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The Fastest Growing Fitness Concept
is Now Expanding Nationwide!
Retro Fitness® is unlike any gym you've seen before. There's 11,000 square feet of state-of-the-art equipment, with 50+ cardio stations, all with LCD screens. There's a big screen cardio cinema playing classic 80s movies. Piped-in 80s music. A Retroblends Juice Bar, free weights, personal training, tanning, massage and a whole lot more.
Unbelievably, members can access our modern gym with retro style for only $19.99 a month. And now with 55 clubs open nationwide, we're on track to open more than 300 gyms in the next three years. Multi-unit franchise opportunities are available in select markets!
First movers on this dynamic concept will reap the benefits of our proven business formula:
Retro Fitness is the brainchild of Eric Casaburi, who loves all things 80s as much as he loves reinventing what he sees as an outdated business model used by most gyms.
"People walk into our gyms. See the space. See
the equipment. Check out what we have to offer and
almost do a double take when we tell them it's
just 19.99 to join. They sign up on the spot,"
says Casaburi.
Aggressive marketing and strong pre-sale efforts make Retro Fitness a very attractive franchise model with some clubs reporting membership sales in the thousands before they even open their doors!
Retro Fitness offers multi-unit owners the strongest support from the leaders in the industry.
The information presented may have changed since first published. We recommend that you always verify fees, investment amounts and offers with the business opportunity directly prior to making a decision to invest.
1. What training and ongoing support do you provide?
You want to know what happens after you pay the initial fee. A strong franchisor provides comprehensive pre-opening training, site-selection help, operational playbooks, and continuous assistance with marketing, technology, and supply chains.
2. What is the total initial investment, and did actual startup costs match the estimates in Item 7 of the FDD?
The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) lists estimated startup costs in Item 7, but real-world expenses can run higher. Asking how closely current owners tracked to these estimates reveals if you need extra working capital or if hidden fees exist.
3. How do royalties and local/national marketing fees impact profitability?
You need to understand ongoing financial obligations-such as monthly royalty percentages and ad fund contributions-and evaluate whether the brand value and support justify cutting into your profit margins.
4. What are the common challenges new franchisees face, and how do you help them overcome them?
Transparent franchisors will openly discuss real hurdles like local competition, tight labor markets, or supply chain bottlenecks, and show you the exact playbook or field support they offer to solve them as well as allowing you to speak with other franchisees.
5. How many franchise locations have closed or left the system in the past few years, and why?
High turnover, store closures, or quiet franchise exits are major red flags. This question measures system stability, territory health, and whether the corporate team addresses struggling owners or lets them fail.
