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1. What Is SuperSlow Zone?
Concierge Standards of Excellence Delivering
Maximum Exercise & Health Results in Minimum Time
SuperSlow Zone® “SSZ” is a distinctive health, wellness and exercise studio as an executive-level
personal service franchise business.
2. Why SuperSlow Zone?
SuperSlow Zone (SSZ) offers all adults, 12-99+ years old, more than just a workout -- we offer a unique,
professional exercise program that they can’t get anywhere else. Quality of life is essential, especially to
the 55+ year olds, and time is money. Our clients schedule a 20-minute full body workout, 1-2 times per
week, with our SSZ Accredited, Certified Instructors. And with our climate-controlled environment, your
clients can exercise in the clothes they have on. For clients who want healthy eating / weight loss they
can combine our highly effective program with their exercise for sustainable results.
As a SuperSlow Zone owner, you bring that one-of-a-kind experience to your clients, too. Inspired
franchisees can begin their SuperSlow Zone fitness franchise ownership with a single, 3 pack or regional
development operation - one of the best things about being a SuperSlow Zone owner is that you can
tailor your growth to your needs.
! No Personal Trainer or Wellness industry experience required – We provide world class training
and ongoing support
! Owner-operator or Manager-run
! Unique concept catering to a huge underserved market – Our “sweet spot” is the 90 million 55+
year olds
! High client loyalty – Top performing SSZ’s earn 68% client retention and 71% new client referrals
! Turnkey – Site location and negotiation, interior design, a Grand Opening marketing plan and
instructor recruitment
3. Training & Support
Champions are made, not born. That’s why SuperSlow Zone offers comprehensive training, developed
and delivered, utilizing the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)
standards. IACET set standards for continuing education unit (CEU) credits for universities and large
corporation’s education and training. SSZ training covers all aspects of what you need to know as a
SuperSlow Zone wellness and fitness franchise owner. Remember, no industry experience necessary.
Our owners are single men and women, or couples, who are smart, talented, professional, highly
motivated and committed to being successful, profitable business builders of fitness as health and
wellness…and having fun along the way.
! Fulfill Training & Support – Fully engage in our training and support so that you know SSZ Corporate
is walking hand-in-hand with you pre and post opening. We use primarily a ‘coaching’ approach to most
training coupled with face-to-face training. Learn-by-doing through action-based training.
! Develop Your Business"–"In addition to marketing your fitness business locally, you'll hire, train and
motivate your SSZ team to deliver our unique, high quality professional services.
! Engage! – In company-wide, and small group, owner collaboration with SSZ Corporate to ensure you
are getting a broad perspective of what is possible, maximum support and critical ideas you can
implement for your continued success.
! Continuing Education & Training – Through the SuperSlow Zone Institute, you and your stay in
continual development through annual Continuing Education Units [CEUs]. As with all professional
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services (attorney, physician, CPA, etc.), you must continually develop your knowledge and expertise to
remain valuable to your clients and effective in your business.
4. Available Markets
SuperSlow Zone has awarded more than 80 franchise licenses worldwide; locations in 12 states in the
United States, 10 locations in Turkey and 2 Locations in Colombia. We are offering single units, 3 packs,
Area Representative /Development opportunities. For franchise opportunities outside of the United
States, please ask us.
5. Roles of Franchisees
At SuperSlow Zone, we like to make sure everyone knows their role. To help you better understand what
we’re looking for in a franchisee, we’ve compiled a profile of the typical SuperSlow Zone franchisee.
! Executive level professionals – SSZ offers active and passive ownership in our business. It’s your
choice, keep your current job and focus on overseeing the business, or start a new and rewarding career,
actively working in the business. Isn’t this your dream retirement strategy?
! Develop your business – In addition to marketing your fitness business locally, you’ll hire, train and
motivate your SSZ team to deliver top quality services.
! No experience required – SSZ is dedicated to quality of training and ongoing support; all of our
franchisee training programs are developed and delivered utilizing IACET standards. IACET set
standards for CEU credits for universities and large corporations. We work hard to ensure our franchisees
enjoy our exciting business. SSZ is always behind the scenes working hard to bring you more customers
and a strong brand image.
6. Next Steps
Are you ready to learn about a franchise that constantly delivers a unique high quality professional fitness
service to a huge underserved population? If so, you only need to begin our Six Step Mutual Evaluation
Process
Step 1: Opportunity Analysis – Review our franchise website and request our virtual brochure.
Step 2: Initial Call /Meeting!– The Director of Franchise Development will contact you to discuss your
goals and answer any questions you might have about our franchise opportunity. We will ask you to
complete our confidential Request For Consideration form (RFC); an instrument designed to help us
learn more about you.
Step 3: Request for Consideration – After receiving your completed Request for Consideration form,
we will arrange a second call with our Director of Franchise Development to review your RFC and answer
any further questions you may have. You will now receive a copy of our Franchise Disclosure Document
(FDD), which provides more details about our business, franchise systems and investment levels.
Step 4: Webinar with our CEO – We will schedule a webinar for you to meet our Founder and CEO
where you will learn more about SSZ’s corporate history and culture, the fitness industry, training and
support programs.
Step 5: Validation Call & Studio Visit – We will ask you to contact our franchisees directly to speak with
them about SSZ’s franchise program, and their experiences within the SuperSlow Zone franchise system.
We will also schedule a meeting at one of our studio locations for you to experience SuperSlow Zone as
one of our clients. This onsite visit may include a face-to-face meeting with our Founder and CEO.
Step 6: Award the Franchise – As we conclude step 5, we should both know if SuperSlow Zone is “the
right opportunity for you” and that “you are right for SuperSlow Zone”. With this mutual agreement you
will receive our Franchise Agreement awarding you your franchise. Welcome aboard!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. What Is Superslow Zone?.............................................................................................
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2. Superslow Zone Story………………………………………………………………….........
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3. Do I Need Personal Trainer Or Wellness Experience?...............................................
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4. Ideal Candidates & Roles Of Franchisees……………………………...…...….…....…..
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5. What Are My Start Up Costs?.......................................................................................
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6. How Big Are The Exercise And Wellness Industries………………………….…....…..
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7. What Does SSZ Studio Look Like?..............................................................................
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8. What Makes A Good Superslow Zone Location?.......................................................
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9. A Day In The Life Of A Franchisee……………………………….…………..……....……
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10. Training And Support………………………………...........…………………….......……
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11. How Is Superslow Zone Different Than Its Competitors?.......................................
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12. Superslow Zone Franchisee’s Reviews………………………….…………….......…...
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13. How Do I Finance My Superslow Zone?....................................................................
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14. How Long Does It Take To Open A Studio?..............................................................
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15. Meet Our Owners……………………………………….……………….….………....….....
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16. Meet The Management Team………………………………………….……………....…...
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17. Next Step…………………………………………………….…………………………...........
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1. What Is SuperSlow Zone?
Your Premier Personal Wellness &
Exercise Studio
SuperSlow Zone
7. Individualized Client Work Out
Maximum Results In Minimum Time
8. Guaranteed Documented Results!
For
Concierge Standards of Excellence
Delivering
Maximum Exercise & Health Results in
Minimum Time
SuperSlow Zone® “SSZ” is a distinctive health,
wellness and exercise studio as an executivelevel personal service franchise business.
Client Services
Our main core service is based on our unique,
accredited exercise system of personal
strength training. We have additional products
and services comprising profit centers.
