LA Boxing Seeking European Franchisees
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA - (June 28, 2005) - Capitalizing upon the increased attention on women''s boxing brought by the Oscar success of Clint Eastwood's 'Million Dollar Baby' this year, LA Boxing Franchise Corporation has launched its international franchise expansion program. In recent months, LA BOXING Franchise Corporation has been inundated with inquires from around the world. The Company is searching for Master Franchisees across Europe that can establish gyms in locations ranging from retail strip shopping centers to freestanding commercial buildings to office campus areas, and also to develop sub-franchisee networks.
Founded in 1992, LA Boxing Franchise Corporation has opened eleven franchised locations across the U.S. in less than a year, most recently establishing gyms on the East Coast in New York, Boston and Florida. "LA Boxing has gone nationwide," says President Anthony Geisler. "Our franchise network will now begin to fill in virtually every part of the country and we are using this momentum to launch our international expansion campaign."
The popularity of women's boxing sport has been growing for years, in part through the high-profile boxing careers of Laila Ali (daughter of Muhammad), Jacqueline Frazier-Lyde (daughter of Smokin' Joe) and Freeda Foreman (daughter of Big George). The main attraction for women is the cardio workout rather than getting into the ring and sparring. "We burn anywhere between 800 and 1,000 calories in our one-hour class," says Geisler. "One woman lost 20 pounds in our boxing class, which entails high-impact warm-ups, stretching, shadow boxing and instruction, and a heavy-bag work. Fifty percent of our members are women who are interested in a cardio workout and enjoying the benefits of our fitness training."
Geisler estimates that the membership of LA Boxing gyms has enjoyed a 20-25 percent increase in female membership and 12-15 per cent in male, thanks to 'Million Dollar Baby' and reality TV show 'The Contender'. "It's been nice because it's almost like a nationwide ad campaign for us. The biggest help is that every time Hilary Swank has been interviewed she talks about the 16, 20 pounds of lean muscle mass she built in a four-month period of time. That's the big deal.
Geisler said, “We want business development franchisees than can lead our expansion into new markets. Absolutely no previous boxing, kickboxing, training or health and fitness experience is necessary, not even for sub-franchisees. We have developed unique professional boxing and kickboxing training regimens which utilize a system and products that are proprietary to LA Boxing. The Master Franchisee will be able to offer a turn-key franchise and we will help source and train salespeople and recruit professional fighters as instructors."
About LA BOXING Franchise Corporation
“LA BOXING Franchise Corporation, a membership physical fitness company consisting of unique professional boxing and kickboxing training regimens which utilize a system and products that are proprietary to LA Boxing, offers a turn-key franchise with the franchisee and staff receiving full training and ongoing support.” Geisler further explains, “We even source and train the salespeople in addition to recruiting professional fighters as instructors for the franchisee. Included in our staff of instructors are professional fighters such as Genaro "Chicanito" Hernandez and many others. We've also trained numerous other professional fighters. However, the vast majority of our members are women who are interested in a cardio workout and enjoying the benefits of our fitness training program.”
Potential LA BOXING franchisees are required to pay a $25,000 franchise fee which is included in the $93,400 to $103,050 range of capital needed to get started. Location options range from retail strip shopping centers to freestanding commercial buildings and can even be placed in office campus areas. Absolutely no previous boxing, kickboxing, training or health and fitness experience is necessary to qualify for an LA BOXING franchise.
Disclaimer:
This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for information purposes only. There are approximately 15 US States that regulate the offer and sale of franchises. US States - California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin. If you are a resident of or desire a franchise in one of these states, we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with any applicable presale registration and/or disclosure requirements in your jurisdiction.
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