1851

Adebola Adewumi, a local Beaverton, Oregon,&nbsp;father, is opening the first <a href="http://www.gymguyzfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchisee-spotlight-adebola-adewumi-of-gymguyz-12053" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GYMGUYZ</a> location in the state this June. After spending about 14 years in the corporate world working for Intel, he has decided to follow his passion for fitness and helping others achieve their goals in personal health. GYMGUYZ is a mobile fitness company, that&#39;s dedicated to catering to customers in the comfort of their own home or office.

With experience coaching and leading exercise classes, Adewumi has decided to use that expertise and transition from corporate life to franchising as a member of the GYMGUYZ team.

What were you doing before partnering with GYMGUYZ?

I was born in Nigeria but migrated to Chicago as a toddler. I then moved to Pennsylvania and went to school at Penn State University. After receiving both my bachleor&#39;s and master&rsquo;s degrees at Penn State, I moved out to Portland and worked at Intel for 14 years. I worked in a variety of different roles, including industrial engineering, manufacturing innovation, and supply chain management.

In 2012, I helped start the Aloha site group fitness program. My coaching ranges from leading corporate fitness classes to coaching elite youth basketball. I designed and led workouts for multiple age groups (from ages 5 to 55) and believe that almost anyone can partake in this style of training and it can be modified for any fitness level to improve work and everyday life.

How did you learn about GYMGUYZ&nbsp;and what made you ultimately decide to commit?

A few months ago I decided that I wanted to leave the corporate world for good and do something that allowed more flexibility in my schedule and really made a difference. After working with a franchising consultant, I knew I wanted to work somewhere that shared my passion for health, fitness, and helping people achieve their goals.

Once I met with the GYMGUYZ team and talked with some of their existing franchise owners, I knew it would be a great fit. The CEO is extremely passionate about the idea and it really resonated with what I wanted to do with my new career path. In addition, being a mobile brand, the startup cost is very reasonable.

What were your perceptions of franchising before starting the process?

I wasn&rsquo;t looking at franchising right away after deciding to leave the corporate world but learned it was a way to achieve all my goals. I knew opening up a new business would be difficult, especially since I don&rsquo;t have any experience working with start-ups. Franchising offered the right flexibility I was looking for with a good support system to ensure a low-risk business venture.

Why is Portland a great market for GYMGUYZ?

Portland is a very active city so I think people will really take well to this new idea. I&rsquo;ve already had a lot of interest in learning exactly what we do, since there is nothing like this in the area. I&rsquo;m interested in pretty much anyone who is looking to be more active but doesn&rsquo;t want to go to a gym for whatever reason. I think this will be great for people working in the corporate world or stay-at-home parents who can&rsquo;t get care for their child while they go to the gym. I also hope to partner with several companies to do group fitness. A lot of companies are realizing how great it is if their employees are active, healthy, and fit so I hope to tap into that market.

I am the father of two teenagers. My daughter goes to South Ridge High School in Beaverton and my son goes to the local middle school. I hope that this business will be part of the community in Beaverton and the greater Portland area.

Visit the <a href="https://atourfranchise.org/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchisee-spotlight-adebola-adewumi-of-gymguyz-12053" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">International Franchise Association&rsquo;s @OurFranchise website</a> for more stories of passionate local franchise owners, employees and their communities.

Franchisee Spotlight: Adebola Adewumi of GYMGUYZ

1851 Franchise

Born in Nigeria, raised in Pennsylvania, now Adebola Adewumi is opening Portland's very first GYMGUYZ territory.

This brand page has been paid for by 1851. Content within this page that is paid will showcase a Sponsored icon. This means the brand has engaged 1851 FRANCHISE to write the content. Content without the Sponsored Icon is aggregated media placements the brand earned. Questions can be sent to editorial@1851franchise.com

franchisee-spotlight-adebola-adewumi-of-gymguyz

Comfort Keepers

Comfort Keepers - Midyear Press Release 2025 - 1851 Franchise

Comfort Keepers® Hits Mid-Year Stride With Strong Franchise Growth and Rising Demand for In-Home Care

comfort-keepers-franchise-midyear-momentum-2025

petbar

petbar - Garrett Dewan - Why I'm Investing - 1851 Franchise

Why Garrett Dewan Is Choosing To Reinvest in petbar

petbar-franchise-austin-garrett-dewan-multi-unit

Paris Baguette

NJBIZ: Paris Baguette Ramps Up Expansion With New Franchises, Facility and 2030 Growth Target

njbiz-paris-baguette-ramps-up-expansion-with-new-franchises-facility-and-2030-growth-target