We serve our clients as a professional service
(i.e., doctor, attorney, CPA business), thus to
the standards of excellence you would require
a Concierge. We know this because our
clients consistently say so. Our clients range
from ages 12 to 99, however our ‘sweet spot’
demographics are ages 40 to 85+. The
number one reason Americans DON’T
exercise…is TIME. SuperSlow Zone removes
the time barrier and many others… How?
1. The Original, Accredited, Slow-Motion, 20
Minute Full Body Workout
2. 1-2 Times Per Week, by Appointment Only
3. Always 1 on 1 with an Accredited, SSZ
Certified Instructor
4. Top-of-the-Line Medical Grade Equipment
5. Exercise In the Clothes You Have On Or
Change Into Work Out Attire
6. Professional Strength Training for Health
And Well-Being
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Our exercise system is backed by research
and science. It’s accredited by the prestigious
IACET (www.iacet.org). SuperSlow Zone® is
not a gym or traditional personal training.
Discovering going slow in your exercise is
essential to recharging and optimizing your
energy and health. Our accredited, slow
exercise is the perfect balance in our world of
dizzying speed and the persistent demand of
‘more.’
Our company has been chided for years that
anything with slow in the name will be
dismissed. Within the speed and momentum of
life, it may seem counter-intuitive, but going
slow in your personal strength training
produces the fastest results. This is of course
the safest way to exercise. Does one ‘exerciseshoe’ fit everyone? No, but for people looking
for our type of exercise experience and results,
we are the original, accredited, and mostsuccessful brand.
For clients seeking weight loss, SSZ Healthy
Lifestyle/Weight Loss System™ can be
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integrated into their SuperSlow Zone®
personal strength training program. Our weight
loss program is highly effective because it
combines the best and quickest way to build
muscle and to burn fat by clients learning to eat
healthy. Put simply, it works for the long-term.
Our program products complement our healthy
lifestyle program to accelerate results; our
products are not the ‘magic pill’ of our program.
Clients learn to improve and optimize how they
eat for their weight loss | weight management –
this is the key to their self-responsibility.
Franchise Business
Our brand helps franchise owners be
successful through strong, consistent training
and support, continual system innovation,
quality collaboration at all levels, technology,
key performance indicators and metrics,
innovative marketing that works, and most
importantly, required continual education of all
staff. What do we provide for franchisee
owner’s success? SSZ Corporate leadership
and support coupled with good system
communication, collaboration and our owner’s
personal accountability; the bedrock of strong,
successful franchise owners.
SSZ innovates a brand and system that can
enable owners to become very successful.
SuperSlow Zone® franchise owner’s success
is grounded in earning long-term, loyal clients
who enjoy and demand sustainable results.
Clients enjoy convenience and by appointment
only, expert-supervised workouts which are
brief, safe and produce results.
Top performing SSZ achieve evidence of
this success by earning:
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68% of their clients stay from 2 to 10
years
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71% of new clients from referrals
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Of referrals, 21% are from physicians
SSZ Through The Eyes of Our Clients
Clients come, stay and refer because it works.
Briefly learning about SuperSlow Zone by
listening or reading to what clients say, helps you
to begin to see and feel why they stay. At SSZ
our clients are our primary focus. Just like all
professional services, we persistently strive to
earn long-term loyal clients.
2. SuperSlow Zone Story
From Madeline – Short Bit About Why I Founded
SuperSlow Zone Franchise
As a consistent, life-long exerciser, I tried every
type of exercise. I love to move! Exercise has
been at the center of my life for my health,
energy, sanity and joy. My focus became
building muscle as THE foundation of my
exercise; muscles as the best medicine and key
to all of the recreation I enjoy.
While working internationally on consulting
assignments for the Institute of Directors,
London, England, I grew a deep desire to do
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something good for others based on what I
really liked. I set about to develop and test all
of the systems that now comprise SuperSlow
Zone, in the ‘personal training market’.
While my systems were very successful with
independent personal training studios, creating
a good return on investment, my experience of
working in this market sucked! No consistency,
professionalism…and no well-grounded
tracking and auditing of client results. Plus, I
didn’t like walking into these places. I did not
want to be there!
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Madeline Ross
Founder and CEO
What You Might Join
Core to our brand are the relationships and
collaboration of these three key areas of our
business:
I founded the SuperSlow Zone franchise in
2004 with lots of help! I entwined elements of
my professional career with a place and
experience ‘I’ would expect and enjoy to go for
my exercise and wellness.
Personally, my desire to do good for others
through health and being fit initially grew from
my family challenges: by age 23, my parents
had died from trauma and long-term illness,
and then I helped their parents to the end of
their lives. By the age of 29, all of my parents
and grandparents had died. What WAS
seeded in me was a big drive to help others
through health and being fit.
Each of us have challenges we work through,
turning lemons into lemonade. Every time we
help SSZ clients, at some level I am helping
my family in a way that I previously could not.
As you learn about SuperSlow Zone, I hope
you will find what it is within you that
resonates with our brand, in addition to all the
of business analysis that is part of your
journey in learning about SuperSlow Zone.
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Our Clients – The New Strong
We have extraordinary clients. They are a joy to
work with. Why? They are pro-active in their
health and well-being, they value being strong
through muscle, for a lifetime (if we earn this).
Initially, our clients ‘hope’ we are what they are
looking for. They have ‘small goals’, which are
important to them. They don’t whine. If we are a
good fit, SSZ becomes their healthy lifestyle
habit.
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Client Profile
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50% of clients are general exercisers
50% are medical, having minor to major
medical/health conditions
50% busy professionals, 25% busy moms
and 25% semi or fully retired
The percentages may vary by market
The New Strong, SSZ Clients
While the stereotypical media image of ‘being
strong from strength training’ can look like a
‘young, ripped male or female bodybuilder’,
our clients, SSZ’s The New Strong, are all
ages, including what is called ‘old people’.
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Regardless of their past exercise history, or
medical/functional challenge now, if applicable,
they get stronger!’ They are SSZ’s The New
Strong. This leads them to a series of aspirations
in their life because they know it is doable. If you
read about, or watch, our Gallery/Videos you will
see the faces of SSZ’s, The New Strong.
Having talked with many, many SSZ clients, they
always mention how they initially had ‘small
goals’ when starting with SSZ, which were very
important to them. When a SSZ studio earns
clients for the long-term, they experience a ‘path
of goals/results’. Building and sustaining their
strength is now a habit. Regardless of their age,
or how ‘in or out’ of shape they were when they
started, you will see our clients, and their
accomplishments, of SSZ’s The New Strong.
Every client’s exercise program is specifically
personalized to their needs and results to be
achieved. You can imagine the knowledge and
expertise, through required continual annual
education, the front-line staff must develop to
serve our clients for the long term.
Our clients feel welcomed and heard, knowing
their results over time.
Our Owners
The New Strong have not exercised in a long
time, or ever, and they want to get started, or
they have tried many types of exercises,
gyms, etc. with little to no results., They may
have minor to major health challenges, and
safety in exercise is essential (as it is with
everyone). As they achieve results. Our
exercise enthusiasts require better results in
less time. All of our clients, being very busy,
want a professional service and must know
their results, over time, to ensure the value
how they are investing their time and money.
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Seasoned corporate professionals, who now
want to be their own boss, and successful, serial
entrepreneurs’ best describe SSZ Owners. Our
smart, talented, professional owners are highly
motivated and committed to being successful,
profitable business builders…and having fun
along the way.
Because of our owner’s business acumen (our
‘talent trust’), effective collaboration is an
essential ingredient to each owner’s growth and
success, and to the company as a whole.
Learning from and with each other is the basis
for ‘together we are better.’
