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Tell us a little bit about your background.

I&rsquo;ve been working in private education for the last 15 years, managing a number of schools throughout New York and New Jersey. I&rsquo;ve had a lot of success managing multi-million dollar campuses, but it was time to branch off independently. I&rsquo;ve been running businesses for other people for the last 10 years and I will succeed on my own. To that end, franchising was a perfect option; it gives me the right level of support with the right level of freedom.

Why did you choose to become a franchisee with <a href="http://www.gymguyzfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchisee-voices-josh-grinstead-of-gymguyz-8247" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GYMGUYZ</a>?&nbsp; 
 
I was looking at a lot of standard franchising options: senior care, some consulting businesses and even auto care. GYMGUYZ was a much better match for me in terms of interest and growth opportunities. I have always stressed the importance of health and wellness and wanted something I could scale. GYMGUYZ provides a service that no one else is offering. The growth possibilities are boundless.

Where did you get most of your advice/do most of your research? 
 
You have to approach buying a business like you&rsquo;re running your business. I&rsquo;ve been exploring franchising for years and got serious about 6 months ago. I have scoured the internet, magazines and tradeshows which is where I met a consultant, Nick Neonakis.

Nick has been a guiding hand. He is well-known within the industry. He connected me with Josh York from GYMGUYZ. Josh&nbsp;is extremely enthusiastic and passionate; we clicked immediately. It gave me an opportunity to get involved in something that I not only enjoy but have the skills and experience with which to make a positive impact in the industry. Our market, Bergen County, NJ &ndash; is prime. Our success is inevitable. With support, I took my time, did the necessary diligence, and made the right choice. Now for the fun part &ndash; doing!

What&rsquo;s next for you and your business?&nbsp;

At this point, we&rsquo;re focusing on our launch and hoping to have quite a few ribbon cutting ceremonies in the cities we&rsquo;re covering. We&rsquo;ll start one territory at a time and then talk about expansion opportunities. The immediate goal is to provide amazing service to the people we serve and to grow an outstanding team of trainers.

Visit the <a href="https://atourfranchise.org/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchisee-voices-josh-grinstead-of-gymguyz-8247" 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.

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Franchisee Voices: Josh Grinstead of GYMGUYZ

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