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Posted Mar 31, 2026

Franchise Owner/CEO

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At STRIDE Fitness, you are not stepping into a job. You are building a performance-driven business for your community. As a Franchise Owner and CEO of STRIDE Fitness in your market, you would lead a high-growth boutique fitness studio while leveraging proven systems, national brand strength, and operational support. This is an opportunity to build a scalable, multi-unit asset in a thriving market you already understand. You would operate as the CEO of STRIDE Fitness in your community, driving culture, revenue, and expansion while following a playbook built for results - with an experienced corporate team there to support you every step of the way. Role Overview: • Launch and lead the first STRIDE Fitness studio in your market with full P&L responsibility. • Build and develop a high-performance team that delivers an exceptional member experience. • Establish STRIDE Fitness as the premier destination for interval training and recovery in your market. • Capture market share through Baylor partnerships, local business networking, community events, and grassroots marketing. • Expand into additional Central Texas territories as performance milestones are achieved Key Responsibilities: • Executive Leadership: Recruit, train, and lead a results-driven team focused on culture, retention, and operational excellence. • Financial Ownership: Own studio performance including budgets, KPIs, pricing strategy, and profitability. • Growth & Market Development: Build relationships across your market, from university alumni networks to local employers and community organizations. • Brand Stewardship: Deliver a consistent, high-energy, community-first experience that reflects STRIDE Fitness’s standards. • Multi-Unit Vision: Operate with expansion in mind as your market grows. Ideal Candidate Profile • Deep knowledge of your local community and a strong local network • 5+ years of leadership experience in sales, operations, finance, management, or multi-unit environments • Proven ability to build teams and drive measurable performance • Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets or P&L • Entrepreneurial mindset with disciplined execution • Intention to launch within 3 to 6 months • Financial capacity to invest ($200,000 minimum liquid capital & $500,000 minimum net worth) • Competitive, growth-oriented, and community-driven If you believe your community is ready for a strong boutique fitness brand that sits uniquely at the intersection of fitness performance and health longevity, and you want to be the person who brings it here, let’s connect.