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While SSZ Corporate is the driver to advance
trends and innovation, all key growth initiatives
are initially developed through our owners,
relying on their diverse talent. What better way
to ensure our owner’s voices are heard than
through their collective knowledge and
wisdom as we innovate together? Also, when
things get tough, as they will in all business,
together we address challenges to bust
through what appears to be roadblocks and
limitations. The ‘change bus’ persistently
drives at all of us. Collaborative, continual
improvement is the significant factor for
collective success.
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appeals to them and for those looking for this. As
you learn about SuperSlow Zone, you will hear
about the amazing impact our owners and their
staff have on their clients. They will tell you about
the supportive and invigorating relationships they
have with fellow owners and SSZ Corporate.
SuperSlow Zone Corporate
We listen to, and learn from, our clients.
Essential for growth and success.
We listen to, and learn from, our owners. Our
owners are involved at every level of SSZ
Corporate, in addition to running their local SSZs
and opening more locations.
One important example is owners who achieve
specific standards and criteria and become the
members of the Field Development Team for
new franchisees. They fulfill, some or all, of the
following roles:
1. Are Owner | Operators of their SSZ(s)
2. Train their clients (along with their
staff)
3. Achieve Level III – Qualified Certifier:
Our motivated people invest their time,
money, and effort into a working environment
whose clients are also representative of these
qualities. They understand that it is within their
control to inspire their clients to choose to
stay; here in lies the key to success.
Finally, each owner believes in SSZ through
their own experience and results from our
services. They know first-hand it works.
Being strong just plain feels good. They also
personally know what it is like to be a busy
professional with not enough time to work
out. They want to create an environment that
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they certify new Level I Instructors
4. Provide pre and post-opening support for
new franchise owners
5. Work with, and travel to, our international
countries to support our International
Regional Developers
6. Are teachers for SuperSlow Zone
Institute, the education and training arm
of our brand
Imagine you are a new SSZ owner. Who better
to help you than SSZ Corporate and OWNERS
who wrote the check for their franchise just like
you, and have the training, knowledge and
expertise from ‘time in the saddle’, from the roles
listed above, to help you.
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Pre-opening: you are experiencing the
controlled, well-planned, systematized swirl of
‘getting open.’ (By-the-way, ‘planning and
systems’ are our middle name.)
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are essential. We all know that mutual
accountability, which is verified, helps all of us to
do better and is the basis of mutual satisfaction.
Reading The World For Local and Global
Trends – Our Growth
Through many resources for reading the world
for trends, SSZ Corporate spearheads important
initiatives for continuously improving our ability to
compete, and win, over our competitors, address
local, national and global trends and challenges
so we work to be ahead of the curve and compel
effective use of data and technology in our
business.
Now, you are OPEN! Ta Da!
Pre & Post Opening: A firmly-focused SSZ
Corporate team provides persistent,
competent, hands-on pre and post opening
support and training. Critical to this are our
long-term, successful SSZ owners who fulfill
the roles stated above. SSZ Corporate and
the Field Development Team, together, our
‘talent-trust’, walk hand-in-hand with you…and
are the rapid response team when you need
them! (You will verify this claim if we proceed
together.)
Finally, unit | studio economics per owner is
our collective focus to maximize each owner’s
profitability. SSZ Corporate only wins when
each franchisee wins in first. Bottom Line!
Our focus is to become the trusted authority and
trusted advisor to each client…and this trust has
to be earned over the long term. All initiatives
from SSZ Corporate have to be relevant to client
acquisition and retention. SSZ owners work
collaboratively with SSZ owners and improve the
economic performance and profitability of our
SSZ studios. SSZ studio success is the basis for
our continued growth throughout the USA,
Turkey, Colombia and the new international
countries we add to our global family.
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If we progress together in our franchise sales
‘mutual evaluation,’ the story you have read
here, and the claims made herein, will be
checked out with our SSZ owners. If you think
SSZ might be what you are looking for, let’s
begin our journey.
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And, SSZ Corporate and franchisee’s
relationship is based on ‘mutual satisfaction’.
Therefore, SSZ Corporate’s leadership and
support and our franchisee’s engagement,
through the Franchisee Engagement Score,
SuperSlow Zone In The Top 50
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3.!Do I Need Personal Trainer
Or Wellness Experience?!
SuperSlow Zone
very high. If we are a mutual fit to work
together, our education, training and support
build your knowledge, capabilities and
expertise, over time, to our required standards.
Our Executive Level SSZ Owners – No
Personal Trainer or Wellness Experience
Julie Beard, Owner
No. You do not need to be now, or have been in
the past, a personal trainer nor wellness
professional. Although some of our SSZ owners
are Medical/Wellness Professionals, but this is
not a requirement for our Retail Specialist
owners.
The majority of our SSZ owners and staff fit have
not had a career in the fitness or wellness
industry. While some may have had this
experience, it is not required.
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Pacific Springs,
Omaha, NE
Ken and Sheryl
Roche, Owners
SuperSlow Zone
Sugarland, TX
Area Developers
SSZ owners and staff are certified in our
exercise protocol, consistently exercise to
achieve their personal results and, through time
and experience with clients, become the
champion of hope to new clients because they
know what is possible.
Because SSZ is accredited by IACET
(www.iacet.org), our rigorous standards for
certification and continual education, quality
store operations and care for our clients is
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4. Ideal Candidates & Roles of
Franchisees
Ideal Candidates
Seasoned corporate professionals, who now
want to be their own boss, and successful,
serial entrepreneurs’ best describe SSZ
Owners.
SSZ offers active and passive ownership in our
business. It's your choice, keep your current
job and focus on overseeing the business with
a General Manager, or start a new and
rewarding career, actively working in the
business. Isn't this your dream retirement
strategy?
Our owners are single men and women, or
couples, who are smart, talented, professional,
highly motivated and committed to being
successful, profitable business builders of
fitness as health and wellness…and having fun
along the way.
SuperSlow Zone
1. Is an Exercise Champion – and now wants
SuperSlow Zone® as their exercise and is
health conscious
OR
2. Is out of shape, but willing to become
conditioned through SuperSlow Zone® and is
health conscious
3. Operates an executive, scalable business:
single, multi-unit or developer model –
national and international
4. Wants a simple business to operate with a
limited number of employees (4-5)
5. Focuses on Customers First! – delivers “the
best” service such that the natural
consequence is growth by referral [in addition
to all forms of effective marketing]
6. Makes a significant, positive contribution to
their client’s lives; their health, well-being
equals “wealth and quality of life”
7. Has the required financial wherewithal
8. Will devote sufficient and energy in startup
9. Values ‘systems’ and ‘follows a plan’
10. Is accountable for own results, with our
support and coaching
Our owners fit now, or achieve, the following
for our executive-level professional service
business:
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No Entrepreneur Experience Required – SSZ is
dedicated to quality of training and ongoing
support. All of our franchisee training programs
are developed and delivered utilizing IACET
standards. IACET set standards for CEU credits
for universities and multi-national large
corporations. We work hard to ensure our
franchisees enjoy this exciting business.
Collaboration with other Owners and SSZ
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Corporate is an essential ingredient to
success. SSZ Corporate is always behind the
scenes working hard to bring you more
customers and a strong brand image.
Roles of the Franchisees
At SuperSlow Zone, we want to make sure
everyone knows their role. To help you better
understand what we're looking for in a
franchisee, we've outlined the typical roles of
the SuperSlow Zone franchisee.
! Fulfill Training & Support –
Fully engage in our training and support so
that you know SSZ Corporate is walking
hand-in-hand with you pre and post
opening. We use primarily a ‘coaching’
approach to most training coupled with
face-to-face training. This structure
maximizes ‘perfect-timing’ training so that
you put what you learned immediately into
action. Learn-by-doing through actionbased training.
