
What are the franchise royalty fees?
PTI's royalty fee equals 6% of gross revenue for each location.
Can I open multiple locations?
Personal Training Institute encourages franchisees to open multiple locations, subject to availability and eligibility criteria. Franchise fees may be discounted for multi-unit owners. If you choose to open additional PTI locations, we will discount the initial franchise by 50%.
How will I identify and design my facility location?
We will provide you guidance in finding the best site for your needs and desires. We will also give you exact
specifications and provide guidance during all phases of the construction process.
What does franchisee training include?
Franchisee training includes a full 10-day program at our New York headquarters. Instruction includes fitness and nutrition, operations, products and services, computer and office systems, business management, marketing and public relations. You also receive a comprehensive training manual to take back to your location.
What support will I receive after my training is complete?
Because we realize that becoming a PTI owner is a lifestyle change as major as becoming a PTI member, we provide coaching, ongoing support and direction every step of the way. To help you achieve your business goals and stay on top of the ever-changing fitness and nutrition fields, we offer helpful newsletters, networking opportunities, professional growth and development meetings, site visits, an annual conference and a Franchisee Representative Council
comprised of your owner peers.
What are the typical hours of operation?
Most PTI locations are open Monday through Friday 6 AM to 9 PM, Saturday 7 AM to 1 PM, and closed Sunday-so you still have weekend time for yourself and your family.
To learn more about owning a PTI franchise, simply complete and submit the form on this page.
Initial Investment Costs
Initial Franchise Fee:
The franchise fee includes the use of the trade names,
logos, trademarks, proprietary technology and methods
of doing business.
*(Existing PTI and DAI franchisees
get a reduced rate)
Low: $10,000*
High: $20,000
Basic Training:
Training included in franchise fee. The cost reflects travel, food, and hotel accommodations. Low: $1,500 High: $3,500
Equipment & Supplies:
- Strength Training and Cardiovascular Equipment (Lease Deposit)
- Nutrition Supplies
- Small Equipment & Start-up Supplies
Leasehold Improvements & Construction Costs:
- Blueprints, Plans, Permits
- Leasehold Improvements
- Signage
- Miscellaneous Furnishings, Supplies and Equipment
Other Costs:
- Real Property - 2 months rent
- Grand Opening Advertising
- Insurance
- Professional Fees
Working Capital:
Franchisees will need capital to support ongoing expenses, such as payroll, utilities, and local advertisingt o the extent that these costs are not covered by sales revenue for your first several months of operation. New businesses often generate a negative cash flow. We estimate that the amount given will be sufficient to cover ongoing expenses for the start-up phase of the business, which we calculate to be several months. This is only an estimate and there is no guarantee that additional working capital will not be necessary during this start-up phase or after. Low: $12,000 High: $42,000
TOTAL
Low: $122,050 High: $221,500
To learn more about owning a PTI franchise, simply complete and submit the form on this page.
