9Round Owner Fuels Success with Continuous Growth
Empowering others to grow stronger physically and mentally is the core mission of everything we do at 9Round—for Women’s Small Business Month, we’re especially proud to recognize the strong women who are the driving force behind this mission.
9Round is a Champion for Women in Business
Each of our locations are locally and owned and operated by everyday people in your community, and we proud to say that nearly 50 percent of our franchise owners are women.
We know the importance of creating space where women are leaders, role models, and changemakers. Their leadership doesn’t just shape the success of their gyms—it inspires members to push harder, believe in themselves, and discover strength they didn’t know they had.
From building supportive communities to breaking barriers in business ownership, these women prove that empowerment starts with showing up and continues with lifting others along the way.
9Round Owner Fuels Success with Continuous Growth
Like many of our 9Round franchise owners, Brooke Garrison started out as a member at her local studio. With 9Round’s efficient 30-minute workouts, Garrison didn’t just feel the physical benefits by losing weight, she also experienced the mental benefits as well.
She grew to love her small studio community and the encouraging atmosphere that the trainers created—and she knew she wanted to be a part of it. She took ownership of 9Round Matthews, NC, in 2018, kickstarting her journey as female entrepreneur and business owner.
“I wanted to create an environment where people of all fitness levels can feel seen and heard. To meet people where they are on their fitness journey and be an encourager like the trainers who encouraged me,” Garrison says.
To her, the most rewarding part of running a 9Round studio is getting to build relationships with her members and helping them on their health and fitness journey.
“Being their biggest cheerleader is very rewarding. Every person is different, and their goals are different—I love investing in them personally to help them reach their specific goals.”
Garrison believes that continuous learning is the key to success as a business owner. There are always opportunities to improve the business and gain new knowledge—whether for herself, her members, or her 9Round team.
For other women who are looking into business ownership, Garrison says you have to be willing to learn and you have to be willing to be wrong at times. Always learn from your mistakes and keep going.
A favorite quote she shared is, “It is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting changes.” —Queen Elizabeth II.
9Round's Fitness Franchise Opportunity for Women
We believe in the transformative power of fitness—especially for women who want to feel stronger both inside and out. By opening your own 9Round studio in your community, you can join our mission of empowering others through kickboxing fitness. Not only will you lead your gym, but you’ll also make a meaningful, lasting impact on the lives of the people around you.
If you’re curious to learn more about fitness franchising through 9Round, we’d love to get to know you and share more about becoming a studio owner today. You can share your information with us and someone will reach out to help you take the next step in your ownership journey.
