LAS VEGAS, March 1, 2023 – The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named Joshua Grinstead, owner of GYMGUYZ of Hudson/Bergen/Rockland as a 2023 Franchisee of the Year. Grinstead was honored at the 63rd IFA Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, for being an outstanding franchise establishment owner-operator.

“Franchisee of the Year recipients represent the best in franchising,” said Matthew Haller, president and CEO of the International Franchise Association. “This is the highest honor IFA awards to individual franchisees, and local business owners like GYMGUYZ exemplify the power of franchising and its positive contributions to communities around the world.”

The Franchisee of the Year Award, sponsored by IFA’s partner Paychex, recognizes leading franchise owners from IFA member brands whose outstanding performance and contributions help protect, enhance, and promote the franchise business model. Nominated by their parent company, individuals are selected for their service to their communities, fostering a strong and vibrant workforce, opening the doors for career growth and entrepreneurship, and supporting their fellow franchisees.

Grinstead launched his GYMGUYZ franchise in 2015 with three territories, and has expanded to eight locations covering Hudson, Bergen, and Rockland Counties in NJ and upstate NY. Having completed 85,000 personal training sessions, group sessions and classes to date – GYMGUYZ employes over 30 full and part-time fitness professionals in the area. They focus on the entire spectrum of fitness approaches from medical to performance and aesthetic training. “We cover a lot of grown, literally and figuratively, says Grinstead.

GYMGUYZ is committed to quality and client engagement, hence their growth. The reviews are superb with 5-stars consistently on Google, Frederick, and elsewhere. “It’s about creating a high quality experience for the client, and getting results on their schedule”, says Grinstead. “Being responsive is key – as is creating a great employment experience for the team. Both take a lot of work, but it’s worth it. I wouldn’t want to do anything else.”

GYMGUYZ is the global leader in in-home personal training, servicing over 800 cities in 3 countries. Having just celebrated its 15th year, GYMGUYZ continues to grow worldwide.

There are approximately 800,000 franchised businesses across the U.S., providing over 8.4 million direct jobs and generating over $800 billion in economic output. According to Oxford Economics, franchising on average provides higher wages and better benefits than non-franchised businesses, as well as greater entrepreneurial opportunities to minorities, women, veterans, and other underrepresented communities. 

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