Franchise Owner/CEO

STRIDE Fitness Franchising; Tampa (FL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

STRIDE Fitness Franchising is looking for a motivated Franchise Owner and CEO to launch and lead their boutique fitness studio in Tampa, Florida. This role involves full P&L responsibility and developing a high-performance team.

The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of leadership experience, strong financial acumen, and a deep knowledge of the local community. If you're entrepreneurial and ready to build a growth-oriented business, reach out to learn more.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in relevant environments.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and deliver financial results.
• Strong local network within the community.

Responsibilities

• Launch and lead the first STRIDE Fitness studio in your market.
• Recruit, train, and lead a high-performance team.
• Own studio performance metrics including P&L and profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Team building

Sales operations

Community networking

Job description

At STRIDE Fitness, you are not stepping into a job. You are building a performance-driven business for your community.

As a Franchise Owner and CEO of STRIDE Fitness in your market, you would lead a high-growth boutique fitness studio while leveraging proven systems, national brand strength, and operational support. This is an opportunity to build a scalable, multi-unit asset in a thriving market you already understand.

You would operate as the CEO of STRIDE Fitness in your community, driving culture, revenue, and expansion while following a playbook built for results - with an experienced corporate team there to support you every step of the way.

Role Overview

• Launch and lead the first STRIDE Fitness studio in your market with full P&L responsibility.
• Build and develop a high-performance team that delivers an exceptional member experience.
• Establish STRIDE Fitness as the premier destination for interval training and recovery in your market.
• Capture market share through Baylor partnerships, local business networking, community events, and grassroots marketing.
• Expand into additional Central Texas territories as performance milestones are achieved

Key Responsibilities

• Executive Leadership: Recruit, train, and lead a results-driven team focused on culture, retention, and operational excellence.
• Financial Ownership: Own studio performance including budgets, KPIs, pricing strategy, and profitability.
• Growth & Market Development: Build relationships across your market, from university alumni networks to local employers and community organizations.
• Brand Stewardship: Deliver a consistent, high-energy, community-first experience that reflects STRIDE Fitness’s standards.
• Multi-Unit Vision: Operate with expansion in mind as your market grows.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Deep knowledge of your local community and a strong local network
• 5+ years of leadership experience in sales, operations, finance, management, or multi-unit environments
• Proven ability to build teams and drive measurable performance
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets or P&L
• Entrepreneurial mindset with disciplined execution
• Intention to launch within 3 to 6 months
• Financial capacity to invest ($200,000 minimum liquid capital & $500,000 minimum net worth)
• Competitive, growth-oriented, and community-driven

If you believe your community is ready for a strong boutique fitness brand that sits uniquely at the intersection of fitness performance and health longevity, and you want to be the person who brings it here, let’s connect.