How to Become a ShapeXpress Franchisee Partner

What's the Next Step?

OK, I am interested to learn more about ShapeXpress, what do I do next?

1. Fill out the Franchise Information Request and Application Form.

2. We will set up an initial call for you to speak with a member of our executive franchise development team who will explain to you in detail our vision and everything you will need to know about the ShapeXpress franchise opportunity so that you can move to the next step of evaluating if our business is the right business for you. We will also want to learn more about you and you can ask any questions you may have about the ShapeXpress Franchise Opportunity.

3. After the initial call, we will send you additional information for your review including our Uniform Franchise Offering Circular, or UFOC. This document contains important disclosures and financial information that will be invaluable to you in making the decision to move forward in the process of becoming a ShapeXpress Franchisee.

4. Once your application is approved, we will schedule a Discovery Day at our corporate headquarters. You will meet each member of our executive team and learn more about how each support department of ShapeXpress will assist you in becoming a successful ShapeXpress Franchisee. You will tour our corporate offices as well as our National Training Center. Part of your day will be spent visiting some of our local franchises and meeting with the franchisees or Club Managers so you can get first hand knowledge of our clubs.

5. After Discovery Day comes the Agreement process and payment of the franchise fee. After the Agreement is completed our Marketing Support and Operations Support Executives will begin working with you to launch the sales and marketing plan as well as aid you in finding your Club location, negotiating the lease, and assisting you with getting your Club up and running as quickly as possible.

Why does ShapeXpress charge an application fee? Demand for our franchises is high and we need to carefully evaluate your skills, interests and financial position before moving forward in the process of becoming a ShapeXpress franchisee. We want to make sure that a ShapeXpress franchise is the right fit for both of us. This fee confirms to us your level of interest in our franchise and covers the administrative costs of reviewing your application as well as the costs of pulling various personal financial history information and credit reports.

Does ShapeXpress provide any type of financing? ShapeXpress will assist you in obtaining your financing by providing detailed business plan information as well as introducing you to several different financing options such as:

Commercial lending institutions

SBA: ShapeXpress is on the SBA Registry and can assist you in streamlining the SBA loan process.

Leasing: Up to 50% of your initial investment can be leased and ShapeXpress can introduce you to leasing companies familiar with our industry and our equipment.

Retirement Account/401k Funds: ShapeXpress can assist you with using these types of funds to finance your business without incurring any early withdrawal penalties.

Bank Loan Contacts: ShapeXpress can refer you to lending institutions to help you with the financing of your ShapeXpress club(s).

 

We thank you for your interest in ShapeXpress and look forward to speaking with you in the near future.

You can reach us toll free at 1-866-4SHAPEX.