SuperSlow Zone
! Continuing Education & Training –
Through the SuperSlow Zone Institute, you and
your stay in continual development through
annual Continuing Education Units [CEUs]. As
with all professional services (attorney,
physician, CPA, etc.), you must continually
develop your knowledge and expertise to remain
valuable to your clients and effective in your
business.
The fitness for health and wellness market is
vastly under served. SuperSlow Zone is a oneof-a-kind concept that puts you in a perfect
position to serve this enormous demand. As an
owner, you will enjoy flexible hours and can earn
recurring revenues from repeat clients in a high
quality professional service environment.
! Develop Your Business –
In addition to marketing your fitness
business locally, you'll hire, train and
motivate your SSZ team to deliver our
unique high quality professional personal
strength training and wellness services.
Always delivering Maximum Results in
Minimum Time… Guaranteed.
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In company-wide, and small group, owner
collaboration with SSZ Corporate to ensure
you are getting a broad perspective of
what is possible, maximum support and
critical ideas you can implement for your
continued success.
SuperSlow Zone In The Top 50
2015 Franchisee Satisfaction Awards
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5. What Are My Start Up Costs?
SuperSlow Zone Single Studio Investment - Model A
Type of Expenditures
Low
High
Total Estimated Initial Investment
$133,240
$264,460
Type of Expenditures
Low
High
SuperSlow Zone Single Studio Investment - Model A
If you progress to Next Steps, we review in detail the
SuperSlow
Zone
Single
Studio
Investment
- Model $264,460
A
Total Estimated
Initial
Investment
$133,240
start-up
costs
to ensure
your
clear understanding.
Type of Expenditures
Low
High
SuperSlow
Zone
Single
Studio
Investment
Model
A
Initial Franchise Fee (1)
$39,900
$39,900
Professional Fees, Training and
$4,490
$11,960
Type of Expenditures
Low
High
Insurance
Equipment,
Furnishings,
Initial
Franchise
Fee (1) Fixtures and
$39,900
$39,900
$38,850
$142,600
Deposits
Professional
Fees, Training and
$4,490
$11,960
Grand Opening Advertising and
Insurance
$32,000
$38,000
Website Development
Equipment,
Furnishings, Fixtures and
$38,850
$142,600
Working Capital (3 Months)
$18,000
$32,000
Deposits
Total Estimated
Initial Investment
$133,240
$264,460
Grand
Opening Advertising
and
Website Development
Working Capital (3 Months)
Total Estimated Initial Investment
$32,000
$38,000
$18,000
$133,240
$32,000
$264,460
6. How Big Are The Exercise And Wellness Industries
SuperSlow Zone is your Premier Personal Wellness and Exercise Studio
Below we will tie key aspects of the Wellness Industry to our brand.
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The global wellness industry is a $3.4 trillion
market from which the largest segments are
related to SSZ.
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$574'billion'
2'
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$432'billion'
$1,025'billion'
SuperSlow Zone’s Solutions
One Stop Location with our two services which
are the solution for overweight / obesity and
improving resting metabolic rate:
a. SSZ Personal Strength Training
b. SSZ Healthy Lifestyle Weight Loss
Program
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Nutri+on'
&'Weight'Loss'
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Preven+ve'&''
Personalized'
Medicine'
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Complementary''
&'Alterna+ve'
Medicine'
1. Healthy Eating, Nutrition & Weight Loss
Industry Facts
a. Overweight / Obese: 75% Adults over
age 60 are overweight or obese (BMI)
in the United States: Comprising a
large part of this $574 billion industry.
(Wayne L. Westcott, Ph.D. – Resistance Exercise is
Medicine )
b. Resting Metabolic Rate and Inability
to Effectively Burn Fat: Resting
metabolic rate accounts for 65 to 75
percent of daily calorie use among
sedentary men and women.
Consequently metabolic rate reduction
is generally accompanied by increased
fat weight.(Wayne L. Westcott, Ph.D. – Resistance
Exercise is Medicine)
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SSZ’s has the most effective and safe solution
by combining building maximum muscle, for fat
loss, while building or optimizing a healthy
lifestyle for weight loss and weight management.
The two critical ingredients for muscle fat
conversion and the release of fat is for each
client to change their lifestyle based on sound
science and research. We do not offer a “stand
alone” weight loss program; we combine the best
exercise with healthy eating for optimal,
sustainable results.
Through effective strength training clients will
increase their muscle mass, which will increase
their metabolism and cause them to burn more
calories while resting. While improving their
healthy eating as a lifestyle choice.
2. Preventive and Personalized Medicine
Industry Facts
a. Chronic Diseases: Aging baby boomers
are facing the rising incidence of chronic
disease
(Agriculture and Agri-food Canada – Health and Wellness
Trends US Market)
The following list addresses some of the
top chronic diseases that are the leading
causes of death and disability in the
United States.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Heart disease
Cancer
Obesity
Arthritis
Diabetes
Osteoporosis
(CDC - Chronic Disease Prevention and Health
Promotion)
SuperSlow Zone’s Solution
Muscle as The Best Medicine: SSZ
exercise system can be your best lifestyle
choice to assist in preventing the above
stated lifestyle related diseases. By
adhering to our effective exercise and
nutrition regimen clients may be able to
proactively achieve the following goals:
a. Improved Cardiovascular Fitness And
Overall Health
b. Greater Muscle Strength
c. Increased Metabolism
d. Greater Endurance, Stamina And
Energy
e. Improved Muscle Tone And Body
Shape
f. Optimum Fat Loss While Maintaining
Muscle
g. Improved Bone Density
h. Improved Glucose Metabolism
i. Reduced Resting Blood Pressure
j. Reduced Low Back Pain
k. Reduced Arthritic Pain
3. Complementary and Alternative
Medicine
Industry Fact
a. Chronic Diseases: Aging baby
boomers are facing the rising incidence
of chronic disease
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(Agriculture and Agri-food Canada – Health and Wellness Trends US
Market)
The following list addresses some of the top
chronic diseases that are the leading causes of
death and disability in the United States.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Heart disease
Cancer
Obesity
Arthritis
Diabetes
Osteoporosis
(CDC - Chronic Disease Prevention and
Health Promotion)
SuperSlow Zone’s Solution
Muscle as The Best Medicine: SSZ exercise
system can be your best lifestyle choice to assist
in preventing the above stated lifestyle related
diseases. By adhering to our effective exercise
and nutrition regimen clients may be able to
proactively achieve the following goals:
a. Improved Cardiovascular Fitness
And Overall Health
b. Greater Muscle Strength
c. Increased Metabolism
d. Greater Endurance, Stamina And
Energy
e. Improved Muscle Tone And Body
Shape
f. Optimum Fat Loss While
Maintaining Muscle
g. Improved Bone Density
h. Improved Glucose Metabolism
i. Reduced Resting Blood Pressure
4. Beauty and Anti-Aging
Industry Facts:
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a. Maintaining Healthy Face and Skin Exercise is essential for maintaining
youthful and healthy looking skin.
Consistent exercising promotes healthy
circulation, which helps nourish skin
cells and keep them vital, and works as
a cleansing activity that happens in your
inside and reflects on your outside.
b. Avoiding Sarcopenia and Muscle
Aging - As you age you will lose muscle
unless you counter act this through
strength training. It is estimated that 7%
of adults over the age of 70 and 20%
over 80 are affected by a very
debilitating Sarcopenia (or muscle loss)
and strength deficit, which costs the US
health care system more than 18 billion
dollars a year (Melov et al., 2007). People in
their 70’s and 80’s don’t wake up one
morning with Sarcopenia. You begin
losing muscle mass as a young adult,
unless you do something about it.
