Built for Small Towns

Your town deserves a gym.We'll help you build it.

No franchise fees. No gym experience required. We handle the hard parts — real estate, design, equipment, marketing, training — you own the business.

Small towns. Big opportunity.

Traditional gym franchises don't work in rural America. We built a model that does.

Profitable at 200 Members

A healthy mix of paying members and insurance-covered seniors. No need for thousands of members to break even.

Runs Without Staff

24/7 automated access, no front desk. Your gym operates while you live your life.

Community Loyalty

Small-town members stick around. Lower churn, higher lifetime value, real relationships.

A revenue model built for rural success

Blended income streams make small-town gyms viable and profitable.

Paid Members

Individual, family, and business memberships — you set the prices. Billed automatically, predictable revenue.

Insurance Members

Seniors with Medicare Advantage get free access through SilverSneakers, Silver&Fit, or Renew Active. You receive reimbursement per visit.

Drop-ins & Day Passes

Travelers, seasonal residents, college kids home for the weekend. Flexible revenue, no commitment.

Why insurance members matter: Rural areas often have higher senior populations. SilverSneakers, Silver&Fit, and Renew Active cover millions of seniors — they get free gym access, you get paid. Guaranteed revenue with no billing hassles.

More than a business — it's an investment

Even at break-even, you're building something valuable.

Community Impact

Your town gets a gym. You're serving your community with minimal ongoing effort.

Business Equity

Own a turnkey asset. Sell it later, pass it on, or expand to another town.

Real Estate Equity

Buy or mortgage the building — every payment builds your net worth.

Rural areas often have affordable commercial real estate — empty Main Street buildings, former retail spaces, community development grants. Buying instead of renting is often realistic, turning your gym into a long-term wealth-building vehicle.

Full-service support. Start to finish.

We handle the complexity so you can focus on your community.

Real Estate & Site Selection

Finding the right location at the right price. We know what works for small-town gyms.

Facility Design

Efficient layouts optimized for unattended operation. Equipment placement, flow, safety.

Build-Out Services

Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, building code compliance. We manage contractors and permitting.

Equipment & Setup

Full gym outfitting — cardio, strength, free weights. Quality equipment at fair prices.

Marketing & Launch

Grand opening campaigns, local marketing, member acquisition strategies that work in small markets.

Owner Training

Learn how to run your gym business — no prior experience needed. We teach you what matters.

Ongoing Support

We don't disappear after launch. IronOS software handles daily operations, and our team is here when you need us — billing questions, equipment issues, growth strategies.

Why no franchise fees?

Traditional franchises charge $50,000 - $500,000+ just for the rights. That kills small-town viability.

Traditional Gym Franchise

  • $50K - $500K+ franchise fee
  • 5-8% ongoing royalty fees
  • Requires 3,000+ population
  • Mandatory equipment vendors
  • Strict brand requirements
  • Multi-year contracts

IronOS Partner Model

  • $0 franchise fees
  • Simple software subscription
  • Works in towns of 500+
  • Flexible equipment options
  • Your brand, your gym
  • No long-term lock-in

Keep your capital for what matters: equipment, build-out, and a cushion for the first few months. Not franchise paperwork.

Ready to bring a gym to your hometown?

From our community to yours — let's talk about your goals and how we can help make it happen.

No pressure. No sales pitch. Just a conversation about possibilities.