The Largest Fitness Franchise in the World

Curves has 10,000 locations helping over 4 million women worldwide. Explore our map to find a Curves franchising opportunity in your part of the world.

A Proven Business Model for Success

Gary Heavin and his wife Diane opened the first Curves in the United States in 1992. This new concept of 30-minute fitness, strength training, weight loss guidance and a comfortable environment designed for women, was immediately successful. Gary recognized a need and an opportunity to help prevent deteriorating health and potential illness by caring for people through proper fitness. Diane had a passion for exercise and the experience of an advertising executive. They realized that women across the world would benefit from the Curves program. Together they began to franchise this wonderful concept and opened the first franchise in 1995.

At the end of the first year, there were 50 franchise locations. Curves reached 1,000 locations within 36 months and nearly 10,000 locations in just 10 years. Curves is listed in Guinness World Records as "The World's Largest Fitness Center Franchise." Entrepreneur Magazine named Curves "The Number 1 Best New Franchise" two years in a row and "The Number 1 Fitness Franchise" for the past six years. Curves is now located in more than 45 countries on 6 continents.

With a Curves franchise, you'll be in business for yourself, not by yourself!

Training and Club Camp

We assume that franchisees have no experience or knowledge in the operation of a fitness and weight loss facility. Consequently, we'll provide you with materials, text books and systems manuals at Club Camp, our comprehensive classroom training program. Club Camps are held around the world in countries like Australia, Ireland, the United States, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Expert instructors will teach you nutritional guidance, exercise physiology, sales and marketing, and general business. You'll leave confident with the tools to safely and effectively operate your Curves franchise.

Expert Mentors

At no cost to you, we'll send one of our expert mentors to assist you with your grand opening and work with you for the first four days of your franchise operation. The mentor will show you how to handle phone calls, sell memberships, teach the Curves Workout System and provide weight loss guidance. By the end of the week, your Curves franchise will be up and running.

On-Going Support Services

Newspaper ads, internal and external promotions to generate business, operational tools, and ideas to better service your members are available on a secured Web site designed and maintained especially for Curves franchisees. There are also regional training meetings and an annual convention for all franchisees. With Curves' premier franchise services, you'll be in business for yourself, not by yourself.