Gym Fees - what would you pay a year?

[newmom]

Fairfield

cha ching..considering your in that part of the state, those are cheap gym fees

[noworries]

Funny thing is my gym offers free tanning and has a juice bar and does extremely well. They also have child care and the rates are 25$ a month.

http://www.theedgefitnessclubs.com/edge/

You have to have ancillary profit centers in a gym to make it.  You can not run a gym on membership fees alone.  Child Care can be a big income but what it does is provide an additional amenity that will attract potential members who need that service.  There are alot of single moms and dads or couple who use the excuse they can't get to the gym because they have a kid and no one to watch them.  Group fitness is another huge program that brings in additional members.  The floor alone not including prep just materials will cost about $8 to $10 a sq. ft.  So a small 1000 sq. ft room floor will be about $10,000 plus mirrors, A/C, and equipment like balls, bands, mats etc.  This Slacker guy obviously is just full of shit and is in no way thinking of opening a gym.  Either that or he has no idea on how to put together the numbers.  I have owned two gyms and have been in management, marketing or consulting since the 80's.  It was never a full time job for me but something I just liked doing.  

Slacker are you having any equipment in this gym of yours.  Are you buying it or leasing it.  Have you priced out cardio equipment.  One more thing.  Did you get your advise from Goodrum

[slacker]

Funny thing is my gym offers free tanning and has a juice bar and does extremely well. They also have child care and the rates are 25$ a month.

http://www.theedgefitnessclubs.com/edge/

Thank you and I am only offering these features to premium package members and the fees will be between 45 and 75 per month depending on package.   On a five year plan I hope to have a 1000 members by then.  generating somewhere in the area of 500g/700g on fees alone. NOt to mention supplements and other extras

[noworries]

Thank you and I am only offering these features to premium package members and the fees will be between 45 and 75 per month depending on package.   On a five year plan I hope to have a 1000 members by then.  generating somewhere in the area of 500g/700g on fees alone. NOt to mention supplements and other extras

It is obvious you have no idea about operating or owning a gym.  That is fine.  But people like me and Hazbin (whio is very successful at it) have and know what it takes.  It doesn't matter if you own the property or not.  There are costs.  How many sq ft is this gym of yours (or building).  I take it from your millionaire status you own it 100% and don't have any payments on it except for taxes.

[slacker]

You have to have ancillary profit centers in a gym to make it.  You can not run a gym on membership fees alone.  Child Care can be a big income but what it does is provide an additional amenity that will attract potential members who need that service.  There are alot of single moms and dads or couple who use the excuse they can't get to the gym because they have a kid and no one to watch them.  Group fitness is another huge program that brings in additional members.  The floor alone not including prep just materials will cost about $8 to $10 a sq. ft.  So a small 1000 sq. ft room floor will be about $10,000 plus mirrors, A/C, and equipment like balls, bands, mats etc.  This Slacker guy obviously is just full of shit and is in no way thinking of opening a gym.  Either that or he has no idea on how to put together the numbers.  I have owned two gyms and have been in management, marketing or consulting since the 80's.  It was never a full time job for me but something I just liked doing.  

Slacker are you having any equipment in this gym of yours.  Are you buying it or leasing it.  Have you priced out cardio equipment.  One more thing.  Did you get your advise from Goodrum

I am done talking to you. your an idiot and obviously a failure at life.  If I had to spend 250g to open  I could and I would.  I don't need a loan I am not searching for your approval stupid.  I simply asked what you all pay to get an idea of what would be a reasonable price.   If you read my thread in its entirety you will see I have answers all the same questions you keep asking.   I have built over 30 successful business's in the last 16 years.  I don't need your support or input.  So you go back to the counter now  I am sure somone is going to place a big order with you for a big mac and large fry.            

[slacker]

It is obvious you have no idea about operating or owning a gym.  That is fine.  But people like me and Hazbin (whio is very successful at it) have and know what it takes.  It doesn't matter if you own the property or not.  There are costs.  How many sq ft is this gym of yours (or building).  I take it from your millionaire status you own it 100% and don't have any payments on it except for taxes.

