OWN A FITNESS

BUSINESS.

Two fitness formats, one platform. Own a fully automated Gym Pod, or a NOVA Training hybrid gym with open gym and classes. Both run on The Gym Pod App and are backed by our team.

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WHY PARTNER WITH US

A FITNESS BUSINESS,
BUILT ON OUR PLATFORM.

Whichever model you choose, you’re joining an established brand with its own booking technology, member app and operating playbook, so you’re not starting from scratch.

Proven Brand

Launch under The Gym Pod name, with members already booking through our app.

Tech-Driven Operations

Our booking and automation systems handle bookings, payments and access.

A Format That Fits

Choose a compact automated Pod or a larger hybrid gym, depending on your space and goals.

Support Throughout

Guidance from setup through to marketing and customer service.

CHOOSE YOUR MODEL

TWO WAYS
TO OWN A GYM.

A Gym Pod
01 · Gym Pods
The Automated Pod
~20 sqmNo staff on site24/7

A compact, private gym that members book and unlock through the app. A plug-and-play business that runs itself around the clock.

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A NOVA Training gym
02 · NOVA Training
The Hybrid Gym
Open gym + classesHyrox-readyFlexible coaching

A semi-private hybrid fitness gym with open gym, coached classes and Hyrox training, built around a community of members.

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GYM POD FRANCHISE

TURN UNUSED SPACE,
INTO REVENUE.

A Gym Pod is a private, fully equipped gym that members book and unlock through The Gym Pod App. With no front desk and no staff on site, it runs on a 24/7, fully automated basis and can be deployed in a wide range of locations.

Plug & play Fully automated Minimal operations

GYM POD REQUIREMENTS

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

You don’t need to tick every box to apply. Tell us where you are and we’ll take it from there.
Offices Malls Industrial areas Parks Public areas
Capital
From S$50,000

Minimum S$50,000 in liquid capital, or access to investors or partners.

Experience
None Required

No previous business or fitness experience needed.

Bonus
Space
~20 sqm

You own, or have authorised permission to use, around 20 square metres of indoor or outdoor space.

NOVA TRAINING FRANCHISE

BRING HYBRID FITNESS
TO YOUR AREA.

NOVA Training is the home of hybrid fitness: a semi-private gym combining open gym access, coached classes and Hyrox-ready training. It’s built for members who want strength, conditioning and community under one roof.

Open gym Coached classes Hyrox training Booked in the App

CLASSES AND COACHING

CHOOSE HOW
HANDS-ON YOU ARE.

Classes and coaching are at the heart of NOVA. You decide how involved you want to be. We can run them for you, you can run them yourself with our support, or we can run them together with your input.

Option 1
We Run It

Our team handles class programming and coaching, so you can focus on the business.

Your involvement: Low
Option 2
We Run It, With Your Input

We manage classes and coaching, and you share feedback and ideas to shape them for your members.

Your involvement: Medium
Option 3
You Run It

You or your team run classes and coaching, backed by NOVA's brand, systems and support.

Your involvement: High

NOVA TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

TAILORED TO
YOUR SITE.

Every NOVA location is shaped around its space and community, so requirements vary from site to site. Our team will walk you through the details for your location.

Space
Room for Open Gym & Classes

A larger footprint than a Gym Pod, with space for a functional training floor and group classes.

Capital
Varies by Site

Investment depends on the size, location and fit-out of your gym.

Coaching
Flexible Model

Run by us, by you, or together. Choose what suits your experience and goals.

Talk to our team about NOVA

Tell us about your space and plans, and we'll share what a NOVA location could look like for you.

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SIDE BY SIDE

WHICH MODEL
SUITS YOU?

Feature Gym Pod NOVA Training
Format Private, fully automated Pod Semi-private hybrid gym with open gym and classes
Space Around 20 sqm, indoor or outdoor Larger space for a training floor and classes
Day-to-day operations Minimal, with no staff on site Classes and coaching, run by us, by you or together
Members book via The Gym Pod app The Gym Pod app
Capital From S$50,000 Varies by site. Talk to our team.
Best for Owners wanting a compact, hands-off business Owners wanting a community-led fitness brand with a bigger footprint

WHAT EVERY PARTNER GETS

YOU OWN IT.
WE POWER IT.

Gym Pod or NOVA Training, every partner is backed by the systems, technology and team behind The Gym Pod network.

  • 01
    Scalable Business Model

    A repeatable model designed to grow with you, from one location to many.

  • 02
    Booking & Automation System

    Custom-built technology that handles bookings, payments and access, with your location listed in The Gym Pod app.

  • 03
    Business Management Suite

    An integrated suite for managing your location and tracking your business.

  • 04
    Setup Support

    Guidance on infrastructure, equipment, systems and procedures.

  • 05
    Marketing & Customer Service

    Supported by our marketing and customer service teams.

HOW IT WORKS

FROM WAIT LIST TO LAUNCH.

01
Join the Wait List

Tell us which model interests you, plus your capital and the locations you have in mind.

02
We Review

Our team reviews your application and reaches out if there's a good fit.

03
Plan Your Site

Confirm your model, location and setup plan with our team.

04
Go Live

Your location opens on The Gym Pod app, ready for members to book.

NOVA TRAINING FRANCHISE

TERRITORIES ARE LIMITED.

Take your first step towards owning a Gym Pod or NOVA Training location. Join the wait list today, and our team will review your details and reach out if we see a good fit.

  • No obligation to join the wait list
  • Apply for Gym Pods, NOVA Training, or both
  • Our team reviews every application personally
  • Open to applicants in Singapore and overseas

COMMON QUESTIONS

FRANCHISE FAQ.

A Gym Pod suits owners who want a compact, fully automated business with minimal day-to-day involvement. NOVA Training suits owners with a larger space who want to build a community-led hybrid gym with classes. Not sure? Choose “Not sure yet” on the form and we’ll help you decide.
Not for a Gym Pod: no previous business or fitness experience is needed. For NOVA, you can choose to have our team run classes and coaching for you, so fitness experience isn’t essential either.
 
For a Gym Pod, a minimum of S$50,000 in liquid capital, or access to investors or partners. For NOVA Training, it depends on the size, location and fit-out of your site. Talk to our team for details.
A Gym Pod needs around 20 square metres of indoor or outdoor space. A NOVA Training gym needs a larger space with room for a training floor and classes. Our team will assess your site with you.
It’s flexible. We can run classes and coaching for you, run them with your input and feedback, or you can run them yourself with our support.
Yes. Select “Both” on the wait list form and our team will discuss the options with you.
Yes. Let us know your country when you join the wait list. Territories are limited, so our team will review availability in your area.

ONE APP.

EVERY

SESSION.

Book Gym Pods, join NOVA Training classes, manage your bookings and discover more fitness experiences – all in one place.

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