Customer Experience Igniting Franchise Growth

05/17/2012

 
"In my 14 years of franchising, I’ve never seen a concept grow from within, as I have with CKO Kickboxing. I should rephrase that, I’ve never seen a concept grow through its members," says Rich Rosso, Director of Business Development.

The number of franchise inquiries that come through our locations, weekly is astounding. Our prospects aren’t window shopping, they are buyers and just want an opportunity to be part of the CKO family of owners.

We sold a Franchise this week to a member that’s 8.5 months pregnant and will be participating in Julys Owners Certification training. Working with her over the last 6 weeks and seeing her determination, is proof of how this concept is changing lives. Our opportunity is catching fire as a top Fitness Franchise and our customers are adding the spark.

Beginning June 1, we are also offering a great program for prospective franchisees in states that are not currently developed. "The Pioneer Program will be a short term opportunity and only offered in states without any CKO locations. It will give qualified candidates an unbelievable opportunity," says Joseph Andreula, CKO Kickboxing’s CEO.

We facilitate Discovery Days each week and will offer 2 nights lodging at no cost for qualified candidates that visit from outside New York & New Jersey.

Call or email for details, there are still openings in July’s training.

Rich Rosso 800-489-1964
rich@ckokickboxing.com
 

CKO Fitness Franchise Gains, while Food Networks Fat Chef Loses

03/10/2012

 
With Jeff Kochman’s incredible loss of 72 pounds as a participant on Food Network’s series Fat Chef, CKO Fitness Franchise is gaining recognition. As a key element in Jeff’s weight loss results, the CKO Kickboxing program was able to give him the confidence he needed to help him achieve his goal.

“Since the show aired on February 23th, we’ve been inundated with requests to own a CKO Kickboxing Franchise. Seeing Jeff on TV in an actual class with other members working out at CKO Staten Island, really got our phones ringing. ” says Rich Rosso Business Development.

“Unfortunately, another key element in Jeff’s success that was not focused on during the show was the relationship built between him and our Staten Island Franchisee, Nick Orlando. This could have been it’s own series and we are really proud of Nick’s work with Jeff and his representation of the CKO Kickboxing franchise”. Says Rich.

Nick Orlando worked on Wall St. for many years helping others invest in their financial future and now helps Staten Island residents invest in their health. Nick and his partners are about to sign a lease on their second location in Staten Island and continue to grow the CKO Kickboxing brand.

Says Rich, “If you’d like to learn more about our Fitness Franchise opportunity or see if territory is available in your area, call me at 800-489-1964. You can also email me at rich@ckokickboxing.com, but we need to talk”.  
 

CKO Kickboxing, Fitness Franchise Controlling Their Growth

02/13/2012

 
In order to meet the flow of out of state franchising demand, CKO Kickboxing has entered into an arrangement with FGP Commercial Leasing. FGP is a division of Franchise Growth Partners and specializes in tenant representation and real estate advisory services. 

Rich Rosso, CKO Kickboxing’s Director of Business Development, says “having a relationship with FGP will allow us to extend our reach across the country and be assured our franchisees will secure desirable locations, with favorable leases.” 

FGP Commercial leasing will be responsible for site selection, demographic evaluation, mapping, lease negotiations and legal review. Joe Andreula, CKO Kickboxing’s CEO, says “having an organization like FGP involved in the process, will allow us to successfully duplicate what we’ve done in New York and New Jersey across the country.”

“Our unique Fitness Franchise has been getting a lot of attention in the media and we are now qualifying candidates from all over the country. CKO Kickboxing is also receiving a record number of inquiries from New York & New Jersey, with territories on the verge of selling out.” Says Andreula

To receive additional information or qualify for CKO Kickboxing’s fitness franchise opportunity, contact Rich Rosso at 800-489-1964 or rich@ckokickboxing.com.
 

CKO Fitness Franchise Moves Up 68 Spots on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 List

01/28/2012

 
Rich Rosso, CKO Kickboxing Director of Franchise Development, speaks at their weekly company management meeting about increased lead flow and lead quality. Rich says, “these leads are the result of being listed as a top Fitness Franchise in Entrepreneurs Franchise 500.”

With the implementation of their 6-step discovery process, Rich says “we have the ability to walk prospects through a step-by-step educational matching process. This process has been developed to establish whether a prospects needs and qualifications align with a Franchise System. Once this has been established, we then match them to a Fitness Franchise. If Fitness is a good option for them, we continue our calls and see if CKO Kickboxing is a good fit for them.”

Says Rich, “Just selling a franchise isn’t what will get CKO Kickboxing to the next plateau in their growth. It’s actually partnering up with the right individuals that want to grow with us and make this fitness franchise a household name. Letting a prospect know you have a 5-step educational (no-pressure) process, allows them to relax and know all their questions will be answered. It gives CKO an opportunity to get to know them, and them to know us. This is the key to awarding franchises and you can’t really learn enough about anyone from an application.”

Rich says “I have a very flexible schedule and currently, I am scheduling 20-minute calls to establish a prospects initial interests.”

Feel free to contact Rich at 800-489-1964 or rich@ckokickboxing.com