If your so smart fuck face you would know these answers because you would have read the entire thread.   Then you wouldn't be asking me stupid questions.  A smart business man would have done this to ensure their response was both inteligent and articulated in direct and helpful manner

[El Diablo Blanco]

I am done talking to you. your an idiot and obviously a failure at life.  If I had to spend 250g to open  I could and I would.  I don't need a loan I am not searching for your approval stupid.  I simply asked what you all pay to get an idea of what would be a reasonable price.   If you read my thread in its entirety you will see I have answers all the same questions you keep asking.   I have built over 30 successful business's in the last 16 years.  I don't need your support or input.  So you go back to the counter now  I am sure somone is going to place a big order with you for a big mac and large fry.            

Holy cow this legend keeps growing.  So now you have 30 businesses, a cop, a millionaire, a real estate mogul a store owner, john cena look alike and a gym owner.  Yet you have time to post on getbig through all of this.  WOW

[slacker]

Holy cow this legend keeps growing.  So now you have 30 businesses, a cop, a millionaire, a real estate mogul a store owner, john cena look alike and a gym owner.  Yet you have time to post on getbig through all of this.  WOW

see hows how ignorant the average getbigger is.  I never said I own 30 business's I said have built them. And then i sold them it what smart people do.  Yeah I was a cop and left that career many years ago. I never once said I was a mogul. And as fa as the store I have owned that one for years and never worked there a day in my life.  I know Americans are normally fat lazy and uneducated and you are proving it.
If you cant think of anything helpful to say. then please just stfu.   your hating is pathetic its weak and your all proving my point 

[CT_Muscle]

cha ching..considering your in that part of the state, those are cheap gym fees

They are cheap. I can thank planet fitness for moving in next door for that. Although I would rather pay $50 a month like they used to charge prior to PF opening. Now there are too many people in the way who don't put equipment back and have no clue wtf they are doing.

[Natural Man]

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[StAge ThRee]

I just spent 30 minutes reading this entire thread and although most disagree with you and are "hating" as you say I dont see much cause for all the upset. You obviously have dun your homework and it appears as though you can afford it. So I say go for it.  I read all the haters and all I can say is do what makes you happy.  

[CT_Muscle]

the best way to put the haters in their place is to succeed 

[El Diablo Blanco]

see hows how ignorant the average getbigger is.  I never said I own 30 business's I said have built them. And then i sold them it what smart people do.  Yeah I was a cop and left that career many years ago. I never once said I was a mogul. And as fa as the store I have owned that one for years and never worked there a day in my life.  I know Americans are normally fat lazy and uneducated and you are proving it.
If you cant think of anything helpful to say. then please just stfu.   your hating is pathetic its weak and your all proving my point 

So you're a millionaire, started 30 businesses, did all of your homework bashing onlyme who actually posted great info, yet you come to getbig to find out how much gym fees are.

I'm sorry douche, but if you did your fucking homework, this would be the first thing you would need to check. Before you find out how much something would cost you might want to see what the return would be.  I can't believe you did all your homework and fact checking yet depend on getbig for gym fee information.  Probably the most vital component to your whole business plan.  What The Fuck man!

[slacker]

the best way to put the haters in their place is to succeed 

Thank you.  I don't need to prove anything to these clowns.  It justs blows my mind that there are so many haters. I mean why would you want to bash on someones idea.   I could honestly open this gym for free and not go broke.   I have always wanted a really amazing home gym and I was looking into equipment and just getting a couple of treadmills or ellipticals  was going to be over 10g.After looking it to all th free weights and stands/benches with mats and mirrors I just thought we should just open a gym at our building in town.  After researching demography our area and client base.    It would appear that there is a serious calling for a gym in my area.   I dont an issue with people having questions about my plan but to call me out and tell me I am lying. Its sad.  

[no one]

'slacker' getting passed around like a 5 dollar whore in this thread.

[slacker]

So you're a millionaire, started 30 businesses, did all of your homework bashing onlyme who actually posted great info, yet you come to getbig to find out how much gym fees are.