Sustaining muscle throughout your
entire life is your choice. Start now, if
you have not, with SuperSlow Zone.
People who are physically inactive and
do not engage in muscle building will
lose as much as 3% to 5% of their
muscle mass per decade after age 30.
Total inactivity and not building muscle,
will lead now to the following: 10 to 20
percent decrease in muscle strength per
week and 50% decrease in muscle
strength within 3-5 weeks of inactivity,
no matter your age. (Geriatric Research
Education Clinical Center- GRECC)
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molecular level, and increase the overall lifespan
by reducing the likelihood deadly age-related
diseases occur.
SSZ teaches clients, by coaching and
supervising them during their 1-on-1-exercise
session, the correct exercise system to ensure
optimal anti-aging. SSZ is the most safe and
best you can get.
c. Building Strong Bones: Your internal
beauty and healthy aging depends on strong
bones over the course of your lifetime. When
you think about staying healthy, you probably
think about making lifestyle changes to
prevent conditions like cancer and heart
disease. Keeping your bones healthy to
prevent osteoporosis may not be at the top of
your wellness and beauty list. But it should
be.
Osteoporosis, and the fractured or broken
bones that can result from it, are not part of
normal aging. Osteoporosis prevention should
begin in childhood. But it shouldn’t stop there.
Whatever your age, the habits you adopt now
can affect your bone health for the rest of your
life. Now is the time to take action.
SuperSlow Zone’s Solution
The SSZ exercise method was developed in
1982 during a $3.2 million osteoporosis study at
the University of Florida - School of Medicine.
SSZ has evolved this method into a proven
exercise system, which is now accredited by the
prestigious IACET (www.iacet.org).
2015 Franchisee Satisfaction Awards
Resistance training can reverse the
aging process at a genetic level,
improve muscle longevity profile at a
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d. Keeping a Good Brain and Fighting
Dementia - Dementia is not a disease,
it is symptoms caused by various
diseases and conditions are what
cause dementia. The most common
cause for dementia is Alzheimer’s
disease; it targets brain cells and
degenerates them and/or kills them.
Alzheimer’s occur through a
combination of three factors:
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‘good brain’ (focus, mental acuity, etc.) to live a
long healthy life you enjoy.
7. What Does SSZ Studio
Look Like?
When you first enter the SuperSlow Zone studio
you get a feeling of relaxation and comfort in this
clean clutter-free space.
a. Genetics
b. Environment
c. Lifestyle Choices
Less than 5% of the time Alzheimer’s
is caused only by your genetic
predisposition. The rest comes down
to the environment you create and the
choices you make throughout your life.
Below are some of the key risk factors
contributing to Alzheimer’s disease:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Lack of exercise
Smoking
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol
Poorly controlled diabetes
A diet lacking in fruits and
vegetables
g. Lack of social engagement
You are guided to the Consultation room for
privacy to hold your Initial Consultation and
Sample Work Out. During this, your SSZ
professional listens and learns about you as the
foundation for your experience with SSZ, and
you try a Sample Work Out. From this, we learn
if we are a good fit.
SuperSlow Zone’s Solution
All of the lifestyle choices, listed in a-g,
above, are key factors that put you at
risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
Through our exercise system you are
able to tackle the majority of those
triggers, as we guarantee maximum
results in minimum time.
Your health is your wealth.
Sustaining a healthy body includes a
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In the training room, the medical-grade
strength training equipment is placed to
maximize your total-body work out. Proper
ventilation, no noise, no distractions, such as,
mirrors, etc.. A temperature of 68 degrees
facilitates the ideal experience for your semiprivate appointment with your Accredited,
Certified SuperSlow Zone Instructor. You are
in and out in about 20 minutes.
SuperSlow Zone studios [not ‘gym’]
provide the definitive ideal, clinically
controlled exercise environment:
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Thorough pre-consultation
Semi-private and by appointment only
Medical-grade, state-of-the-art strength
training equipment
Climate controlled and distraction-free to
enhance focus
One client + one Certified SuperSlow
Instructor focused on client’s results
Exercise in what you have on for the
day; changing into exercise clothes is
optional
Check-in evaluations with complete
progress reports
8. What Makes A Good
SuperSlow Zone Location?
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SSZ assists you in site selection by analyzing
these, and other, standards and criteria for a
good location in a specific area: the quantity and
quality of our primary client profile, growth and
traffic patterns, our ideal square footage for your
suite while controlling overhead, parking,
signage, controlling build out expenses, etc.
We have clear, written specifications which
make it easy to work with realtors, property
managers, landlords, general contractors, local
government agencies, attorneys, etc.
We ensure that you receive consistent support
and guidance as you make your location
selection. The quality of help and support is a
question you would ask current SSZ owners, if
we progress to this step.
9. A Day In The Life Of A
Franchisee
Working With Your Clients Extraordinarily
rewarding!
When you have just opened, and as you build to
full client capacity, you will be amazed and
delighted with the incredible, positive impact you
make with your clients in as little as 20 minutes,
1 to 2 times per week.
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Client Cost ‘Savings’
Below is a brief list of only the ‘cost savings’
clients have achieved. Instead of paying to
manage a health condition, injury, etc. with
drugs, surgery, etc., clients invested in their
‘SSZ exercise as medicine and health’.
Cost Savings Quotes from SSZ Clients
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“I no longer need lumbar surgery”
“I do not need painkillers anymore”
“I’m off my blood pressure medicine”
“When I started SuperSlow Zone I was
diagnosed with pre-diabetes. Since my
workouts over 6 months, I have brought
my blood sugar levels down to a normal
range and no longer need medication”
“I have been able to reduce my insulin
medication”
“Reduced pain from strengthening my
legs and also allowed my knee
replacement surgery to be postponed
for 3 months”
“SSZ saved my life when I had an
upper GI bleed out and had to drag
myself to the phone to call for help.
Without my workouts, I would not have
been strong enough to get myself out of
bed and get help”
“I would have had a shoulder surgery
but I saved money and I don't need
surgery anymore”
“I have had less injuries in athletic
endeavors or indoor and outdoor
activities such as biking, hiking, skiing,
etc.”
Everyone knows the value of feeling and
looking good, increased energy, improved
focus, a high quality of life, slowing the
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aging process, and living a longer, healthier life
is priceless.
Running Your Business
You, and your staff, fulfill all roles of operating an
entrepreneurial business. As with any small
businesses, time management, increasing your
knowledge and skills, and effective action is key.
Everyone receives help and support for this.
Equally important is collaboration with other
owners and SSZ Corporate. The opportunity for
this is both structured and available ad hoc. It is
up to each franchise owner to ensure they
effectively engage with the franchise system so
that they receive value for their time and effort.
More Time At Start Up
It is common sense that it takes more time and
effort during start up. Critical to this effort is
hiring the right staff which stands true for all
businesses. SSZ has seasoned owners who,
from their effort of cultivating competent, quality,
responsible staff, have a balanced lifestyle both
from a day-to-day and time-off (vacations, etc.
perspective.
Hours of Operation
The typical hours of operation are 7:00 am to
7:30 pm five days a week and ½ day on
Saturdays. This may vary in some markets. Each
owner sets their hours of operations, which is
driven by client appointments. Therefore, some
SSZ studios open earlier, close later and may
have client appointment on Sundays. Again, the
SSZ owner determines their hours of operation
and there may also be a requirement stated in
your lease.
