I would like to start a Fitness Center or Franchise a Golds Gym. I have no CLUE on how to go about doing this! What would be the CORRECT steps to take to make my dream come true?

Who would I talk to about starting this?

What steps do I take to make this happen?

What are the things I need to know?

Thanks Everyone... You guys are great!:)

I found the following site, information on which might be of help to you. I hope that it is.

Gold's Gym, Ann Arbor: Starting a Gym (Part 1, Background) (Muscle Ventures Podcasts) (http://muscleventures.com/podcasts/2006/10/golds_gym_ann_arbor_starting_a_gym_part_1_backgrou nd.html)

In terms of starting and running a small business, you might want to consult to following two sites for advice and also the things that you might need for any business to be started and run according to local laws.

http://www.sba.gov/ and SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" (http://www.score.org/)

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