UBX was co-founded by four-time world champion Australian boxer, Danny Green and fitness and tech entrepreneur, Tim West. Offering world-class boxing classes backed by science across the globe, UBX is expanding rapidly – with no signs of slowing down.
With over 100 locations globally and having launched sites across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and the USA, this innovative franchise concept has now made its way to the UK and Ireland. In 2022, Empowered Brands took on the master franchise license, paving the way for expansion into a region that has a profound history of boxing.
“So far, we’ve got four UBX franchise locations in the UK and Ireland, with a logical goal of opening 250 UBX clubs in the next 6-8 years,” says Andrew Croney, Head of Franchise Recruitment Marketing at UBX.
This is the world’s fastest growing boxing and strength franchise, with a plan to knock out locations across the UK and Ireland.
Choosing BusinessesForSale.com
We spoke to Andrew about how BusinessesForSale.com has supported UBX’s pioneering expansion plans.
Andrew explains that he’s worked with BusinessesForSale.com since 2014, using the platform to advertise Energie Fitness, a gym franchise with 80 locations across the UK, Ireland, and Spain.
“Energie Fitness’s marketing mix always included BusinessesForSale.com, so when it came time to launch UBX, it was an obvious choice given the history of successfully recruiting franchisees on the platform,” says Andrew.
Since advertising UBX in March 2022, BusinessesForSale.com has generated numerous leads for the brand. Two of these have become franchisees who are now in the process of opening their sites.
Quality database and team
Andrew explains that the response since advertising UBX on BusinessesForSale.com has been positive, attributed to its quality database.
“We always look at how much money we spend on a platform, and what the return on investment is. Considering the franchise sales we’ve had through BusinessesForSale.com so far, we’ve certainly made a good return on that investment,” he adds.
Andrew also explains that scheduled mailings to BusinessesForSale.com’s buyer database always give a boost in quality enquiries, which helps alleviate challenges with recruitment.
“Another factor to mention is the team. We have a strong working relationship with BusinessesForSale.com. If there are slow months the team is proactive and will work with us to find solutions,” Andrew explains.
Andrew’s advice to new franchise buyers:
1) Spend time with the franchisor. Franchising is a people’s business, so franchisees should know who they’re working with and if they can develop a relationship built on trust. Franchise agreements can be five to ten years, so take some time to get to know people in the brand and build a good connection with them. Can you see yourself working in the business and building a long-term relationship?
2) Seek out the top performers in the franchise network. This is important, as it will open your mind to the art of the possible. A franchise isn’t always a guarantee of success, but there will be people in the network that are making a success of the business, so you should spend time with them and learn from them. The more time you spend with top performers, the more you’ll understand what you need to become successful.
3) Follow the systems. If you decide to buy a franchise, make sure you follow the systems and stick to the brand guidelines. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and innovative ideas, make sure to work with the franchisor and discuss them.
We’d like to thank Andrew for taking the time to speak to us. We’re grateful for your support and look forward to many more successes!
Find out more about UBX franchise opportunities here.
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