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A Great Well-Oiled Machine

September 7, 2025

HOTWORX congratulates franchisees, Shannon Ingrum and Trae Brown, who were awarded 3 franchise licenses in the Seattle-Tacoma market and recently opened their Arlington, WA (Smokey Point) studio!

What originally motivated you to consider a business opportunity?
We are the current owners of a Medical Massage and Acupuncture clinic. We are always looking for ways to grow and add to our community and a friend told us about the HOTWORX. He is friends with a franchisee near him who has had great success and loves the franchise, as well as his son and several other employees have experienced some amazing body and health transformations.

What led you to explore franchising rather than an independent business?
Having owned and built a very successful business on our own, the HOTWORX franchise seemed to be a great well-oiled machine with a tremendous amount of support and success.

What was your initial impression of your first HOTWORX session?
HOT, yet never felt better! We were SOLD and addicted after our first session.

How was your experience going through the HOTWORX Discovery Process?
The Discovery Process with Mandy, our Franchise Recruiter, was excellent. She was so nice and informative. We looked forward to our weekly calls and learning the next step in the process. We miss talking to her weekly!

How would you describe your Orientation Day and meeting the HOTWORX Executive Team?
Orientation Day was great. It was so nice to meet everyone and put a face to the names. Having the opportunity to meet Steve, Nancy, Mandy, and the rest of the Executive Team was extremely reassuring that the HOTWORX franchise was the right place for us to be!

What advice would you give to other candidates considering the opportunity to franchise with HOTWORX?
GO FOR IT! The more exposure we all have the better.

What are the top 3 reasons you chose to franchise with HOTWORX?
1. We LOVE and believe in the workout
2. We are very impressed with the business model, from the Discovery through Onboarding.
3. To be able to help add more fitness and wellness to our community.

What excites you the most in offering HOTWORX to your community?
The ability to help people change and grow their mental and physical health.

What goals do you plan to accomplish in your first year as a HOTWORX franchisee?
Be open ahead of schedule and have 750 members.

How will HOTWORX help you achieve your personal and professional goals?
We believe that HOTWORX will bring us to the next level in our physical and financial goals, as well as help us maintain a healthy lifestyle during retirement.

Congratulations, Shannon and Trae, and welcome to the HOTWORX team!
Looking for a new business opportunity and want to learn more about HOTWORX?
Visit hotworx.net/franchising.

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