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swim school Franchises looking up aFter lockdown

Enrolments at JUMP! Swim Schools in Victoria have risen 34% when compared to the same time last year, with the swim franchise now boasting 50 swim schools across the country. New franchise locations were also going strong, with four new sites opening in November – Mernda West, Noble Park and Caroline Springs in Victoria along with Richlands in Queensland. A further three sites are in development at Armstrong Creek (VIC), Tarneit (VIC) and Marsden Park (NSW).

JUMP! Swim School CEo Mark Collins said parents were quick to return children to swimming lessons and have clearly recognised it’s critical to get kids skills back to a safe level.

“Parents are keen to get their children back to activities and recognise that swimming skills are very important. We’ve definitely noticed a drop in swim skills due to lockdowns so we’re so happy that parents are getting kids straight back to the pool. “The number of new franchise enquiries has also risen significantly. This is due to a range of different factor and motivations. Some people are looking to find better work-life balance after lockdowns, some are looking to diversify their businesses, others are looking to do something more meaningful and rewarding.” Mark said there were still plenty of opportunities for those interested in exploring a JUMP! franchise.

“We’re in growth mode – swim schools can barely keep up with demand and we’re eager to find more like-minded franchisees to partner with as we growth the network.” For more information visit: https://jumpswimschools.com.au/ franchise-opportunities/

Movement moves into Doonside with the opening of its first gym - snap Fitness

One hundred and ten days after their original opening date in April, four local Doonside residents opened the doors to Doonside’s first ever gym, Snap Fitness Doonside on 11 October.

Snap Fitness doonside Franchisee Michael Georgy said the idea to open a gym in doonside in Sydney’s greater west, had been in the works for many years with the opportunity coming to fruition almost three years ago.

“Growing up in doonside, we understand the area and identified a gap in the market and a need for a community location where people could gather together to socialise, exercise, and be a place for the youth in the region to come and spend their time,” he said.

“We researched a range of 24-hour gym and fitness franchises, looking for something more than just a gym. Snap Fitness offered us and our potential members a premium brand – from the equipment, facility and fit out, to the support – it was very evident that Snap Fitness was the way to go.”

“We waited 110 days to open the gym, but since opening our doors almost one month ago, our members have been excellent at supporting our requirements to continue operations under the current CoVId restrictions, from cleanliness to top-notch safety.”

Snap Fitness doonside boasts state-of-the-art features including:

• Crowd DJ for music selection by members • Premium classes • Brand new Technogym equipment of Olympic standards • Beauty Bars in the female bathrooms Snap Fitness is the world’s most rewarding 24/7 fitness concept with over 2,000 clubs open or scheduled for development in over 20 countries.

club pilates expands nationally with agreements signed across major markets

Club Pilates, a reformer-based premium Pilates brand, announced it has signed multiple agreements across three major states, positioning them for national expansion. As Australia’s fitness-minded consumers continue to broaden their workout preferences with more mind and bodybased principles, Club Pilates Australia, is starting its national expansion to meet the demand. Worldwide, Club Pilates is experiencing an impressive growth trajectory as the brand has more than 1000+ licensed locations across the globe. With a Master Franchise Agreement signed for 50 locations, the goal is to open all in grade A locations across major markets in Australia in the next 5 years.

Covid 19 has drawn people’s attention to the benefits of living a healthy/active lifestyle, with Pilates providing a sound foundation for a strong mind and body. A new approach to what has historically been an elitist and inaccessible form of fitness, Club Pilates, globally, has played a major role in educating people that Pilates is in fact for everybody and every body.

“As Australia begins to reopen, we are seeing an influx of franchise inquiries - many from Australians returning from the U.S. where they have seen how successful and effective the model is in practice” says CEo Brendan James. “With our first movers, they are getting to cherry pick out of our very best locations’.

For more information on Club Pilates franchise opportunities, get in touch with Nichola Stevenson regarding the release of Tier 1 locations nichola@clubpilates.com.au.

red sparrow pizza Summer Yarra Valley Pop up

Spend this summer with Red Sparrow Pizza and Napoleone Cider.

The duo has teamed up for a summer of wood fired vegan pizza and fresh cider in the Yarra Valley, Victoria. Red Sparrow Pizza are bringing the heat with their unrivalled vegan pizzas each weekend. Expect 100% woodfired pizzas made with hand stretched long fermented dough, classic toppings like pepperoni and new favourites – the cheeseburger pizza and a couple of pints of ice-cold cider - naturally vegan friendly! This pop-up joins the new Red Sparrow Pizza delivery kitchen located in Kensington and their two restaurants in Prahran and Collingwood to make four vegan pizza spots around Melbourne this summer. Red Sparrow Pizza has cemented its place in the market, picking up a world-wide following since their inception just over three years ago! They have become a standout, popular vegan pizza restaurant across Melbourne and there’s no stopping this ethically proud pizza powerhouse. They spread love with their famous San Marzano tomato base, and slinging plantbased chicken wings or “Not Wings” coated in either hot sauce or BBQ. Irrefutably, pizza will always be consistently loved in all shapes and sizes, which provides an exceptional reason for eager business owners to get involved in their expansion. Earlier this year, Red Sparrow Pizza partnered with dC Strategy to bring their franchise goals to life. The all-in-one franchise firm has guided the Red Sparrow Pizza team through the initial stages of their tailored franchise project and will now assist the brand with the franchise recruitment and marketing across Australia. www.redsparrowpizza.com/franchise