10. Training And Support
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Training & Support — Champions are
made, not born. That's why SuperSlow Zone
offers comprehensive training, developed
and delivered, utilizing the International
Association for Continuing Education and
Training standards. IACET sets the standards
for continuing education unit (CEU) credits for
universities and large multi-national
corporation's education and training. SSZ’s
training covers all aspects of what you need
to know as a SuperSlow Zone wellness and
fitness franchise owner. Remember, no
industry experience is necessary, our
franchisees come from many different
industries and walks of life.
SOME OF THE ASSITANCE YOU'LL
RECEIVE AS A SUPERSLOW ZONE
FRANCHISEE:
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Complete Business Startup Blueprint
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Real Estate Support, Site Selection,
Studio Construction and Equipment
Layout
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Instructor Recruitment, Training and
Certification
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Soft and Grand Opening Plans and
Coaching
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Local Community Marketing Plans With
On-Going Marketing Support
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On-Line Marketing Solution
•
Personal Instruction on the Key
Aspects of Your New Fitness Business
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from SSZ Corporate and Franchise Owner
Business Roundtables.
SUPERSLOW ZONE BUSINESS
FUNDAMENTALS, CULTURE, TEAM
DEVELOPMENT AND ONGOING SUPPORT:
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Marketing and Soft, and Grand Opening
Assistance
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Guidance In Compensation, Scheduling
and Recruiting
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Hiring, Developing and Mentoring, and
Performance-Based Staff Incentive
Program
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The Role of the Franchisees and
Managers
•
Studio Dashboard of Growth Indicators for
Business Plans and Actions
•
Marketing Support, Tools and Resources
•
Monthly Small Owner Group Roundtables
and Company-Wide Work Session
•
Your Success is Our success, In That
Order!
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11. How Is SuperSlow Zone
Different Than Its
Competitors?
List of: ‘Perceived’ Competitors & SSZ
Advantages
a. Gyms and Mom & Pop Personal
Training
b. Knock-Off Slow Motion Exercise
c. The ‘Real’ Competitors
d. SSZ’s Competitive Advantages
Details For: ‘Perceived’ Competitors & SSZ
Advantages
a. Gyms: Our client’s may, or may not,
have had a ‘gym’ experience; they
don’t want a ‘gym’ period... this is not
SSZ’s competition!
b. Knock-Offs: The chart below
establishes the difference between
SSZ and knock-offs purporting to be a
legitimate slow-motion exercise.
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The #1 reason Americans say they don’t
exercise is ‘no time.’ SSZ removes this and
other barriers by each client proving for
themselves that an approximate 20 minute
workout, 1 to 2 times per week, is enough
time and does yield exceptional results.
3. The ‘I don’t believe it’s possible’ people
who learn about SSZ and have disbelief that
it works. We invite and welcome their
questions and disbeliefs. Again, each client
proves for themselves an approximate 20
minute workout, 1 to 2 times per week, is
enough time and does yield exceptional
results while being the safest method of
exercise.
The ‘Real Competitors’: Our real
competitors are people who fit the
following categories:
The ‘I’ve given-up’ 2. The ‘I don’t have
time.’ …and 3. The ‘I don’t believe’
1. The ‘I’ve given up’ (so I stopped
hoping and looking) people. This is the
largest group in the US today. SSZ
works to find them through marketing
and promotion. Once we get them in
the door, our newest and oldest SSZs
achieve a very high percentage as
new clients.
2. The ‘I don’t have time’ to exercise
people.
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SSZ’s Competitive Advantages
What
Gyms & Knock-Offs
a. The Original ‘Slow-Motion’ Exercise – Evolved!
N/A
b. 800,000+ Client Training Session
N/A
c. Top Performing SSZ Achieve Recurring Revenues
N/A
d. Featured In Premier US And International
Interviews and Feature Articles
N/A
e.#####Accredited#By#IACET#(www.iacet.org)
N/A
f. SuperSlow Zone Institute
N/A
g. Pre & Post Opening Support With SSZ Owner’s As
The Field Development Team
N/A
SSZ
1. Services have an existing quality reputation should evolve
based on important continuous improvements driven by clients,
research, technology, etc. to name a few important influences.
2. This is the ‘gold standard’ of our brand. See below some
important competitive advantages which substantiate our
claim.
〈 SSZ certainly has demonstrated expertise to deliver on our
promise – globally
Maximum Results - In Minimum Time
Top Performing SSZs Earn:
1. 68% of client stay 2 to 10 years
2. 71% of new clients from referrals
3. Of referrals, 21% are from physicians
Clients Come, Stay and Refer Because It Works!
1. Most recent 2015 media with SELF! Magazine, Vogue,
Men’s Health, Cosmopolitan, Instyle, Newsweek, Time, etc.
2. This helps SSZ owners build their brand awareness and
attract new clients locally.
1. IACET is the prestigious, global accrediting organizations
for domestic and international companies and universities.
2. IACET standards govern:
〈 Our rigorous certification and continuing education
〈 Quality studio operations
〈 Care for our clients
1. Accredited by IACET
2. Each Instructor is required to take 10 hours per year of
Continuing Education Units [CEUs] per Instructor
3. CEU Course Topic Examples:
12 CEU Courses on medical diagnosis and health conditions,
technology, physiology, business, client retention, etc.
1. In addition to SSZ Corporate, SSZ owners comprise our
Field Development Team
2. This means that for pre and post opening, you have help
from your Field Team which are owner | operators, deliver
client exercise session, certify new Instructors, are ‘mobile’
certifiers and are teachers for our institute.
3. This means seasoned successful owners provide a wealth
of knowledge and support to new franchise owners.
1. Our personal trainers earn becoming our client’s trusted
authority and trusted advisor based on their skill and expertise
aided by technology.
2. SSZ does not have a ‘computer’ run your work out session.
h. Precise Results -Tracking Technology Used By A
Trusted Authority, A SSZ Accredited, Certified
Instructor
N/A
3. SSZ personal trainers use a proprietary iPad application
with our unique nomenclature to safely, precisely and
accurately chart and track each client work out.
4. Your personal trainer has the most accurate information
about your exercise performance so that he/she can coach you
in optimum, safe exercising for maximum results.
5. Entire staff can also accurately train every client, each time.
i. Top-Of-The-Line Medical-Grade Strength Training
Equipment
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6. Clients can exercise at any location, within the specified
agreements, due to the effectiveness and accuracy of our
electronic system.
7. Each client receives, and discusses, accurate and timely
evidence-based reports of their exercise performance.
1. We use the best strength training equipment enabling both
the general exerciser and medical exerciser to achieve optimal
results in minimum time – always focused on safety.
2. The synergy of our entire SSZ system enables clients to
achieve extraordinary results.
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12. SuperSlow Zone
Franchisee’s Reviews
The best reviews of our franchise are those
our clients post the world to read.
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If you're looking for a personal trainer that will
truly help you see results without burning you
out, SuperSlow Zone is the place for you!”
Sushma Y.
San Ramon,
CA
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our clients have made regarding our business
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Kelsey H.
Orinda, CA
“April at SuperSlow Zone is AWESOME! I've
been working out with her for 6 months and
she makes working out fairly enjoyable. I had
no idea how strength training with their
personal trainers can make such a difference
in how you feel and look.
I've never been one for working out,
particularly weight lifting, but going to SSZ is
quick and a commitment I know I can keep.
The best part is that I am really seeing
results! I have never been this confident in
my body. While I haven't lost a lot of weight just 10 lbs. (because I like to eat too much),
the shape of my body has really improved
(thin tighter stomach, arms, and butt). And
my metabolism has definitely increased
which I love.
