FAQs

The initial investment to acquire a license to operate as a Twist Conditioning franchise is $40,000. This covers initial training, territory protection, operations manual, site selection, facility layout and development, support and legal costs associated with the start-up of the training facility. Total investment will vary from location to location. An estimated total start-up investment beginning at $230,000 varies dramatically depending on many factors including Canada or the US, size of the facility, the cost of construction in the particular market, the local and general economy, the efficiency of the project manager and other key factors. Our Development Team can assist you in an estimate based on your specific circumstances.

Although Twist Franchise Corporation and Twist Conditioning do not provide funding we can review your specific financial circumstances and make recommendations as how to best to proceed with getting the necessary financing, in addition to assisting you in the development of a business plan. For qualified individuals, we may also be able to introduce you to potential investors.

How much a franchisee makes will vary depending upon your skills and abilities, the competition, interest rates, the economy, inflation, labour and supply costs, lease terms and the marketplace. As part of the review process we will have you speak with existing franchisees and prepare your own cash flow projections that take into account the realities of your specific market which enables you to make an informed business decision.

The Twist Conditioning Franchise Support Team is in place to provide you with the tools and support needed to have your Twist Sport Conditioning Centre become the dominant brand in your community. The support starts before the doors open, providing a development team to design the physical facility. At the same time we train management, staff and coaches to deliver Twist Sport Conditioning programs and products to athletes and customers. Once the facility is opened we continue with on-site visits and consultation to ensure Twist Sport Conditioning Centre systems and specifications are in place. Twist Conditioning provides on-going support in marketing, curriculum development, human resources, business management and strategic planning.

The ideal location is an easily accessible warehouse style building with high ceiling clearance. Appropriate square footage is 4500 – 8000 sq. ft. Retail frontage is not mandatory, however is highly recommended. The Twist Support team will aid you in assessing possible real estate opportunities and review your lease prior to location approval. Questions regarding the placement of a Twist Sport Conditioning Centre™ inside an existing complex or facility can be answered by the Twist Development Team during the interview process.

As a franchise owner - no, however any experience you may have gained previously in the fitness industry will help. More than anything, we are looking for exceptional people with sound business sense who embrace our vision and high standards of service excellence. Where the owner does not have fitness or sport industry experience we provide additional training and hire key individuals for management that have the fitness background and human kinetics education. We have a pool of experienced trainers who have been a part of our Twist Sport Conditioning Coach certification program and conference workshops who you can potentially draw from.

Our training for you and your staff is thorough and complete. New partners and new managers will have initial management training at our corporate offices in North Vancouver and at your location. We then send a “hands on” support opening team to train your initial coaches and staff. Except for travel, accommodation and meals, the cost of training you and your management team is ours. You will open your sport conditioning center confident and knowledgeable on Twist Conditioning programs and processes, backed by a system and people who will help you.

Twist Conditioning has set high standards, specifications and procedures regarding interior design, layout, training paradigm, coaching continuity, location, health and safety, product suppliers, product specifications and advertising. All of these standards are intended to create a consistent experience and level of service to Twist Sport Conditioning Centre clients and customers, no matter which location is visited. It is through this uniformity that the brand is created and reinforced. This protects and builds upon each strategic franchise partner’s investment in the brand.

The application process from initial inquiry to the approval from the Leadership Team will take from four to eight weeks. Once your application and location has received approval from the Leadership Team the time frame to opening day will vary from five to nine months. A detailed schedule shall be created that fits with the needs and circumstances of your specific location and training needs.

If you wish to proceed in investigating Twist Sport Conditioning as a Strategic Franchise Partner please complete the Request for Consideration apply online . Once the information is received and it is determined you meet the initial qualifications, the Franchise Application Process will begin. You will be contacted for an Interview and the exchange of information will commence in order for us to mutually determine whether or not this is a fit and each can make a fully informed business decision.