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The Pilates Industry is Skyrocketing!Pilates is the fastest growing segment of the always booming health and fitness industry. Since 2001, the number of Pilates enthusiasts has grown by almost 10 times! Let's face it. Our nation's concern for health and longevity is going to continue to increase, making the fitness industry one of the most recession-proof around. And as the public becomes more educated, workouts like Pilates that minimize injury and joint deterioration and maximize flexibility and core strength are positioned to prosper for decades to come.
Until now, Pilates students had to make a choice - either join group Pilates classes for a watered-down version of true Pilates instruction or pay $50 to $100 per hour for quality, one-on-one Pilates mentoring. Pilates Joe gives its franchisees the opportunity to offer Pilates instruction that's truly the best of both worlds - dynamic, interactive group Pilates sessions with one-on-one attention from certified Pilates Joe instructors.
At Pilates Joe, you receive more than just the industry's most innovative Pilates curriculum. All of our franchisees are supported by comprehensive support systems for every aspect of their business!
Hands-On Training - Pilates Joe provides you with the most comprehensive training in the industry at our corporate office followed by hands-on training in your local market. Ongoing training includes seminars, software training and national conferences.
Site Selection and Build-Out Assistance - Selecting the right site is critical to the success of your business. With Pilates Joe, we help you through every detail. Once you have selected your site, we will negotiate the lease and manage the construction. Pilates Joe has a detailed site selection and build-out support system to handle this very important process.
On-Going Support - Decades of franchising knowledge have created a support system designed to offer you the support you need to grow your business. We know what it takes to build a successful business. Let us show you!
Knowing that membership is the lifeblood of our business, we fortify our franchisees with detailed manuals, training videos and scripts for every step of building their membership. From mass marketing approaches like yellow page advertising and print ads to phone presentations and one-on-one consultations, we will not only tell you precisely how to do it, we'll work with you until you're an expert at every level.
Our Franchisees Start Fast!Our pre-training Jumpstart program - Our Jumpstart program is one of the primary reasons our franchisees get off to as fast of a start as possible. The Jumpstart is a comprehensive pre-training correspondence course that holds your hand through every detail of your new business's start-up, from operations and marketing to setting up your corporation and obtaining a Federal Tax ID number. By doing as much as possible before training, you'll be more than ready to run your business and build your membership once you've completed our initial training program.
Business and Health Insurance - Knowing what a big concern insurance can be for both your family and your business, Pilates Joe has researched the insurance industry on your behalf. The result is a comprehensive program that gives you easy access to leading health care and business insurance packages.
These are just some of the reasons Pilates Joe is a ground-breaking franchise in the health and fitness industry. We're confident you'll notice the difference.
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1. What training and ongoing support do you provide?
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