Franchise OwnerCEO

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

Chandler Arizona continues to grow as one of the most dynamic and prosperous cities in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The city attracts ambitious professionals entrepreneurs athletes and families who prioritize performance health and an active lifestyle. With a thriving technology sector anchored by major employers like Intel a rapidly expanding population and year-round outdoor fitness culture the energy in Chandler is undeniable.

What Chandler does not yet have is a premium performance-based strength and cardio (HIIT) studio that combines treadmill interval training strength work and a dynamic recovery component in a single intentional experience built around accountability coaching and community.

As a Franchise Owner and CEO of STRIDE Fitness in Chandler AZ 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 one of the fastest-growing and most affluent markets in the Phoenix metro area.

You would operate as the CEO of STRIDE Fitness Chandler 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 Chandler AZ 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 the Chandler market
• Capture market share through local partnerships corporate wellness relationships athletic communities and grassroots marketing
• Expand into additional Southeast Valley 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 and Market Development

• Build relationships across Chandler from technology employers and local businesses to community organizations run clubs and performance-focused athletes

Brand Stewardship

• Deliver a consistent high-energy community-first experience that reflects both STRIDE standards and the active culture of Chandler

Multi-Unit Vision

• Operate with expansion in mind as the Chandler market continues to grow

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Deep knowledge of Chandler AZ 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 ($200000 liquid capital minimum & $500000 net worth)
• Competitive growth-oriented and community-driven

If you believe Chandler is ready for a boutique fitness brand that sits at the intersection of performance training and long-term health and you want to be the person who brings it here lets connect.