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 | Stroller StridesTotal Fitness Programs For Moms and Their Babies |
Business Type
FranchiseMin Liquid Capital
$3,809 to $17,889Total Investment
$1Required Net Worth
$1Number of Units
309In Business Since
2001* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document
Overview
Chances are that if you are on this page that we already have something in common. A passion for fitness and a desire to have a career that is supportive of motherhood. I started the program after the birth of my son in 2001. The thought of going back to work and putting my son in daycare was heart-wrenching to me as a new mother. I dreamt of a way to have it all, a career and still be full time with my son. I started teaching class to just a few moms in my neighborhood. In one short year, we grew to over 1,000 moms at 12 locations. We now have hundreds of locations nationwide and continue to be the leader in this area of fitness. Stroller Strides has been featured on popular TV programs such as The Today Show, Access Hollywood and CNN and has been written about in virtually every fitness and parenting magazine in the country. Stroller Strides is proud to also offer The Stroller Strides stroller by BOB and Lean Mommy by Hachette Books. The best reward for me is to share this opportunity with other moms. I have enjoyed every moment of this experience and I know you will too!
Products & Services
What is Stroller Strides?
Stroller Strides is a total fitness program for new moms that they can do with their babies. It includes Power Walking and intervals of body toning using exercise tubing and the stroller. Taught by specially trained instructors, it's a great workout for any level of exerciser. Please get doctor's permission before starting this or any other exercise.
How do I start?
Choose a location that works for you. Arrive at all classes at least 15 minutes before start time. We leave promptly at start time and wouldn't want to leave anyone behind.
What do I need?
You, your baby and the stroller. Just about any kind of stroller will do so long as it's not prone to tipping. We also suggest you bring WATER, a hat or sunblock for both you and your baby, and a towel or mat for our ground exercises.
Stroller Strides is a total fitness program for new moms that they can do with their babies. It includes Power Walking and intervals of body toning using exercise tubing and the stroller. Taught by specially trained instructors, it's a great workout for any level of exerciser. Please get doctor's permission before starting this or any other exercise.
How do I start?
Choose a location that works for you. Arrive at all classes at least 15 minutes before start time. We leave promptly at start time and wouldn't want to leave anyone behind.
What do I need?
You, your baby and the stroller. Just about any kind of stroller will do so long as it's not prone to tipping. We also suggest you bring WATER, a hat or sunblock for both you and your baby, and a towel or mat for our ground exercises.
Training & Support
You'll receive our Operations and Marketing manual and our Instructor DVD, which are designed to teach you how to teach, administer and market your classes, and can answer almost all your questions. You get an instructor "tool bag" with all you need to teach your first location. It includes exercise tubing, Stroller Strides clip boards, Stroller Strides pens and sample promotional products. You'll also get samples of forms for your clients, registration cards, sign in sheets, class coupons, gift certificates and more. To track your classes, we give you our custom Class Trac software. You also get a page on our website, our Business Center which includes your email, toll free number and access to all of our files and forms. Not least of all, we offer you support throughout the duration of your Franchise. Why Stroller Strides?
There are many reasons that Stroller Strides is the largest and most successful stroller workout business in the country.
- Stroller Strides is led by Lisa Druxman who is a recognized expert in this field. She writes for both industry and commercial magazines. Why does this matter to you as a franchisee? Because she gives the program credibility and because she gains incredible exposure for the company. Because she regularly speaks and writes to fitness professionals nationwide, it should be easier for you to attract qualified instructors.
- Stroller Strides does more national advertising than any other pre / postnatal fitness program in the country. Stroller Strides advertises in magazines such as IDEA Health and Fitness, Pregnancy Magazine, Fit Pregnancy and more.
- Stroller Strides has its own stroller. The Stroller Strides stroller by BOB is sold in stores such as Babies R Us and on websites such as joggingstroller.com and babystyle.com. It is a highly rated stroller and earns Stroller Strides great recognition. There is tremendous synergy between the stroller and the program for there is class promotion material with every stroller sold.
- Stroller Strides gets more media exposure than any other program in the country. Only Stroller Strides provides every franchisee with professional PR support throughout their business. Go to any search engine and search the news stories for Stroller Strides and you will see the hundreds of stories that come up on our program.
- And finally, Stroller Strides is run "for moms, by moms". It is evident when speaking to any team member that Stroller Strides is committed to operating by the vision and values of the company.
- Stroller Strides is a member of the International Franchise Association (IFA).
- Stroller Strides is approved by the American Council On Exercise.
Are You a Good Fit for Stroller Strides?
There's great latitude with start-up expenses. We have no way to know if you already own a computer or what type of business entity you will choose. For example, if you have a computer and you choose to be a sole proprietor, your initial expenditures may be nothing more than your Franchising fee, insurance and some office supplies. If you are chosen to be a potential franchisee we will send you our Offering Circular which will give you a detailed estimate of your startup costs.
Your level of motivation, your experience, your resources and your current situation will all affect your start-up time. For example, if you currently teach fitness and have a park or mall available to you, it's possible to study the materials and begin teaching in a couple of weeks. However, we suggest you give yourself a minimum of 6 weeks to learn the workouts or to hire instructors, to set up locations, to market your classes and to set up your web page.
Experience in business is a definite plus, although it's not required. Notably, experience with marketing, accounting, communications and sales is helpful. Many entrepreneurs learn through experience, though. What is most required is an ability and a willingness to learn, a passion for fitness and motherhood and a determination to succeed!
Your level of motivation, your experience, your resources and your current situation will all affect your start-up time. For example, if you currently teach fitness and have a park or mall available to you, it's possible to study the materials and begin teaching in a couple of weeks. However, we suggest you give yourself a minimum of 6 weeks to learn the workouts or to hire instructors, to set up locations, to market your classes and to set up your web page.
Experience in business is a definite plus, although it's not required. Notably, experience with marketing, accounting, communications and sales is helpful. Many entrepreneurs learn through experience, though. What is most required is an ability and a willingness to learn, a passion for fitness and motherhood and a determination to succeed!
