Franchisee Testimonials

“A Great Business Model”
ShapeXpress has designed a franchise that allows you as owner to make great money. With 3 different levels of membership, you can really increase your per membership revenue. In addition, with amenities like tanning, FAR infrared sauna, massage, yoga classes, nutritional products, and bottled water, the average revenue per member goes even higher!

In our first 11 months of operation, we’ve had revenue in excess of our expectations. With our current membership, we are months ahead of our business model and have positive cash flow! As my accountant said to me, “Wow! Not only are you doing what you said you would do in your business plan, you are beating it. I rarely ever see that from a first time business owner.”

Finally, my wife Angela and I have gotten back so much more than just a financially sound business. Something money cannot buy is the personal satisfaction of helping hundreds of women meet their fitness goals. The positive feedback we get makes us feel great about our new career choice. What could be better than helping people care for their most valuable asset… their health.

Our support and caring attitude is the real difference between us and all our competitors. We call it “the ShapeXpress Difference” and no one else has it! When you have the premier women's only health club and a franchisor that cares about each and every franchisee, the possibilities are limitless.

— EVAN & ANGELA BUCHANAN, Franchisee, Glendale, AZ

“First a Member, Now an Owner”
I was originally a ShapeXpress member at the Broken Arrow location. There I lost 20 inches throughout my body in the first six weeks. I found the atmosphere inviting, the employees welcoming and I looked forward to coming into the club every day. I had never stuck with a workout program before because I would get bored with it, but at ShapeXpress, the workout changes every day. It was my personal experience as a member that convinced me. I decided that my hometown of Claremore, OK, had to have a ShapeXpress.

The response was tremendous. Even before our club opened, we had signed 100 members, and doubled our membership within the first month and a half. Our membership is now over 400 in our first 6 months. We continually do all types of marketing that our Sales and Marketing Executive suggests to us.

We do very well with our nutritional sales because we use the products ourselves and can speak honestly to our members about the benefits. We give out samples and once our members try the nutritional products, they buy. I am so excited about ShapeXpress and what it offers women. My husband and I are looking forward to expanding. Our dream is to own at least five ShapeXpress locations!

We have also recently added to the square footage of our ShapeXpress club, adding a top-quality aerobics floor, and additional locker room facilities.

— MICHELLE & RONNIE MEDLOCK, Franchisee, Claremore, OK

“Fulfilling and Rewarding”
Opening a ShapeXpress franchise has been such an amazing experience for me. The support and guidance of the corporate office has been unbelievable and has helped me get my business started on the right foot. ShapeXpress is constantly looking out for my best interest and passing along their knowledge to help me become a more effective and successful owner. However, the most gratifying aspect of being a ShapeXpress proprietor is challenging our women to meet and exceed their fitness goals. It has been so fulfilling and rewarding to be able to encourage a healthy lifestyle that focuses on exercise. I truly feel that opening my ShapeXpress has allowed me to give back to my community.

— LAURA AND TOM MULCAHY, Franchisee, Homer Glen, IL

“Great Experience”
When I think about why I wanted to open a ShapeXpress, I think about how important it is for me to be doing something I enjoyed. I had been going to Curves and loved the concept so I looked into how to get one started. I quickly realized that Curves was not readily available to sell a franchise. Additionally, whenever I thought I had found a location that would be ideal, I was told the territory was already sold. I had given up on the concept until one day a girlfriend had called me up from North Carolina and said that I not only HAD to look at a ShapeXpress but that I shouldn't even consider buying a Curves.I immediately called the toll free number and the customer service I received from everyone, from the receptionist to Ryan Hausher, was outstanding. It was Ryan who helped me make the immediate decision to proceed with my purchase of a ShapeXpress franchise. Since I opened on August 4, 2003 my experiences with the corporate office have been great. I am so thankful I made this decision.

— GAIL MCALVEY, Franchisee, Menlo Park, CA

“All Of Our Expectations Either Met Or Exceeded”
I had been a career sales and customer service executive for 15 years prior to taking two years off. I was starting to get a little "antsy" when my friend, Gail told me about this new exercise philosophy in town...Curves. Gail was so enthusiastic about the concept etc. that she inspired me to start thinking about opening a franchise with her. After careful research we determined that while we liked the concept of the 30 minute circuit training but the equipment and franchise agreement were problematic with Curves. Through a referral we found out about ShapeXpress and were instantly impressed. It started with the dual resistant hydraulic equipment, and continued on through the products, the Franchise agreement, and especially the high level of support from the Corporate office. We decided to go out to "Discovery Day" and have never looked back. All of our expectations were either met or exceeded. We've been in business for five and a half weeks and we have 100 members! Our goal is 1000 by next summer. We have not doubt that between our experience (and hard work), our products, the workout philosophy and the awesome corporate staff that we will meet our goals...and help many women (including ourselves) in their quest for fitness and wellness.

— KATHY CAMPBELL, Franchisee, Menlo Park, CA