WHY FRANCHISE? OWN A BUSINESS, BE YOUR OWN BOSS

The UK Franchise industry has gone from strength to strength throughout the years, now is the perfect time to invest. Read the facts below, sourced from the BFA/NatWest Franchise Survey:

• The Franchise Industry contributes £15 billion to the UK economy – an increase of 46% over the past 10 years

• Over half of franchisees are now declaring an average turnover that exceeds £250,000

• Employment has continued to increase with one-third of franchisees employing 10 or more staff

• An incredible 97% of Franchisees are profitable

• An impressive 91% of

ARE YOU THE RIGHT FIT?

We look for committed franchisees with the desire and motivation to succeed. Experience in management would be a bonus, we look for people with entrepreneurial spirit. As a franchisor we will be entering into a partnership with you, which involves significant levels of trust and confidence from both sides. The recruitment process involves an investment in time, money and effort with any new franchisee. We will also be looking to make sure that you will be compliant with our systems. Whilst we encourage ideas and innovation, for brand protection it is essential that a system and proven business model is followed by all franchisees.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR BECOMING A UFC GYM FRANCHISEE?

UFC GYM UK are looking for Franchise Partners to expand the Brand across the UK & Ireland. Successful candidates will have experience in running a large scale consumer facing business. They have the option to run UFC GYM(s) alongside an existing non competing business where they can demonstrate sufficient infrastructure and funding to service both businesses. We are keen to talk to people who want to open one unit or enter into a Development Agreement to open multiple sites in a defined geographical area. We are also happy to talk to candidates who already have experience in the fitness industry. UFC GYM are a global success story with franchisees operating strong businesses with healthy returns across the world. All this data as well as projected P&Ls will be shared and developed with you but having funds in place is a key requirement. Please follow the application steps and we will look forward to talking to you about how you can generate a highly profitable business with a strong return on investment.

WHAT MAKES UFC GYM DIFFERENT TO OTHER FITNESS BRANDS?

As the first to combine traditional fitness with combat sports UFC GYM is home to fitness enthusiasts of all ages and abilities by offering a premium fitness facility and specialised group classes created by the expertise of UFC Athletes and delivered by accredited UFC GYM Coaches. Fuelling the brand’s continued global expansion is its unique environment to guests as a one-stop-shop for any and all fitness needs. With a dedicated Recovery area, UFC GYM members can experience high tech, high spec training facilities and a pre and post workout environment that caters to all – from those beginning to their fitness journey, to seasoned athletes from all sports and disciplines. UFC GYM’s premium position in the fitness industry has attracted top-tier athletes like Alex Rodriguez and many iconic UFC fighters to join in the rapid development as pioneers in their own markets.

WHAT TERRITORIES ARE AVAILABLE?

UFC GYM UK will be opening 105 locations in the UK & Ireland over the next 10 years, with 80% available to franchise. We are looking to partner with 25-30 single and multi-site franchise owners. We will place franchises in areas with a population of 150,000 or higher, and we will work closely with our real estate team to support location development. Our corporately owned locations are UFC GYM Nottingham and CLASS UFC GYM Woking, with UFC GYM London City Road and UFC GYM Thurrock set to open.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BEING A FRANCHISEE?

With a Franchise, you have your own business and are your own boss but you are not completely on your own. You will have the full support of the UFC GYM UK team from the start and throughout your franchise journey. You will also benefit from being part of the overall UFC GYM Brand which is already a household name in the UK. UFC GYM is an established franchise business around the globe and quickly gaining momentum in the UK, so the time is right for you to be part of this exciting opportunity!

DOES UFC GYM OFFER FINANCING FOR FRANCHISE PARTNERS?

UFC GYM have relationships with banks and other third party financial organisations that are aware of our business model and support it. Although we don’t offer finance ourselves we will work with you in the application and development of business plans.

HOW MUCH MONEY CAN I MAKE AS A UFC GYM FRANCHISE PARTNER?

It depends on how much time and effort a franchise partner is willing to expend. At the appropriate time in the process, we encourage qualified candidates to communicate with existing franchise partners from international markets who can relate their specific experiences.

THE NEXT STEPS

If having read through the prospectus you believe you have the necessary skills and desire to become a franchisee with UFC GYM, then you are ready to take your application further. The next step is to provide you with answers to your questions regarding the franchise and then arrange for you to come and meet the team. You will also be provided with a confidential Franchise Information Memorandum (FIM) that explains at length the unique operating methods of UFC GYM, complete with a projected profit and loss over the first three years of the franchise. If you have the drive, motivation and passion it takes to run a UFC GYM then we’d love you to be part of the UFC GYM family. We will be in touch with you shortly to discuss this opportunity.