A Great Location
A checklist with tips on how to select a great location!
What exactly is a Great Location for your gym? For every Gym, Physiotherapy center and workout facility, the location is of extreme importance, it is the place where effective workouts will happen. Below we have a list of things to consider before deciding your location. Does your location tick all the boxes?
10 tips to select the ideal a location
1. Accessibility
The location must be easily accessible for your target audience. Select a location close to your network or potential clients.
2. Right size
You need an optimal surface area for the type of gym you have in mind. Every single centimeter should be able to be exploited for equipment or just bodyweight exercises.
3. Identify competition.
It is wise to investigate the area around your location. Identify your competitors and discover different types of opportunities and threats.
4. Be able to get a licence
It is extremely important to have the ability to gain licenses from the governing body, to work legally.
5. Parking
The new facility must have available parking for clients. Ease and safety are key characteristics for accessing a facility.
6. Ceiling height
Having a specific area with high ceiling might be essential in case you need a spot for wall balls throws, climbing ropes and in general workouts that need high ceilings.
7. Area sectioning
It is important for the new facility to be able to have designated areas for weightlifting, functional training, cardio etc. Make sure your location has the ability to section the areas effectively.
8. Renovation costs
Renovations can be expensive so make sure that the renovation costs needed for the new facility will be kept within budget. Also make sure to keep an effective budget for flooring and equipment.
9. Ability to grow
At some point your clientele will expand. While having a popular gym is really good for business, you must also need to accomodate every paying customer for their workouts.
10. Rental cost
Make sure that the rental cost will allow you to cover expenses and generate profit. Have in mind that this is where you need to find a balance with all the above tips.
If you are in the process of creating your new facility please have in mind that planning is a key element to success. Take out your notepad and start drafting our the tasks one by one. If you need help to bring your project to life, contact us anytime!
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