9Round Owner Builds Inclusive Fitness Community
Empowering others to grow stronger physically and mentally is the core mission of everything we do at 9Round—for Women’s Small Business Month, we’re especially proud to recognize the strong women who are the driving force behind this mission.
9Round is a Champion for Women in Business
Each of our locations are locally and owned and operated by everyday people in your community, and we proud to say that nearly 50 percent of our franchise owners are women.
We know the importance of creating space where women are leaders, role models, and changemakers. Their leadership doesn’t just shape the success of their gyms—it inspires members to push harder, believe in themselves, and discover strength they didn’t know they had.
From building supportive communities to breaking barriers in business ownership, these women prove that empowerment starts with showing up and continues with lifting others along the way.
9Round Owner Builds Inclusive Fitness Community
What began as a way for Louisa Furse to lose weight and manage stress became a life-changing journey—one that reshaped her career, her confidence, and ultimately led her to become the franchise owner of 9Roud Northbrook, IL.
Furse has been kicking it with 9Round since 2013. After falling in love with our signature 30-minute kickboxing workouts as a member, she decided to become a trainer at her local studio in 2017 to help others discover their own strength. It was clear she had potential, so the owner at the time promoted her to gym manager after just one year.
Fast forward to 2022, Furse seized the opportunity to take ownership of the studio she loved and has worked every day to create a joyful and inclusive fitness community. Her members say she’s transformed the gym into a beacon of empowerment—a judgement-free zone where everyone is welcome.
One of her members writes, “This is the type of gym everyone should be fortunate to have in their community. Louisa is a gym owner who understands the importance of positivity, mental wellness, confidence, and inclusivity.”
She uses a hands-on approach to provide the best experience for all her members, offering vocational opportunities for people with disabilities and actively engaging in her local community by partnering with local schools for offsite training programs that bring fitness and confidence-building to young children and adults.
The most rewarding part of owning a 9Round studio for Furse is getting to watch her members achieve things they never thought possible. She’s happy to be a gym where anyone, no matter their circumstances, can come get a great workout and discover a new level of confidence.
She is grateful for her family and friends who have supported her journey, and for the love and support she receives every day from her trainers and her studio members.
Furse’s advice for those following her path: invest in something you’re passionate about—because if you don’t love it, the hard days will only feel harder.
9Round’s Fitness Franchise Opportunity for Women
We believe in the transformative power of fitness—especially for women who want to feel stronger both inside and out. By opening your own 9Round studio in your community, you can join our mission of empowering others through kickboxing fitness. Not only will you lead your gym, but you’ll also make a meaningful, lasting impact on the lives of the people around you.
If you’re curious to learn more about fitness franchising through 9Round, we’d love to get to know you and share more about becoming a studio owner today. You can share your information with us and someone will reach out to help you take the next step in your ownership journey.
