LA BOXING Signs 2nd Franchise for San Diego

Posted on April 11, 2007 by

Nation’s largest cardio boxing and kickboxing franchise organization reaches 71 sold units coast-to-coast

Costa Mesa, CA – Southern California-based LA BOXING Franchise Corporation continues its high-speed growth wave, taking the franchise company to 71 units in 15 states and Puerto Rico.

LA BOXING announced that it has signed a franchise agreement for expansion into the San Diego market, choosing Ali and Wendy Shetula as its partners. They announced that their first franchise location will be located in the middle to south end of San Diego County. The first LA BOXING location in San Diego County will be opened in Carlsbad in June 2007, and is owned by Richard and Nicole Montano.  The Shetula’s plan to open their location sometime in late summer or early fall 2007.

"We are exceeding our growth projections for this year. Our efficient and supportive business model, coupled with the popularity of cardio boxing, kickboxing and MMA is really accelerating our growth," said Anthony Geisler, president of LA BOXING Franchise Corporation.

Ali is a contract specialist for Radiant Systems, Inc.  Wendy is an account manager for Spheris.   

“By continuing to attract bright, capable franchisees for the San Diego area, combined with the synergy of working together to promote our health and fitness brand, we will dominate the San Diego market as we have done in other parts of the United States and Puerto Rico,” said Carl Kosnar, Managing Partner of The Kosnar Group, franchise development consultants for LA BOXING Franchise Corporation.

About LA BOXING Franchise Corporation

“LA BOXING Franchise Corporation, a membership physical fitness company consisting of unique professional boxing and kickboxing training regimens which utilize a system and products that are proprietary to LA Boxing, offers a turn-key franchise with the franchisee and staff receiving full training and ongoing support.”   Geisler further explains, “We even source and train the salespeople in addition to recruiting professional fighters as instructors for the franchisee. We've trained world champions and numerous other professional fighters.  However, the vast majority of our members are women and men who are just interested in a cardio workout and enjoying the benefits of our fitness training program.” 

Potential LA BOXING franchisees are required to pay a $25,000 franchise fee which is included in the $133,400 to $150,050 range of capital needed to get started. Location options range from retail strip shopping centers to freestanding commercial buildings. Absolutely no previous boxing, kickboxing, training or health and fitness experience is necessary to qualify for an LA BOXING franchise.