1851

Fitness pertains to everyone. Getting ahead on health can solve for issues down the line.<a href="https://www.gymguyz.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=gymguyz-franchisees-give-back-to-local-community-through-fitness-expertise-2707604" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank"> That&rsquo;s why GYMGUYZ</a> Monmouth County franchisees Allen Meretsky and Rob Gasko offer fitness techniques and best practices to their clients as a way to give back to their local community.

&ldquo;As a part of our business model, we are able to work with the local community on an intimate level,&rdquo; said Meretsky. &ldquo;We work with people ranging from young ages to senior citizens, as well as with local schools or businesses, trying to make fitness as convenient as possible for them. Because of this, giving back to our local community has become second nature.&rdquo;

Meretsky and Gasko are constantly looking for different ways to get in front of locals and help them improve their lifestyle. Much of this is done by participating in local 5K events, partnering with bigger organizations like the American Heart Association or pairing up with local businesses for a dual approach to giving back. On top of partnering with local organizations and participating in events, the<a href="http://www.gymguyzfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=gymguyz-franchisees-give-back-to-local-community-through-fitness-expertise-2707604" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank"> GYMGUYZ</a> duo offers their fitness expertise to those outside of their customer base.

&ldquo;We do a lot of free classes around the community. Our platform offers something that is relevant to everyone, but we know not everyone is going to be our client,&rdquo; said Gasko. &ldquo;We will go to a senior center and teach local senior citizens how they can stretch to avoid injuries down the line or work with local schools to encourage and educate on exercise when kids are waiting for their parents after school. As a local business, it&rsquo;s so important to extend your reach beyond your clients to really make an impact in your community.&rdquo;

Though the classes are offered for free, positive outreach in the community does not go unnoticed. Meretsky and Gasko have received very positive feedback and seen their business grow as a direct result of their community involvement.

&ldquo;The intention always has to be good and be motivated by a desire to help someone in the local community. In&nbsp;doing that, it&rsquo;s common for the brand to be noticed in a positive light,&rdquo; said Gasko. &ldquo;We will offer free warmups before 5Ks or classes at a local business, and in doing so, we get our name in front of people that do eventually become our clients. Sometimes when people hear the word &lsquo;franchise&rsquo; they forget that we are a locally-owned, small business. It&rsquo;s just as important for us as any other small business in the market to get in front of the local customers.&rdquo;

Over the course of the last year when Meretsky and Gasko got their franchise off the ground, they have learned a lot about the franchise model itself. First and foremost, they&rsquo;ve learned that getting involved with your local community should be a top priority, and next, that you should never enter a business unless you have a passion for what the business offers.

&ldquo;Go out there and play on your passion. If you want to work with locals in your community, find a business that allows you to do so on a regular basis,&rdquo; said Meretsky.

&ldquo;The saying &lsquo;do something you love and you&rsquo;ll never work a day in your life&rsquo; should be true when you find a business that you are passionate about,&rdquo; said Gasko. &ldquo;Find something where you are invested in the bigger picture and impact that you will have, and you will be successful.&rdquo;&nbsp;

GYMGUYZ Franchisees Give Back to Local Community Through Fitness Expertise

1851 Franchise

1851 Franchise Magazine connects with Allen Meretsky and Rob Gasko for a deep dive into their community involvement.

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

gymguyz-franchisees-give-back-to-local-community-through-fitness-expertise

The Cleaning Authority

Why This Corporate McDonald’s Rep Decided To Open His Own Franchise With The Cleaning Authority

cleaning-authority/kent-lewis-franchise-success

KidStrong Franchising, LLC

KidStrong Wraps Up Q3 With First Manhattan Location, 45 New Franchises and Record-High Attendance

kidstrong-q3-growth-2025

Woodhouse Spas

Photo of front lobby area of Woodhouse Spa

Why Woodhouse Has No True Competitor in the Spa Franchise Space

luxury-spa-franchise

Right at Home

Right at Home Expanding In-Home Care Services in Wausau, Wisconsin 

right-at-home-expanding-in-home-care-services-in-wausau-wisconsin

The Growth Coach

Top 5 Reasons To Invest in The Growth Coach Franchise

top-5-reasons-to-invest-in-the-growth-coach-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

Slim Chickens Opens R&D Center at World Headquarters To Drive Menu Innovation

slim-chickens-rd-center-fayetteville

Nearly 40% of Americans Are Eating Out Less as High Prices Redefine Dining Habits

nearly-40-of-americans-are-eating-out-less-as-high-prices-redefine-dining-habits

Authority Brands Enters Q4 with Record Momentum

Authority Brands Enters Q4 with Record Momentum, Surpassing 200 New Franchise Owners in the First 10 Months of 2025

authority-brands-enters-q4-with-record-momentum-surpassing-200-new-franchise-owners-in-the-first-10-months-of-2025

Franchises, work-life balance, millennials in franchising, millennials work-life balance

The Best Franchises for Millennials Wanting Work-Life Balance

best-franchises-millennials-work-life-balance

Photo of Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza franchisee Lily Wilford

Entrepreneur: This 18-Year-Old Saved Babysitting Money for College — Then Decided to Buy a Business Instead

18-year-old-franchise-owner-lily-wilford

image of jerome hanway from right at home Las Cruces, New Mexico 1851 franchise franchisee spotlight

Jerome Hanway Is Building His Right at Home Franchise Around His Mission To Serve

right-at-home-franchise-las-cruces-jerome-hanway

image of michael panos and michel panos, owners of mellow mushroom in Atlanta

The Panos Family’s Role in Preserving Mellow Mushroom’s Character — and Expanding in Atlanta

mellow-mushroom-franchise-panos-restaurant-group-metro-atlanta

1851 Franchisee Spotlight graphic with photo of Ron Taylor and SweatHouz logo

From Edible Arrangements Leader to Wellness Entrepreneur: Ron Taylor's $53 Million Franchise Journey

ron-taylor-edible-arrangements-sweathouz-franchise-journey

image of matthew yocum from freshcoat painting franchisee in marin county california

How Fresh Coat Helped Matthew Yocum Turn Corporate Experience Into Purpose-Driven Business Ownership

fresh-coat-franchise-marin-county

A Practical Playbook: Who To Call First When Franchising Your Business

franchising-your-business-who-to-call-first

NJCAR v. Ford - New Jersey Supreme Court Limits Standing Under Franchise Practices Act

New Jersey Supreme Court Limits Standing Under Franchise Practices Act

new-jersey-franchise-practices-act-njcar-v-ford

Photo of group of dogs standing together in day care facility

Top Pet Boarding and Day Care Franchise Opportunities for 2025

top-pet-boarding-daycare-franchises

image of franchise deep dive from 1851 franchise on doody calls franchise authority brands

DoodyCalls Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2025

doodycalls-franchise-deep-dive

GYMGUYZ Franchisees Give Back to Local Community Through Fitness Expertise

MORE STORIES LIKE THIS