Busy Bee Jumpers

Top 10 Reasons To Buy a Busy Bee Jumpers Franchise in 2025

top-10-reasons-to-buy-a-busy-bee-jumpers-franchise-in-2025

Home Halo

home-halo-former-athletes-frachisees-image

Why Former College Athletes Can Make Winning Home Halo Franchise Owners

former-college-athletes-home-halo-franchise

Buying a Franchise Masterclass

 Franchise Opportunities

Get Support Buying a Franchise

How to Buy a Franchise White Paper

How to Buy a Franchise

How to Sell Franchises

How to Grow a Franchise

Find a Franchise Supplier

1851 Franchise Opportunities

Franchisor News

Franchisor Power Rankings

FranCamp Mastermind Summit

Franchise Development Website Builder

Franchise Resources

What ALEC-Laffer's Report Means for Franchising

Website Awards

Power Rankings

About 1851

Advertise on 1851

Contact 1851 Editorial

Terms of Use

1851 Login

GROWTH CLUB LOGIN

facebook

instagram

twitter

linkedin

youtube

Wendy's CEO Kirk Tanner Steps Down - Breaking News - 1851 Franchise

Wendy’s CEO Kirk Tanner Steps Down Amid Challenges, Leaving Franchisees Facing Uncertainty

wendys-ceo-transition-kirk-tanner-franchisee-uncertainty

"Come in, We're OPEN" sign against abstract background

Small Business Optimism Dips, Raising Concerns for Franchise Owners

small-business-optimism-dips-raising-concerns-for-franchise-owners

Photo of Roof Scientist truck and trailer

Roof Scientist Expands Into Northern Indianapolis as Entrepreneur Dale Speckman Launches New Business in Fishers

roof-scientist-expands-into-northern-indianapolis

Image of Donald Trump pointing with red stripes in the background

August 1 Tariff Deadline Is Said to Have ‘No Extensions’: What This Could Mean for Franchises

august-1-tariff-deadline-franchise-impact

What June’s Jobs Report Means for the Franchise Industry

what-junes-jobs-report-means-for-the-franchise-industry

The Ultimate Guide to Selling Franchises: How To Create a Strong Incentive

how-to-build-strong-incentives-to-attract-prospective-franchisees

Amanda Evans - Stellar Service Brands - Franchise Marketing Leaders 2025 - 1851 Franchise

Top 25 Franchise Marketing Leaders: Amanda Evans — Senior Vice President of Marketing, Stellar Service Brands

stellar-service-brands-marketing-leader-amanda-evans

Photo of a large group of people standing in a circle, placing hands together in center

Franchise Opportunities for Minorities: Expanding the Franchise Network

franchise-opportunities-for-minorities

Coffee & Analytics graphic with photo of Nick Powills

Franchise Growth Is Messy. Lead Gen Is Uncomfortable. Let’s Fix It.

franchise-lead-generation-insights

From Prescriptions to Pastries: Kari Khandelwal Creates a Comforting Community Bakery 

From Prescriptions to Pastries: Kari Khandelwal Creates a Comforting Community Bakery in Overland Park, Kansas

paris-baguette-franchise-overland-park-khandelwal

Kansas Couple Revitalizes Local Childcare With Children’s Lighthouse

From Corporate Careers to Community Roots: Kansas Couple Revitalizes Local Childcare With Children’s Lighthouse

kansas-couple-opens-childrens-lighthouse-gardner-olathe

Hooters Leans Into Franchising With Closure of 30 Company-Owned Stores - Agg - 1851 Franchise

Hooters Leans Into Franchising With Closure of 30 Company-Owned Stores

hooters-franchise-model-company-owned-closures

Hely and Hiral Patel Bring Their Longtime Dream to Life With The Brass Tap

brass-tap-franchise-pasadena-maryland-hely-hiral-patel

Franchisee spotlight graphic with photo of Ricki Oberoi and Layne's Chicken Fingers logo

Franchisee Spotlight: Adebola Adewumi of GYMGUYZ

MORE STORIES LIKE THIS