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“I am one of those who dreaded going to the
Gym after an injury I had 12 years ago - until I
joined SuperSlow Zone. April is a great Personal
Trainer; she keeps me motivated and pushes me
to try a little harder each time. I feel much
stronger and toned than before and Strength
Training is definitely the way to go!
Don, Joanie and April all of them greet me with a
pleasant smile every time I am there! The facility
is well maintained, clean and provides the right
atmosphere to get a good workout. And best of
all it is quick - in and out in 20 min!”
Kirke C.
Oakland, CA
“I've been going to this place practically since it
opened and I can recommend it enthusiastically
and without reservation. Here's the deal - their
approach (which I can vouch for having been a
SuperSlow Zone customer when I lived in
Denver and went to the one there) is that all you
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need is 1-2 workouts a week of about 20
minutes a piece, BUT that during those 20
minutes, you need to do the strength work in
a particular manner (very slowly compared to
the usual approach). If you embrace their
approach and challenge yourself, you'll love it
AND you'll see results. I started to see
differences in the mirror in 3 weeks and it just
got better from there. You're always matched
with a personal trainer, so you've always got
someone to make sure your form is right (and
safe) and they're also important because
they'll push you beyond what you could have
done on your own. I've tried strength training
at other places and I've never had the kind of
results I had here. It's also nice because it's
not a place full of body building geeks - just
normal folks trying to get in shape. Give 'em
a try for a month or two and as long as you're
willing to push yourself, you'll be amazed at
the results.”
SSZ at Silver Creek
SuperSlow Zone
"point of failure" and believe me that does work.
The workouts are extremely intense and she
pushes you to your personal limits and beyond
while encouraging you in a positive way. At the
same time, she makes sure that the exercise is
executed in a perfect manner and will walk you
through step- by - step. She has clients from age
24-58 years old and I was surprised!!
Those 20-30 minutes are very, very intense (&
painful) compared with what we do at regular
fitness centers but tremendously benefit when
you start seeing results.
I would highly recommend Marie/Super slow
zone to everyone who is looking for a great
workout, results and well-being. She is a great,
friendly trainer and you would be pleased to see
the results. Whether you are a beginner or an
athlete, regardless of the age and fitness level
this is the place for you!!”
Barbara K.
Morgan Hill, CA
Gaurav S.
Fremont, CA
“I returned to the gym after a long time and
wanted to get back in shape, gain muscle
tone and strength.
I am extremely impressed with Marie and her
one - on - one focus. She examines your
status and goals and then comes up with a
schedule. Her program was comprehensive
and tailor made for me.
“I recently became an amputee and need to be
stronger than ever in my life. After four sessions
I can actually see my body strength and balance
have improved. I feel so great and know as I
keep coming it will only get better in time.
I'm 65 and this has given me life again! Marie is
a great trainer but an even greater friend and
encourages me to keep going. I think this is
exactly what I needed and I highly recommend
SuperSlow Zone for us older people its exercise
done properly!”
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Christi McDowell
Huntsville, AL
E B.
San Jose, CA
“I have been going for almost 2 years and
can't say enough good things about Marie
and SuperSlow Zone. I'm 50, have 2 young
kids, a 2 hour-a-day commute and an intense
job. Fitting a workout in, particularly a weight
training session (so important at this stage of
life), was a challenge. Marie has made it
easy. I look forward to our sessions and they
are over before I know it!
SuperSlow Zone
“I love it! Total body workout in 20 minutes!
Trainers make sure exercises are done properly.
My bad shoulder hasn't hurt at all. Super sweet
family (owners).”
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Pam Pickett
Longview, TX
I am very impressed with the results (and
isn't that really what it's all about?). Kudos!!”
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Polina G.
Ashburn, VA
“Recently took the Metabolic testing. Donna is
very knowledgeable and is giving me information
on how to eat healthy. Hopefully I will lose the
few pounds I gained during my winter
hibernation!!
Anthony is also a very good trainer. I like working
out with both of them. They both push me to do
my very best!
“If you are looking for a safe and efficient way
to workout this is it. The are punctual and
professional and for personal training there
rates are very reasonable.”
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Thanks Donna and Anthony!!!!”
13. How Do I Finance My
SuperSlow Zone?
SuperSlow Zone has developed relationships
with three leading edge, full service franchise
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partners for you to choose from. If we pursue
learning about our franchise, we send you
thorough information per funding partner
listed below. We also hold a conversation
with our funding partners you select to speak
with to ensure a personal referral of you to
them. This help you make timely a review
and decision about the best funding partner
for you.
SSZ Corporate coaches each new franchisee
through our proven systems map and process
for an efficient, successful opening. Our systems
are adapted to each franchisees needs and
circumstances. By working hand-in-hand with
our new franchisees each week, we work
together to get your new location open as quickly
as possible, while addressing challenges that
arise, and a clear focus on controlling budgets.
Our Funding Partners Are:
15. Meet Our Owners
1. Guidant Financial
Website:
https://www.guidantfinancial.com/
2. Benetrends Financial
Website:
https://www.benetrends.com/
3. Biz Finance Solutions
Website:
https://www.bizfinancesolutions.com/
14. How Long Does It Take To
Open A Studio?
The average time to open a new franchise
location is 180 days from signing your
franchise agreement. This is also the term
stated in the franchise agreement. There are
many factors that may that contribute to
shortening this time frame.
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The owners of this franchise are seasoned
professionals from corporations, all skillful, and
talented. Many have stellar corporate
backgrounds and some are accomplished
entrepreneurs. They have made the decision of
investing their time, money, and effort into a
working environment in which they can be their
own bosses. Our owners chose SuperSlow Zone
because it represented their personality and their
hobbies. They are very passionate about being
healthy and not only that; they are very
passionate about being strong.
The owners of this franchise want to spend their
life doing something they enjoy and find
meaning. Collaboration among the owners and
corporate is highly important, so we make better
partners for our clients. What is meaningful to
our owners is to help their clients help
themselves and through this, make money.
Not only will you gain experience with SuperSlow
Zone, but you will also gain amazing
relationships with your clients and fellow owners
along the way. We try to make everyone feel
welcomed, and at the same time, heard! What is
the point in being an entrepreneur if your voice
isn't going to be heard?
There is a reason why our owners chose
SuperSlow Zone as their business...because it
works and it's not like any other gym! They know
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what it's like to be a busy professional and
not have enough time in the day to do
something they love…work out! Wouldn't it
be great to say that you were a significant
factor of the reason why a company became
who they are today because of your
creativity, knowledge, and help? You, just like
the rest of the owners, fit the criteria of what it
takes to own a SuperSlow Zone.
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Developed and implemented organizational
procedures to support the company’s rapid
growth
Created monthly sales and revenue forecast
methodology, improving visibility and
accuracy of sales trends
Provided all the financial reporting,
budgeting, and analysis to the president
Meet some of our franchise owners, singles
or couples, who are seasoned corporate
professional or successful entrepreneurs.
They want to be their own boss and succeed
through their personal accountability, support
of SSZ Corporate and collaboration with
other owners.
