Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast
Tariq Johnson from Zero to Profitable Franchise (and YouTube) reveals his strategies (profitable franchise secrets) on buying franchises and getting them profitable FAST, so you can experience the freedom and flexibility with owning a profitable franchise business!
Get access to exclusive interviews with top performing Franchisees, accountants, and business experts so you can learn from their mistakes, and hear real life success stories so you can feel more confident in your franchise journey. Tariq signed onto his first franchise in 2015 after making a (scary) $300,000 investment. He got that location profitable in less than 60 days, and has since gone on to buy and sell numerous franchise locations. He intimately understands the fear, confusion, and overwhelm that comes with trying to make it as a full time entrepreneur.
You’ll learn about FDD’s, franchisee validation calls, how to buy a franchise, the most profitable franchise industries, franchise funding, SBA loans, and marketing strategies so you can thrive as a franchise owner and create your dream life with your family and loved ones. No matter what stage of buying a franchise you are in, this podcast will help you do one thing. Go from Zero to Profitable Franchise! Hit subscribe, and get ready to create your dream life.
Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast
Is This the Most PROFITABLE Gym Business Model in 2026?
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Crunch Fitness went bankrupt in 2009 and today it’s valued at over $1.5 billion. So what changed? In this video, I break down the real numbers behind the Crunch Fitness franchise model, including startup costs, royalties, membership data, cash operating profit, and what the FDD actually reveals about how much these gyms make. We’ll look at sales by performance tier, rent costs, equipment financing, churn risk, and whether this is truly one of the most profitable gym business models in 2026. If you’re thinking about buying a fitness franchise like Crunch or Planet Fitness, this breakdown will help you understand the real risk and real upside before you invest.
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