I'm sorry douche, but if you did your fucking homework, this would be the first thing you would need to check. Before you find out how much something would cost you might want to see what the return would be.  I can't believe you did all your homework and fact checking yet depend on getbig for gym fee information.  Probably the most vital component to your whole business plan.  What The Fuck man!

are you retarded??   If I have 50000 gym using people. "getbiggers" then would it be a wise to ask what everyone is paying to find a average expectable fee

[slacker]

'slacker' i cant go past a single thread with your name in it .

fixed

[noworries]

Thank you.  I don't need to prove anything to these clowns.  It justs blows my mind that there are so many haters. I mean why would you want to bash on someones idea.   I could honestly open this gym for free and not go broke.   I have always wanted a really amazing home gym and I was looking into equipment and just getting a couple of treadmills or ellipticals  was going to be over 10g.After looking it to all th free weights and stands/benches with mats and mirrors I just thought we should just open a gym at our building in town.  After researching demography our area and client base.    It would appear that there is a serious calling for a gym in my area.   I dont an issue with people having questions about my plan but to call me out and tell me I am lying. Its sad.  

Yes you do and you know it.  Why else would you start a thread like this.  Since you are so rich and you stated that you can open this gym for free, then why don't you.  I will ask again.  How many sq ft is this gym going to be.  And what is the population within a 5 to 10 mile radius.  And did you put together a Business Plan

[slacker]

Yes you do and you know it.  Why else would you start a thread like this.  Since you are so rich and you stated that you can open this gym for free, then why don't you.  I will ask again.  How many sq ft is this gym going to be.  And what is the population within a 5 to 10 mile radius.  And did you put together a Business Plan

did you read the entire thread

[noworries]

did you read the entire thread

no that is why I am asking  All I got was you won a building are so rich you can make it free and you don't care if you lose money.

[slacker]

Yes you do and you know it.  Why else would you start a thread like this.  Since you are so rich and you stated that you can open this gym for free, then why don't you.  I will ask again.  How many sq ft is this gym going to be.  And what is the population within a 5 to 10 mile radius.  And did you put together a Business Plan

nearest gym is 28km away.  population of my town and surrounding towns is over 100g  building is 7500 sq feet as I have already said in this thread.   Understand something. I am not opening this gym because I believe it will make millions. I am not delusional and I always do my home work

[Smokincrazy]

10g's a month?  BWAAAAAHAAAAAAA it's going to cost way more than that a month.  You are clueless.  My wife and I are in the process of opening up a bar.  I know what it takes to write a business plan and the realities of opening up a business.

Is it going to be a gay or straight bar?  Does your wife know about your promiscuous gay past.......just curious

[slacker]

Is it going to be a gay or straight bar?  Does your wife know about your promiscuous gay past.......just curious

lmfao

[noworries]

nearest gym is 28km away.  population of my town and surrounding towns is over 100g  building is 7500 sq feet as I have already said in this thread.   Understand something. I am not opening this gym because I believe it will make millions. I am not delusional and I always do my home work

okay, thank you.  Now are you planning to have locker rooms.  If you are which you should there are codes to follow on how many toilets and stalls you need.  Even at the minimum you will prpobably need about 500 sq ft for each locker room which would be very small but with your potential membership base maybe okay.  You will need to do some groundwork with excavation and plumbing and electrical.  showers, stalls and toilets, sinks, lockers and benches, flooring and lighting and all the small fixtures and finish work.  You are looking at around a minimum of $50 to $100 a sq ft.  So about $75,000 minimum to build justy the locker rooms.  Not including permits, and drawings.  I got more but I need to leave for the gym

[slacker]

okay, thank you.  Now are you planning to have locker rooms.  If you are which you should there are codes to follow on how many toilets and stalls you need.  Even at the minimum you will prpobably need about 500 sq ft for each locker room which would be very small but with your potential membership base maybe okay.  You will need to do some groundwork with excavation and plumbing and electrical.  showers, stalls and toilets, sinks, lockers and benches, flooring and lighting and all the small fixtures and finish work.  You are looking at around a minimum of $50 to $100 a sq ft.  So about $75,000 minimum to build justy the locker rooms.  Not including permits, and drawings.  I got more but I need to leave for the gym

I dont think we will offer showers. Most likely a change room with toilets.     The building was previously a dance studio so there are existing showers and toilets. If anyone has anything helpful I am willing and interested in hearing it.