Now operating three Snap Fitness locations in Christchurch, Cross Hands and now Melksham – with three more to come in Ireland – and already servicing close to 4,000 members, Sam believes that hard work and a great franchisor-franchisee relationship are the key ingredients to his franchising success.
After graduating from Nottingham University in 2018 with an accounting degree, Sam found himself exploring career options. He initially stepped into an accounting role in Canary Wharf. However, due to the work-life balance, he soon realised it was not for him. He then teamed up with his dad working in property development and, after a successful year, the pair started looking for franchises to invest in.
“Dad and I decided that franchising would be a great route for us to go down. We noticed how well the fitness industry was performing and decided we wanted to get involved. And after looking into a range of huge fitness franchises, only one really stood out to us – Snap Fitness,” explained Sam.
“It was clear from the get-go that the brand shared our ambitions – as soon as we met the team, we knew it was the business opportunity for us. In our initial meetings with other brands, it felt like they were more interested in our investment capital. However, the team at Snap Fitness created a great atmosphere and made us feel like they wanted us to succeed. Neither Dad nor I had prior experience in the fitness industry, but they assured us that they would be able to assist us in finding a location, training staff and getting us up to speed with the day-to-day operations.
“It’s been just over two years since we opened our first gym in Christchurch. The team came through on their promises – the support has been amazing. Each department is there to help whenever I have a question or new challenge. The operational support has also been fantastic, as has the help we received in marketing our locations. Over time, I’ve developed my skill set and can confidently say I now understand what it takes to run a franchise – or three.”
At Snap Fitness, franchisees are at the centre of everything we do. We’ll provide you with the tools and guidance you need to get started on your journey, and we will continue supporting you through opening the doors to your club and beyond. Our experience and expertise are what define us as a company and we have been able to help hundreds of franchisees realise their career dreams because of this.
