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Owner Stories
Owner Stories
Breaking Free from Burnout: Brandon & Paul’s Path with RockBox
Brandon and his husband Paul are living proof that a career change can lead to greater fulfillment and balance. Formerly a Marketing Executive, Brandon was passionate about fitness and longevity but found himself burning out in his corporate role. Seeking a career that combined his love for health, community, and people, Brandon discovered RockBox Fitness—and…
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Owner Stories
Building More Than a Studio: How Craig & Molly Created a RockBox Community in Idaho
Craig and Molly are no strangers to building a life centered around family, community, and meaningful work. For the past 2.5 years, the husband-and-wife duo have been the proud owner/operators of RockBox Fitness in Meridian, Idaho. When they’re not leading their studio, they’re busy enjoying life outdoors, traveling, or spending time with their four kids…
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Owner Stories
From Marathon Training to Building a Fitness Family: Meet Mike & Maite of RockBox Southlake
What starts as a passion can sometimes turn into a purpose and for Mike and Maite, that’s exactly what happened. Their story began in 2010 when they met while training for a marathon. United by a shared love for fitness and a relentless drive to push boundaries, the two became partners in every sense. After…
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In the News
RockBox’s Roadmap for Smarter Scale
How the franchise built for growth from day one — and made a critical tech pivot to help accelerate it.
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In the News
RockBox Fitness x ABC Trainerize: Community Engagement App Hooks 3500 Members Across the Franchise
From the beginning, RockBox Fitness was meant to create a fitness community where members could win. Founders Steve Halloran and Roger Martin didn’t start the franchise with a membership-based program – they started with six-week challenges. Those challenges would bring people into the community and set them up to succeed with unlimited access to challenge…
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Franchising Resources
Best Fitness Franchise to Own for Entrepreneurs in 2026
Short answer: There is no single best fitness franchise. The right one matches your capital, your market, and how hands-on you want to be. For entrepreneurs who want a lower entry cost, strong margins per square foot, and a concept members build their week around, boutique specialty studios are the standout play in 2026, and…
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Franchising Resources
Is Franchise Ownership Right for Me?
Key Takeaways What Franchise Ownership Really Involves Franchising is a business relationship where the franchisor grants you the licensed right to operate a business under their trademark and business model. In exchange, you pay initial franchise fees and ongoing royalties—typically 4-8% of gross sales. You get access to an established brand, training, marketing support, and…
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Franchising Resources
Boutique Fitness Franchises: Why They Are Best To Own
For most first-time and hands-on owners, a boutique fitness studio is the smarter franchise to own than a big-box gym. It costs less to open, earns higher margins per square foot, and keeps members longer through coaching and community. Boutique studios now hold more than 40 percent of all gym memberships, and the segment is…
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