Al's Gym, LLC | Application Preview
Al's Gym, LLC is seeking government grants to facilitate the relocation of their veteran-owned business to Pennsylvania and to acquire specialized equipment to enhance the gym's offerings. The move aims to establish the gym in their hometown, featuring a facility that is double the current size, addressing a clear community need for improved fitness services.
The business plan includes not only expanded gym space but also the introduction of personal training services, a juice bar, supplements, and specialized equipment. Al's Gym is committed to promoting both physical and mental wellbeing for customers of all ages and fitness levels, emphasizing the importance of a clean, well-equipped facility with knowledgeable staff.
In terms of competition, Al's Gym identifies three primary competitors: the YMCA, Anytime Fitness, and the University of Pittsburgh student gym. The YMCA offers extensive services but has costly memberships and lacks trained staff in their fitness area. Anytime Fitness faces challenges related to small workout spaces and poor equipment maintenance, while the University gym has remained inactive since the pandemic.
Al's Gym's competitive advantage lies in being a single-owner, veteran-operated facility. The owner’s passion for fitness and commitment to customer care sets the gym apart. Additionally, the gym offers flexible month-to-month contracts without hidden fees, along with 24-hour access, making it an attractive option compared to competitors.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 88-3897004
Location: Lewis Run, PA, United States
Length of Operation: 1-5
Number of Employees: 1-10 Employees
Annual Gross Income: Less than $100k
Annual Gross Expense: Less than $100k
Open to Loans: NO
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Funding Usage
Move existing, veteran owned business to PA. And, purchase specialized equipment to better the gym.
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Business Plan
We are going to move the gym to our hometown in PA. The space will be twice the size. The community need exists. We will add personal training, juice bar, supplements, and specialized equipment. We are focused on physical and mental wellbeing of our customers, who are any age or fitness level. Physical fitness is a growing priority in today's society. A clean, well-equipped gym with knowledgeable staff is key to offering a great, lasting experience.
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Self Identified Competition
Top 3 competitors, only 3 competitors, are YMCA, Anytime Fitness and Univ. of Pittsburgh student gym. YMCA - offers a lot, but membership is expensive, and contracts are required. No trained professional staff available in fitness area. Anytime Fitness - small, understaffed fitness area. Poor equipment maintenance. Long contract terms, expensive. Univ. of Pitts gym - Had been dismantled, and not put back together since pandemic hit. Our gym is set apart because it is a single owner, who is a disabled veteran. Physical fitness has been a passion as well as a lifestyle for many years. Knowledgeable, caring staff help customers. And we offer a month - to-month contract at a great price. No long-term contract, no hidden fees. 24-hour access to gym.
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