Ever wondered how a simple gym can transform into a thriving fitness franchise empire?Listen in as Rick Mayo shares his journey from opening a personal training gym to licensing over 2,500 clubs worldwide to building a fitness franchise empire that everyone is talking about.Rick is interviewed by Michael Benso of Sweat Success on the transition of the Alloy model from a gym member model to standalone locations, the Alloy personal training model, revenue and cost considerations, challenges and evolution of the business, and the perspective of franchisees and trainers.Rick shared valuable insights on various business strategies like multi-channel marketing, community-based marketing, and developing strong client relationships.He also discussed the growth trajectory and challenges faced in scaling Alloy, including maintaining culture and adapting to customer needs.The business model of Alloy allows for low churn and high customer retention. Mayo also shares his future plans for Alloy, aiming for 800 locations by 2030.Tune in to learn more about what it takes to scale a fitness business and create a lasting impact.Key TakeawaysIntro (00:00)The transition from licensing to franchising (00:49)Marketing strategies for fitness studios (05:46)Business model and client retention (07:34)Toughest scaling challenges in scaling Alloy (14:40)Franchise model benefits and challenges (20:16)Fitness customer retention strategies (24:21)Future outlook for Alloy  (30:24)Impact of technology on the fitness industry (44:34)Advice for potential Alloy franchisees (46:17)Additional ResourcesThe Sweat Success Podcast---- Alloy Personal Training- Learn About The Alloy Franchise Opportunity---------You can find the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.If you haven’t already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!