HOTWORX congratulates franchisees, Michael Przybos and Frank DeGiglio, who were awarded 2 franchise licenses in the New York market and recently opened their Toms River, NJ studio!

What originally motivated you to consider a business opportunity?
Michael: I'm a CTO for a software company and travel a lot. I spent a lot of time down in Surf City, NC. There was a HOTWORX that was just being built and I became very interested. After watching the process and working out in the studio, I became hooked. I knew we really didn't have many in NJ at the time and I wanted to jump in with both feet and bring it to the east coast. I love to help people with getting healthy and living a better life.

Frank: I have worked in Sales/Service Delivery in the IT arena for 25 years. The motivation here is three fold: 1) I get the opportunity to partner with a close friend in a successful business model. 2) After reviewing HOTWORX and its history, it is something I truly believe in and eventually will become something to expand on. 3) I get to help people. I am a people person and can’t wait to interact with members.

What led you to explore franchising rather than an independent business?
Michael: I've owned 2 businesses before and it was very hard to get them up and running. In talking with other franchisees, the process looked seamless. It's the process that makes it all work, especially when it's been done so many times. The fact that we are part of a team makes it great as well.

Frank: Starting from the ground up as opposed to joining a successful business is a bigger risk than actually franchising. Why beat the competition when you can join them?

‍How was your experience going through the HOTWORX Discovery Process?
Michael: Great! Teresa, our HOTWORX Franchise Recruiter, was amazing through the whole Discovery Process. She set up weekly calls and always kept us in the loop.

Frank: One word - outstanding. HOTWORX has a gem with Teresa who actually cares as opposed to someone who sells a bill of good. She was excellent, patient ,and had no issues speaking to us whenever we needed.

‍How would you describe your Orientation Day and meeting the HOTWORX Executive Team?
Michael: I enjoyed it very much. I learned so much and it answered a lot of my questions.

Frank: I was fearful to start, but also optimistic. All fears were brought down during Orientation Day. I loved every minute of it.

‍What advice would you give to other candidates considering the opportunity to franchise with HOTWORX?
Michael: DO IT. The world is ours.

Frank: Keep an open mind. Put your fears, as well as ego, to the side and take in all of the information that is being provided to you.

‍What are the top 3 reasons you chose to franchise with HOTWORX?
Michael:
1. HOTWORX offers a unique blend of infrared heat and exercise, which sets it apart from traditional fitness studios.
2. It just works. The business model proves its amazing track record, and the fact that no studios closed during COVID is amazing.
3. The brand and people, marketing, the support ,and how we can help people better themselves and live a healthy lifestyle.

Frank:
1. Unique concept that I have never come across
2. There is nothing like it around where we’re looking to open.
3. The company truly cares about the franchises being successful with all the support offered.

‍What excites you the most in offering HOTWORX to your community?
Michael: I'm most excited about helping people. I'm a people person. If I can help make someone feel better about themselves and live a healthy lifestyle, I'm all for it. It's a great feeling to know you can change someone's life.

Frank: There is nothing like this around us. I firmly believe people will look at HOTWORX and not only say it is affordable and flexible, but unique!

‍What goals do you plan to accomplish in your first year as a HOTWORX franchisee?
Michael: We will be on stage at convention accepting an award for the 500 members club! I look forward to the amount of people we are going to help. I'd love to hit 1000 members by the first year.

Frank: My top goal is to truly get everything down to a simple science. There is a lot to learn and I cannot wait to become a pro at everything. The other goals I have are to get to 500 members fast, have a high percentage of members return, and get a good chunk (if not all) of the loan paid off so my partner and I can enjoy the success of hard work. By the time our first year has ended, my partner and I are already speaking about expanding.

‍How will HOTWORX help you achieve your personal and professional goals?
Michael: Personally, HOTWORX will help me achieve a work life balance, along with my own health, wellness, and financial independence...all this rolled up with making people happy and healthy! Professionally, it will be business growth with many locations, I want to be #1 (I'm very competitive), and lastly, stability. Health and fitness will always be a part of my life and I want to make it a part of others' lives as well.

Frank: On a personal level, there will not only be a positive financial impact but a healthy impact on my life. I've had an aggressive thyroid disorder for years and feel that HOTWORX can absolutely help me on a personal level. On a professional level, it will help me expand my overall professional profile and slowly but surely move away from my current career, making this my full-time future.

Congratulations, Michael & Frank, 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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