Fitness Machine Technicians Opens in Massachusetts, Celebrates First Ontario Location Set for Spring Opening

Rapidly Expanding Fitness Equipment Repair and Maintenance Franchise Continues U.S. and Canada Growth

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – (April 25, 2025) – Fitness Machine Technicians, a leader in fitness equipment repair and preventive maintenance services, is continuing its impressive growth trajectory across the United States and Canada. Today, the brand announced the opening of a new location in Boston, Massachusetts, which made its debut at the end of the fourth quarter of last year and revealed that opened its first Ontario location in Toronto in March. With 13 new franchise agreements signed in 2024, the Fitness Machine Technicians network now includes 53 franchise owners across 146 territories.

“Fitness Machine Technicians has continued to carve a niche for itself in the franchise space with its distinctive service offerings, especially at a time when more both consumers and fitness companies are prioritizing safety and reliability in their workout equipment,” said Jason Pritchard, interim chief executive officer of Fitness Machine Technicians. “We’re excited to continue expanding our family with the addition of service-minded entrepreneurs like Claudio and Ike, who understand the value of customer service and providing quality equipment maintenance solutions. We look forward to seeing the impact we know they are going to make in their local communities.”

The new Fitness Machine Technicians franchise in Massachusetts is led by local entrepreneur Ike Okonkwo, who provides fitness equipment repair and maintenance for commercial and residential customers in the Boston community. Spearheading the brand’s growth into Ontario is entrepreneur Claudio Capobianco, who is set to open his Fitness Machine Technicians business serving territories across Greater Toronto in April.

Fueling the brand’s development are multiple factors, including the introduction of its Certified Fitness Equipment Technician Program last year, which provides classroom, hands-on, video and field training to equip technicians with the knowledge and skills necessary for repairs and preventive maintenance. Fitness Machine Technicians is actively seeking single- and multi-territory franchisees to further expand in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, with target markets including Chicago; New Orleans; Fresno and San Francisco, California; Hartford and New Haven, Connecticut; Memphis, Tennessee; Birmingham, Alabama; El Paso, Texas and Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Fitness Machine Technicians is the only nationwide provider of both fitness equipment repair and preventive maintenance services for commercial and residential customers. The company provides professional servicing and repairs from certified fitness equipment experts who have undergone extensive training through both its corporate program and the manufacturers. This ensures a commitment to maintaining the safety and smooth operation of commercial machines while extending their lifespan. By learning from leadership team members with decades of experience and earning certifications, technicians stay up to date with the latest fitness technology and maintenance trends, providing superior, long-lasting service.

For more information on Fitness Machine Technicians, visit www.fitnessmachinetechnicians.com.

###

About Fitness Machine Technicians:

Fitness Machine Technicians is the only provider that offers both fitness equipment repair and preventive maintenance services to national and international commercial customers. With a network of 53 franchise owners operating in 146 territories, Fitness Machine Technicians delivers the most reliable, exceptional customer service experience on the market, while providing repair and preventive maintenance that prolongs the life of exercise equipment. The franchise brand’s vision is to become the largest provider of service, repair and preventive maintenance for all types of residential and commercial fitness equipment. As part of Main Line Brands, Fitness Machine Technicians offers entrepreneurs seeking a new opportunity in business ownership the training, expertise and manufacturer education needed to thrive in the industry, and the brand is actively looking for new franchisees as it continues to grow across the U.S. and Canada.