Joanie Svedeman, Owner, Level I Certified
SuperSlow Zone Instructor
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Don and Joanie Svedeman, Owners
SuperSlow Zone Pleasanton, CA
Area Developers
HR Director for Virage Logic, a
semiconductor startup
Built, managed and developed full-service
HR department for $50M technology leader
Licensed residential Real Estate professional
in the San Francisco Bay Area
Don Svedeman, Owner, Level I Certified
SuperSlow Zone Instructor
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Assisted in Timbre Technologies Inc., an
early start-up stage semi-conductor
company in the overall expansion of the
company
Managed the relocation and build-out of a
new 57,000 square foot facility within a
$6M budget and on schedule over the
course of 8 months
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Dr. Robert Ladd, Owner
SuperSlow Zone Gallatin, TN
Dr. Robert Ladd, Owner, Level I Certified
SuperSlow Zone Instructor
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President of Westmoreland Health Care
Corporation since October 2013.
Was a part of a successful family medical
practice for over 20 years
Achieved his BS in Chemistry and MA in
Education at the Walla Walla University.
Achieved his Doctorate in Public Health at
the Loma Linda University
“I believe in the value of a healthy lifestyle
including the right exercise routine (SSZ) and
proper diet coupled with an appreciation to be
the best that we can be at every age.”
Julie Beard, Owner
SuperSlow Zone Pacific Springs, Omaha, NE
Julie Beard, Owner, Level I Certified SuperSlow
Zone Instructor
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Founder and leader of a Marketing Fulfillment
company for over 12 years
VP Client Development for World Marketing Managed the sales and client services
departments in both the Omaha, NE and
Tempe, AZ business units as well as grew
the relationships of multiple strategic clients
nationally
Strengthen relationships and grew the book
of business to an overall territory value of
over $5,000,000
National Direct Marketing Sales Executive for
Prisma Graphic
Vice President of National Sales
National Director of Sales and Client
Development of CSG International
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successfully leading billion dollar projects on
multiple continents
Received his BS in Mechanical Engineering
at Texas A&M University
Received his MEng in Energy Management
at Texas A&M University
Received his MBA in Information Technology
at Athabasca University
Ken and Sheryl Roche, Owners
SuperSlow Zone Sugarland, TX
Area Developers
Sheryl Roche, Co-owner, Level I Certified
SuperSlow Zone Instructor
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Texas A&M University, 1985 Graduate
Bachelor’s Degree, Physical Education
Teaching and Coaching
Received a scholarship in Basketball and
Track
Luis and Rachel Quiles, Owners
SuperSlow Zone Milton, GA
Luis Quiles, Owner, Level I Certified SuperSlow
Zone Instructor
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Ken Roche, Co-owner
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Channel Development Director and Sales
Manager
Responsible for driving new customer
acquisitions by leveraging existing channels
Establishing new channels to reach target
market segment.
Responsible for identifying and securing
strategic relationships with channel partners
Accomplished private pilot and aircraft owner
For 35 years, Ken Roche was the General
Manager of Supply & Distribution
Processes at Royal Dutch Shell from
1980-2015
Ken worked internationally for Shell during
his career including
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Rachel Quiles, Owner, Level I Certified
SuperSlow Zone Instructor
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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Senior Manager, Outreach Facilitation
Develop long-term strategy and
implement communications programs for
the SRA function globally
Translate science into lay language,
develop and drive global scientific and
regulatory communications internally and
externally ensuring efficient and effective
communications and dissemination
Board of Directors of Georgia Academy of
Nutrition & Dietetics
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Holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
from Texas A&M University
Ryan is consistently rated as a 4.7 to 5 as
a SuperSlow Zone Teacher [5 total
points possible].
Pamela Kirscher, Owner
SuperSlow Zone Downtown Sarasota, FL
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Ryan Womack, Owner
SuperSlow Zone College Station, TX
Ryan Womack, Owner, Certified SuperSlow
Zone® Master, SuperSlow Zone®
Institute Teacher & SSZ International
Development
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Owner /Founder of SuperSlow Zone®,
College Station-Bryan since 2001
Has a long-standing history of helping
kids build their capabilities as a physical
education teacher in the Bryan
Independent School District
Coached football and track
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Masters degree in psychology
She has been active in the Sarasota, Florida
community for the past 24 years serving on
numerous boards and committees such as the
Economic Development Board, & Siesta Key
Chamber Board as Chairman.
Working out in fitness facilities since the early
1970's but has found the SuperSlow Zone
protocol to be the best she’s ever tried.
It is more effective at achieving desired results
safely in minimal time. Since Pamela has
experienced numerous injuries from accidents
over the years, a safe protocol is very
important to her.
Sensitive to clients’ needs who are dealing
with previous injuries as well as other health
conditions. It is tremendously satisfying to see
the extraordinary results that our clients are
achieving here. It’s more than a leaner,
stronger, firmer body with improved day to day
function- it’s quality of life.
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16. Meet The Management
Team
Senior Management SuperSlow Zone
Franchise
Madeline Ross - Founder and CEO
SuperSlow Zone
SSZI Senior advisors: Ryan Womack, Kevin
Clemente, Buddy Kidder
IACET (www.iacet.org, establishes and governs
our standards for continued education, quality
store operations, and care of our clients)
17. Next Step
Dave Yoche - Director of Franchise
Development
Field Support Team - New Franchisee
Development:
The following Field Support Team
accomplishes the following roles to become a
Field Support Team member: SSZ studio
owner/operator, train clients in their studio,
are Certified Level III-O Qualified Certifier
(Level III-QC Certified Level I Instructor
Candidates) and are teachers for the
SuperSlow Zone Institute.
• Ryan Womack
• Kevin Clemente
• Marie Ortiz
• Buddy Kidder
• Alli Markow
Stewardship:
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Ryan Womack – SuperSlow Zone Master
Medical:
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Thomas Alton Lorren
David Penn
International: Madeline Ross, CEO
Senior Management SuperSlow Zone
Institute (SSZI)
Department Chairman: Madeline Ross,
CEO
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Are you ready to join a franchise that constantly
delivers a unique high quality professional
exercise and wellness service, which guarantees
Maximum Results in Minimum Time, to a huge
underserved population? If so, you only need to
engage our Six-Step Mutual Evaluation Process.
Step 1: Opportunity Analysis - Review our
franchise website and request our virtual
brochure.
Step 2: Initial Call /Meeting - The Director of
Franchise Development will contact you to
discuss your goals and answer any questions
you might have about our franchise opportunity.
We will ask you to complete our confidential
Request For Consideration form (RFC); an
instrument designed to help us learn more about
you.
Step 3: Request for Consideration - After
receiving your completed Request for
Consideration form, we will arrange a second
call with our Director of Franchise Development
to review your RFC and answer any further
questions you may have. You will now receive a
copy of our Franchise Disclosure Document
(FDD), which provides more details about our
business, franchise systems and investment
levels.
Step 4: Webinar with our CEO - We will
schedule a webinar for you to meet our Founder
and CEO where you will learn more about SSZ’s
corporate history and culture, the fitness
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industry, training and support programs.
Step 5: Validation Call & Studio Visit - We
will ask you to contact our franchisees
directly to speak with them about SSZ’s
franchise program, and their experiences
within the SuperSlow Zone franchise system.
We will also schedule a meeting at one of our
studio locations for you to experience
SuperSlow Zone as one of our clients. This
onsite visit may include a face-to-face
meeting with our Founder and CEO.
Step 6: Award the Franchise - As we
conclude step 5, we should both know if
SuperSlow Zone is “the right opportunity for
you” and that “you are right for SuperSlow
Zone”. With this mutual agreement you will
receive our Franchise Agreement awarding
you your franchise. Welcome aboard!
A Note From The CEO
“Thank you for taking the time to read this.
We work with franchise candidates in a
respectful manner to see if we are a good fit.
Hope to hear from you soon!”
2015 Franchisee Satisfaction Awards
SuperSlow Zone In The Top 50
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