Franchise With

Vanguard Key Clubs

General

Category
Year Founded
1992

Number of Locations

Total U.S. Locations

6
U.S. Franchised Units
0
U.S. Corporate Units
6

Other

Initial Investment

Gross Revenue

$333,000
Works With Brokers
No

Brand Summary

The Clean, Comfortable and Convenient elements of our facilities coupled with our superior training equipment in a spacious setting makes Vanguard Key Clubs the first choice for those looking for the best fitness environment in the region.

Vanguard Key Clubs prides itself on its customer commitment. Our goal is to provide a safe and clean environment conducive for all fitness levels. The ease-of-use of our member’s only 24 hour key card system enables patrons to exercise when they want and how they want at ANY time DAY or NIGHT. Our professional cleaning and maintenance crews work diligently at keeping our facilities maintained at high levels on a consistent basis. In addition, there are a number of pre-treated sanitizing stations available for members to access for that extra dose of CLEAN.

We also require each facility to have a contracted equipment technician who is scheduled to routinely service and maintain all of our fitness equipment at each location whether it needs it or not. We don’t wait for something to break before we service it. In the event when a piece does go down, each location is required to contact the technician within 24 hours of being notified of an issue, and video display boards are near every entrance informing members of what equipment may currently be under repair. If it’s not on the board, we don’t know about it and members are encouraged to reach out whenever they see something that requires our attention, no matter the issue.

In our on-going commitment to member satisfaction, Vanguard Key Clubs employ the industry’s first known use of a member driven Equipment Purchase Program. New pieces of equipment for each location are chosen through direct member input each year. This allows members to voice their opinions on what types of equipment and amenities they believe are important to achieving the perfect fitness environment. A modest surcharge is added to monthly dues three times during the year in January, May and September to help defray the costs.

We may not have a front desk, but member comments are always welcome and our automated attendant voicemail system will immediately send messages to the appropriate department for your assistance. We are never more than a phone-call away from any of the club’s free courtesy phones with direct dial to the office or our facilities manager, or through our online contact form. Van-guard – In the forefront of any field.

Brand Highlights

Excellent Work/Life Balance
Ease of Management
Positive Industry Environment
Relatively Inexpensive to start comparatively

Financials

Initial Investment
$250,000 - $499,999
Franchise Fee
$40,000
Royalty
5.0%
Marketing Fee
2.0%
Financial Requirements
$100,000

Key Franchise Facts

Average Unit Volume* (AUV) 2020

$333,000

Average Unit Volume* (AUV) 2021

$333,000

Average Unit Volume* (AUV) 2022

$333,000
*as outlined in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal franchisee might be an individual (perhaps even a personal trainer or coach) looking to develop a space in the community where fitness takes center stage without the distractions of a big box club, or an image driven brand (all hype and little substance). Or, they might be a developer looking to fill open space with an easy to manage operating model that requires minimal staff and administration, resulting in not only leased income but business revenue as well.

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The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal franchisee might be an individual (perhaps even a personal trainer or coach) looking to develop a space in the community where fitness takes center stage without the distractions of a big box club, or an image driven brand (all hype and little substance). Or, they might be a developer looking to fill open space with an easy to manage operating model that requires minimal staff and administration, resulting in not only leased income but business revenue as well.

Frequently asked questions

What franchise support is available?

Direct support from the founder on all aspects.

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