HOTWORX welcomes new franchisees, Emily Garrity & Diane Jeremias, with the purchase of 3 franchise licenses in Chicago, Illinois!
What led you to explore franchise opportunities?
We knew we always wanted to own our own business with a unique concept focusing on health. We have both endured some personal challenges over the last couple of years and it helped us re-evaluate what we wanted to do with our lives. We see franchising as our opportunity to own something without reinventing the wheel.
Can you describe your first HOTWORX experience?
We tried Hot Buns and boy were our buns hot! We were shaking and dripping sweat but loving every minute of it! It was challenging and we thought we would be sore for days, but we weren't! The recovery was so different because of the infrared- and we felt so refreshed and slept better than we had in weeks!! We left the studio and couldn't stop talking about how amazing we felt and how excited we were to bring this to our community, after just one workout!!!
How was your experience going through the HOTWORX Discovery Process?
Our HOTWORX Discovery Process with Bebe was more than we expected. Bebe was wonderful to work with. As first time franchisees, we had a lot of questions and wanted to make sure we had access to everything we needed to know. Bebe treated us like family from the first phone call, let us go at our own pace, and she truly wanted us to make the best decision for us. The Discovery Process itself was very informative.
What was it like attending Orientation Day and meeting the HOTWORX Executive Team?
It was amazing to meet all the team members in person and get a real sense of the culture at HOTWORX. We were impressed that there were so many long term employees. We could tell they treat their employees well, and could see that they will provide great support for their franchisees. Being there with the team really solidified our decision to move forward and purchase multiple licenses.
What advice would you give to other entrepreneurs considering the opportunity to franchise with HOTWORX?
Ask questions, talk to other franchisees and get yourself into a studio. At the end of the day, this is a big decision and you want to feel comfortable with your decision so ask questions!! And we can't stress enough how important it is to get into a studio. When we first walked into the Lincoln Park studio, we knew this was exactly what we wanted to do!
What are the top 3 reasons you chose to franchise with HOTWORX?
We are both passionate about health and wellness and when we learned about HOTWORX and the unique fitness concept with amazing benefits, we knew we had to be a part of it. Also the support from corporate, reasonable start-up costs, training, low employee costs and the fact that this is a new concept to the Western Suburbs of Illinois!
What goals do you have in bringing HOTWORX to your market?
Being the first franchisees in the Chicago market, we look forward to bringing awareness of the HOTWORX brand to a new area, and expanding to several locations over the next few years. Our goal with the Wheaton location is to hit 500 members in the first 5 months and to be the best Hot yoga studio in the area!
What are you most excited for in your first year as a HOTWORX franchisee?
We are excited to share this amazing concept with our community and beyond and to hear all the amazing stories of how HOTWORX is helping people around us. Also taking what we learn from our first location opening to make our subsequent ones even more impactful.
Congratulations, Emily & Dianne, and welcome to the HOTWORX family!
Looking for a new business opportunity and want to learn more about HOTWORX? Visit hotworx.net/franchising or call (504) 297-1HOT.
