HOTWORX Welcomes Shaun Willett and Blake Lemmon of Tyler, TX as New Franchisees
As they prepare for the arrival of their first child, baby boy Knox, this October, Shaun and Blake looked to franchise opportunities as a way to secure the financial future of their growing family. The couple worked closely with Regional Consultant, Ashlee Campbell, to explore our membership-driven business model and will be opening three HOTWORX studio locations in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. In the interview below, Blake's responses clearly show that HOTWORX is the perfect fit for these fitness enthusiasts....
What lead you to explore franchise opportunities?
The two of us had been discussing opening up some sort of business but couldn’t quite decide on what sounded best to open. We looked around and finally one day came across Planet Beach and talked about opening up a tanning salon. After looking into the tanning salon we then came across HOTWORX. From that moment on we knew that HOTWORX would be the best franchise decision we could make due to today's trends and the outlook on fitness and we couldn’t be any happier with our decision.
How was your experience going through the HOTWORX Discovery Process?
Going into HOTWORX Discovery Day we were very anxious and excited to get the overall meaning and understanding of what HOTWORX is. It was very exciting to learn all of the aspects involved with HOTWORX and get to know everyone on the Executive Team. Everyone was extremely professional and welcoming. We walked out of discovery day with so much information because the speeches given by each team member were very informative.
What was your experience like meeting the HOTWORX Executive Team for Discovery Day?
We enjoyed getting to meet everyone on the HOTWORX Executive Team. Walking in the doors as newcomers can be nerve racking, but everyone welcomed us and made us feel at home. Everyone was very professional and helped answer any question the two of us may have had.
What are the top 3 reasons you chose to franchise with HOTWORX?
1. Because HOTWORX is an attractive brand and it is a new concept to health and fitness.2. To help ourselves and other people live a healthy lifestyle3. HOTWORX is an attractive franchise in today’s market that will grow our families wealth and give us financial security.
What advice would you give the other entrepreneurs considering the opportunity to franchise with HOTWORX?
Take the time to do the workouts and to study and research the health benefits and science behind the infrared sauna combined with HOTWORX workouts.
What goals do you have in bringing HOTWORX to your market?
The goals we have in bringing HOTWORX to the Tyler market is to be the number one fitness studio in our community, as well as helping our members gain a healthy and fun lifestyle through the benefits of HOTWORX.
What are you most excited for in your first year as HOTWORX franchisees?
Creating a buzz of HOTWORX in the Tyler community and watching our store grow as a whole.
