D1 Training
$250,000
$59,500
91
2015
Franklin,TN
Will Bartholomew
Overview
Here’s a typical D1 Training franchise scenario: a local high school team participates in strength conditioning. Their families come to watch and, impressed by the quality of the training, they become loyal D1 clients as well. Through personal training and small-group classes built around the idea that each individual is an athlete, D1’s skilled coaches meet the clients where they are and craft programs to meet the specific needs. It’s a level of training typically reserved for Division 1 athletes. That’s why D1 athletes are more committed to their fitness — and more willing to pay a higher membership fee than people who join a typical neighborhood workout franchise. Where other fitness brands may focus on one aspect of fitness or a sport, D1 Training has been designed for every athlete, any age, and in any condition. Defined as anyone dedicated to their sport or fitness, every athlete needs to be stronger, faster, and quicker. Because our skilled coaches recognize the limitations and individual needs of an athlete, they’re able to prescribe programs to improve the athlete’s performance, while the one-on-one or small-group setting provides encouragement and accountability. The result is an established loyalty and trust between the members and their D1 facility staff that leads to long-term relationships, increased revenue, and a powerful word-of-mouth reputation. In fact, that’s one of D1’s key differentiators in the crowded fitness franchise market.
Franchise Unit Trends and Revenue
91
20
$716,366
* in 2023
Franchise Fees
$59,500
Veteran's Fee: $53,550
7.0%
Gross Sales
$250
Monthly
Why Choose D1 Training?
D1 Training’s unique membership model opens up huge fitness franchise opportunities. We are an athletics and fitness franchise with the history, knowledge, and experience to help franchise owners develop a powerful brand image and grow their businesses in their communities. Since our founding, we have helped thousands of athletes achieve their goals and improve performance, speed, and strength, and as we continue to grow, so too does our reputation for being the home of elite athleticism. Startup costs for traditional stores range from $192,450-$634,777, which makes D1 Training a low-cost investment opportunity with the potential for high returns in an explosive growth industry. Our business model is ideal for entrepreneurs who are passionate about creating an atmosphere of elite training, where members aren’t just members. They become athletes. The franchise fee for a D1 Training franchise is $59,500. At the same time, the D1 Training model is a potentially lucrative model. With 60+ facilities in operation, ranging from less than a year to more than 7 years, our franchise owners produce average revenues of $542,272, with our top franchise locations exceeding $1 million a year. When you compare D1 Training to other fitness and gym franchise concepts, the competition just doesn’t stack up.
Starting Costs and Investment Requirements
$192,450 - $634,777
$500,000
$250,000
Training and Support
Whether it’s through our comprehensive training programs or highly visible brand image and marketing, D1 training positions you for long-term revenue growth. From Day 1 of your decision to become a D1 Training fitness franchise owner, you’re on a path to opening a cutting-edge fitness facility that caters to an elite clientele dedicated to their health and wellbeing. At the same time, you’re not on the journey alone. It is part of our mission to ensure that you are trained and prepared to open one of our top gym franchises. We’ve assembled one of the best teams in franchising to help you navigate the often complex path of opening a fitness facility, and we’re there every step of the way to guide you through lease negotiations, remodeling and construction, equipment purchases, and hiring and training staff. Here are just a few of the many ways we’re helping position you to succeed.
History
Will Bartholomew’s passion is to bring the experience of professional and collegiate athletes to everyone everywhere through his fitness franchise. A Nashville native, Bartholomew spent four years setting the pace for the offensive line of the University of Tennessee Volunteers. By 2001, it seemed a professional football career was all but certain, and as an undrafted free agent, Will started to practice with the Denver Broncos. Then, shortly before the season began, the unthinkable: the SEC standout went down in practice with a career-ending injury, essentially tearing every ligament holding his knee together. He came home to recover and map out the rest of his life, and it wasn’t too long before he was missing the turf and training of a Division 1 school. At the same time, people were fascinated by his story. By 2016, just a few years in, Will had grown to 32 locations across the southeastern U.S., and he was getting inquiries from people interested in bringing D1 Training to their communities. The response was amazing to Will and his team. In early 2016, D1 Training Franchise began operations. Since that time, fitness franchise locations have opened in cities and towns across the country, and hundreds of entrepreneurs are considering bringing the D1 mindset to their markets.
Ideal Candidate
If you’ve explored our opportunity and feel like you are a great fit for our non-traditional gym franchise, then it’s time to take the first step! We have broken our ownership process down into several steps that will ensure a smooth opening. At D1 Training, our success is dependent on the success of our franchise owners, which is why we’ve designed the ownership process to cover all the bases and fully prepare you to hit the ground running with your new business. The first thing we will do is determine if you are financially qualified for our franchise and also assess if you are a good fit for us – and we are a good fit for you. After this, you will learn more about the company through calls and resources and will complete the process by attending an in-person Recruiting Day where you will meet the Home Office team at our Nashville headquarters. Once we determine that you would be a great addition to our company, it’s time to get started on opening your new fitness franchise location. Our team will schedule your business operations training at our Nashville headquarters, where you’ll have the opportunity to spend some time with our team and learn the ins and the outs of the business. Following this training, you’ll know everything you need to know about operating your D1 Training facility. Every step of the way, our team will be by your side to ensure you are fully prepared to succeed with us.
