District Manager

Retro Fitness; Central (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Retro Fitness is seeking a Franchise Business Coach to partner with franchisees, driving revenue and profitability through hands-on coaching and development across multiple locations.

The role requires extensive travel (80–90%), strong leadership, and a focus on brand standards, audits, and ongoing performance improvements to elevate the member experience.

Qualifications

• 7 years in a multi-unit leadership role, consulting with franchisees, preferably in fitness or wellness.
• 3–5 years as a sales leader, trainer, and coach.
• 3–5 years reviewing franchisee P&Ls and driving corrective action.
• Proven ability to impact membership growth, upgrades, and revenue.
• Strong leadership to ensure franchisee compliance with brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue and profitability through hands-on coaching and development.
• Lead regularly scheduled site meetings and quarterly business plan development.
• Conduct KPI reviews and brand excellence reviews.
• Engage with franchisees to improve performance and compliance.
• Mentor teams to elevate member experience.

Skills

Franchise leadership

Sales leadership

P&L management

Franchisee coaching

Strategic planning

Brand audits

Communication skills

Travel-heavy

Job description

At Retro Fitness, we believe in the timeless power of exercise, health, and fitness to enrich people's lives. For over 16 years we have been delivering a great member experience by offering world-class equipment, group classes, a Zen Den for relaxation and recovery, as well as on-app seasons and episodes of our popular shows like Retro Fitness Kitchen, Retro Fitness Nutrition, At-Home Workouts, Cobra Cycle Classes, Mental Health, and more. Join us and become a part of a team driven by values that put customers first while helping people live their healthiest lives.

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Franchise Business Coach works in partnership with franchisees and their teams to drive revenue and profitability through hands-on coaching and development, regularly scheduled site meetings, quarterly business plan development, KPI reviews, and brand excellence reviews. Franchisee engagement and satisfaction are our number #1 filter while elevating and inspiring all those around you.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in a multi-unit leadership role in business management, consulting with franchisees at the multi-unit level (preferably in fitness, health or wellness.


• 3-5 years of experience as a sales leader, trainer, and coach


• 3-5 years Review Franchisee P&Ls, working with leadership to develop action plans to address cost control areas or correct substandard performance


• Proven ability to have a net positive impact on membership increases and upgrades, Physical Training/Retail dollars, overall P & L, member experience, or team growth and development.


• Strong leadership and ability to manage the personal working relationship with Franchisees to ensure franchisee compliance to brand standards through audits, operations evaluations, business reviews, and training programs.


• current on industry best practices, standards of excellence, procedures, and ideas


• Strong written/verbal communication skills to provide understanding and vision of brand standards and priorities to franchisees, and their teams


• Knowledgeable of interviewing, hiring, and firing best practices


• Comfortable being a road warrior - 80-90% travel

For nearly 2 decades, Retro Fitness has been providing members with a timeless approach to exercise, health, and fitness. With 175 health and fitness clubs open or in development, Retro Fitness is one of the fastest-growing in the High-Value, Low-Price fitness segment. Retro Fitness provides investors with hands-on support including real estate selection, training, in-club support, marketing services, and operations to deliver a turnkey and operational solution.

What We Offer

• In addition to our competitive base salary, we offer medical, dental, and vision benefits.


• A 401k with match and generous PTO.

Why Work At Retro

Retro Fitness is an equal opportunity employer: Retro Fitness is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

With more than 120 gyms open or under development across the US, Retro Fitness offers multiple fitness experiences under one roof. From traditional strength and cardio options to personalized training programs, Retro Fitness offers something for everyone. Gyms feature best in class equipment and services, our Retro Blends Smoothie Bar, and a selection of amenities that keep members feeling accomplished and refreshed.

With our new CEO, Andrew Alfano, leading the team, Retro Fitness is poised for growth in an exciting atmosphere with a new strategic vision and focus. We encourage you to consider joining us on this journey!

Interested in owning a Retro Fitness? The brand is seeking qualified franchise partners to expand nationwide. For more information, please visit or