Be a Fernwood Fitness Boss

Run your own club

Change women's lives

Fernwood Fitness has been empowering women to shine since 1989. It owes its success to the quality of the franchisees who work hard in partnership with Fernwood to make a difference in the lives of women.

We want franchise partners to join our team who have:

• A passion for customer service
• A passion for health and fitness
• A passion to drive your own business
• A passion to make a difference

There are a number of opportunities to purchase a Fernwood franchise.

Click here to view current opportunities.

Fernwood Fusion

Revolutionary fitness

Economic business

Fernwood Fusion is the latest innovation in women’s health, brought to you by Fernwood Women’s Health Clubs. We pride ourselves on developing agile and future-proof businesses that stay abreast of new and emerging trends, innovations and changing times.

Fernwood Fusion brings together premium fitness and complete wellness, for women who want it all. A collaboration of our most popular programs including Reformer Pilates, Mat Pilates, Yoga, Barre and Meditation, as well as our signature class for women, FusionX, for a revolutionary fitness experience.

Fernwood Fusion provides a unique business opportunity with a low-cost model, and is complimentary to the traditional Fernwood Fitness model, as it increases consumer choice and availability, with a unique and uber competitive brand vision.

Fernwood Fitness

A member of the Franchise Council of Australia, Fernwood Fitness' point of difference is the offering of a full-service club exclusively for women. It's the culture, the community and the unique perks our member's experience which contributes to Fernwood's success. 

The Fernwood approach is holistic, with each club providing comprehensive workout areas with strength and cardio equipment, personal training, small group personal training (FIIT30), group fitness classes, a nutrition program (Food Coaching), free breakfast and free toiletries.

Diana Williams, the founder and Managing Director of Fernwood is well acknowledged with numerous accolades for her success. Even to this day, Di's passion to ensure success and value of the concept is upheld utilising operational procedures and the franchise model.

Fernwood Fitness Franchise Is Stronger Than Ever

Fernwood awarded in 2021 Topfranchise Awards

“What a magnificent achievement to be recognised in the 2021 Topfranchise Awards, especially after 18 months of riding this pandemic rollercoaster up and down and around. Congratulations to all Fernwood Fitness staff and franchisees for continuously demonstrating the power of women (and a few fellas too) supporting women. My heart is bursting with pride for our community.”

- Diana Williams

Emerging stronger than ever after what can only be described as a chaotic 18 months within the bricks and mortar fitness industry, Australia’s leading female health, fitness and wellness franchise business Fernwood Women’s Health Clubs (Fernwood Fitness) was beyond thrilled to be awarded as a leading franchise business in the 2021 Topfranchise Awards.

Even after months (and months) of repeated closures and re-opens, the Fernwood Fitness community has rallied together to become stronger than ever, finding new and agile ways to retain business viability and growth during the ongoing global pandemic.

Fernwood Fitness walked away with awards in five of the six categories, including being listed as a top three franchise in the Topfranchise Passion category. Fernwood was also listed in the top 10 within the Marketing, Branding, Lifestyle and Expansion categories, as well as the Overall Top 10 Franchise category.

Current opportunities

Existing Clubs

Ascot Vale, VIC
Located approximately 7km of the Melbourne central business district. Newly built club.

North Lakes, QLD
Located in the heart of North Lakes, one of the fastest growing areas in Queensland. Fantastic opportunity for growth. This beautiful club is fully managed and staffed with a professional and passionate team. Opened in March 2017, the club and equipment are in excellent condition. This well managed club with give the new lucky owner the opportunity to work as little or as much as they like in the club, achieving a positive work/life balance.

Greenfield Sites

Adelaide, SA
Cheltenham, VIC
Hoppers Crossing, VIC
Newcastle, NSW
Perth, WA
Ryde, NSW
Sinnamon Park, Qld
Upper Coomera, Qld
Wagga Wagga, NSW
Wollongong, NSW

To register your interest for existing clubs, or to discuss a new territory opportunity, contact the Fernwood National Support Office via franchising@fernwoodfitness.com.au or click the 'Register Your Interest' button above.