Get answers to common questions about IgniteSpaces, our business model, insurance requirements, and how we're building a sustainable platform for fitness instructors.
Clear Requirements: All instructors would undergo automated background checks as part of registration and be required to carry umbrella insurance with our facility listed as an additional insured. We're working with insurance professionals to establish appropriate coverage requirements and streamlined processes.
We're exploring a pilot site in the Green Bay area—possibly De Pere, Ledgeview, Bellevue, Allouez, Hobart, or Howard. Additional Fox Valley locations could follow based on instructor demand and community interest.
Professional Cleaning Standards: Daily professional cleaning service, UV sanitization systems, and real-time cleanliness monitoring. Each instructor has cleaning responsibilities between sessions, and we're implementing hospital-grade protocols specifically designed for fitness environments. Member accountability system with immediate reporting.
Sustainable Economics: We're doing the math first—analyzing break-even scenarios across different utilization rates and rental fees. Initial analysis suggests $25-45/hour pricing with 60%+ utilization makes this viable. We're exploring hybrid revenue streams: memberships, retail, workshops, and corporate wellness contracts to ensure profitability.
Absolutely! You keep your students and build your brand. IgniteHub helps you manage bookings, but your student relationships remain yours.
Multi-Layer Vetting Process: All instructors undergo background checks, professional certification verification, insurance verification, reference checks from previous teaching experience, and trial sessions. We maintain ongoing quality standards through member feedback systems and professional development requirements. Safety and professionalism are non-negotiable.
We're gathering data on instructor specialties and client demand patterns. When you join our early community, we'll share insights about market potential for your specific type of instruction and help you understand the opportunities.
All spaces include professional security, monitoring, locker rooms, lighting, mirrors, climate control, and basic equipment.
No! IgniteSpaces would offer a comprehensive platform and community support to help you succeed.
We offer scalable solutions to support your growth, including larger spaces and additional resources to help your business thrive including potential opportunities to open your own franchise with your own brand in the name!
IgniteSpaces would be designed as a self-service, professionally monitored studio. That means no front desk or on-site staff, giving you full independence and lower monthly costs. Access would be controlled through IgniteHub integrations with secure entry systems, and all spaces would be monitored 24/7 for safety. This way, you get the freedom to run your classes or sessions on your own schedule—without paying for unnecessary overhead.