SNAP FITNESS, Head Quartered in Chanhassen, MN, has developed a unique health club concept that has taken most of the overhead and cost structure out of the business and has given customers what they want: Quality, Value, and Convenience. With over 400 clubs open in markets throughout the Midwest and beyond they are changing the way Americans exercise. Their modern facilities are compact in stature (2,500 sq. ft.) but are loaded with state-of-the-art exercise equipment without the overhead of a “big box” health club. By going further into neighborhoods where the full service clubs can’t go, they are capitalizing on an underserved market. Clubs are available to members 24-7 through an elaborate key-card and security system, making them safe and convenient. Their track record of success has substantiated that people will forgo the expense of a full-service health club in favor of an affordable, convenient alternative. The company encourages its franchisees to commit to opening 3 clubs over an 18 month time span. A discount in the franchise fee is offered for doing so. The simplicity of the business makes this relatively easy to do.