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Newly Established Gym Investment Opportunity in Incheon, South Korea

Well-established Korean-style fitness gym seeking investment to expand operations in Malaysia.
This Business is on a Premium Plan
Established 0-1 year(s)
Employees < 2
Legal Entity Sole Proprietorship/Sole Trader
Reported Sales Nil
Run Rate Sales Nil
EBITDA Margin Nil
Industries Gyms
Locations  Kuala Lumpur + 1 more
Local Time 1:49 AM Asia / Seoul
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Status Active
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USD 158 thousand for 40.0% stake (Native Currency: KRW 220,000,000)
Reason: We are seeking investment to launch our branch in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with a focus on leveraging... View More
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Business Overview
- The gym is a women-owned premium fitness center established five years ago, leveraging the expertise of its IFBB athlete-turned-founder to ensure top-notch quality and service.
- Operating from Incheon, the business is now ready to expand into Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, seeking funding to establish a new branch.
- Known for its Korean-style premium personal training (PT) and gym combo packages, the fitness center delivers a comprehensive health management program tailored especially for women and professionals aged 20s to 40s.
- The current branch in Korea successfully serves 1,300 active members, generating an impressive annual revenue ranging from KRW 1.2 to 1.5 billion, showcasing its strong market presence and customer loyalty.
- It operates on a multi-revenue model that includes personal training, gym memberships, and a fitness academy, demonstrating a diversified revenue stream essential for financial stability.
- B2B partnerships with hotels and hospitals, as well as experience in public institution lectures enhance the brand’s credibility and expand its reach within the health and wellness industry.
- The gym’s success and reputation are reinforced by various awards and certifications, positioning it as a trusted and recognized name in the premium fitness sector.
- With a Business Registration Certificate in hand, the business is well-prepared for international.
Products & Services Overview
At our current branch, the best-selling service is the Korean-style premium PT + gym combo package. This comprehensive health management program is especially popular among women and professionals in their 20s to 40s, offering a blend of personalized training and independent workouts.
Assets Overview
Tangible assets:
- Fully equipped premium fitness centre occupying ~300 pyeong (approx. 990 m²) in a high-rise commercial tower in Incheon.
- Advanced gym equipment including strength machines, cardio units, free weights, and functional training zones.
- Operational infrastructure: Front desk system, POS, CCTVs, air conditioning, air purifiers, emergency call buttons, and modern shower/locker facilities.
These assets are worth KRW 500 million.
Since we are offering a stake in the new non-operational branch in Malaysia, these assets are not included in this transaction.
Intangible assets:
- Established brand with strong local recognition and customer loyalty.
- Large customer base: Over 1,300 active members and 7,000 expired members with stored usage data and behavioral insights.
- Standardized training systems: In-house trainer certification, customer service manuals, and regular safety/service training.
- Exclusive fitness content: Proprietary programs such as “Glute Amnesia Recovery” developed by the founder, an IFBB bodybuilding expert.
- Institutional partnerships: Collaboration with hospitals and hotels (e. g. , SKY Korean Medicine Hospital, Grand Hyatt Incheon).
- Certified women-owned business with strong credibility in public sector training and corporate wellness partnerships.
Facilities Overview
- The current facility is a large-scale fitness center located on the 15th (top) floor of a tower in Incheon, South Korea. The space spans approximately 917 sq. m (about 277 pyeong). The lease terms include a KRW 200 million security deposit and a KRW 18 million monthly rent.
* The center is fully equipped with dedicated zones, including:
- Main gym.
- Personal training (PT) zone.
- Posing zone.
- Ladies’ zone.
- Shower rooms and locker rooms.
- We will launch our new branch operations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from a rented facility.
Capitalization Overview
- The business has been independently funded through the founder’s capital and reinvested operating profits.
- It maintains a debt-free structure, with no external investments or bank loans.
- The business is 100% solely owned by the founder, who holds full equity.
※ For the planned expansion into Malaysia, the company is open to securing capital through bank financing or strategic investment if needed.
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