HALO Talks: Elevating Wellness

Indoor cycling without the mirrors?! YES! And there's a specific reason why Nick Staples, Founder of Zenergy, does it that way. Zenergy started in Charleston, VA in July 2015 and focuses strictly on secondary markets. They've quickly grown to 3 studios with plans for an additional 10 in the next 24 months. "People didn't know what we were doing at first, but they believed in it and were having fun, and I think that in an untapped market, we were able to take something that started small and blew it out of the water," he states. Listen to learn more about how he did it.

"The worst thing you can do as a gym owner is think because you work out, you know how to run a business," says Jim Czupil, Gold's Gym 2015 Franchisee of the Year. Jim was looking for his next step after retiring from the corporate world. He and his family now own 2 clubs which serve about 11,000 members combined. Learn more about his journey into the industry with Gold's. . . a brand who he's pleased to represent and notes, "They're absolutely there when you need them!"

Mark is a former finance executive who initially turned to fitness because it was a passion. "I thought I'd seed it, but I ended up running it going on 3+ years now!" he laughs. Zyn22 is a hybrid studio model based in the heartland of Texas combining Spinning and HIIT. They're getting a lot of attention, have a great handle on who they are (and who they cater to) and the demand for more is growing steadily. Listen now to learn more!

Eliud began his career climb at Sam's Club. His store alone generated nearly $250K per day. He gleaned a ton from that well-oiled machine and eventually built up 7 Gold's Gym's with his father and 4 siblings. "Our Dad taught us the value of hard work, and that helped make us who we are today," he states.

The Garcia's have received multiple awards from Gold's corporate as top franchisees. Learn more about the pros and cons of working with family, starting from scratch, and more!

What did it take to secure the extremely valuable Brooklyn, Bronx, & Queens Crunch franchise market? "Chutzpah!" laughs owner Assaf Gal. With 6.5 million people in those areas combined, Assaf has 10 units secured with two open and a third on the way. He continues, "The brand will help bring people in the door, but when they get in, it's your people that need to engage with them and keep them in." If you're an entrepreneur thinking about entering into a franchise agreement with a HALO sector brand, you'll find Assaf's advice incredibly valuable.