9Round Co-Founder and COO Heather Hudson Recognized in Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s 50 Women of Wonder 2021 Issue

Franchise Dictionary magazine recognizes Heather Hudson, COO and Co-Founder of 9Round Fitness, as one of the top 50 “Women of Wonder” (WOW) in 2021. This prestigious recognition highlights female franchising pioneers who have broken down barriers and paved the way for others to reach success.

"I’m honored to be among the 50 outstanding women receiving this nomination,” said Heather Hudson, co-founder and COO of 9Round. “It's been rewarding to watch how 9Round has impacted women's fitness journeys, with more than 70% of the franchise's membership now made up of females. I'm excited to continue to encourage physical and mental strength through fitness.”

As the co-founder and COO, Hudson is involved with the day-to-day operations of 9Round with a focus on development of scalable systems for 9Round owners. Hudson is a black belt in Shotokan Karate, an avid fitness enthusiast and a mother of two. 9Round has allowed her to follow her passion for helping women in their fitness and business journeys.

“With more and more women making an impact in the franchise industry, we’re in the midst of a Pink Tsunami!” says Alesia Visconti, Publisher & CEO, Franchise Dictionary magazine. “Women are the great disruptors in the franchising space, implementing innovative ideas and systems for their franchisees success. Our ‘50 Women of Wonder’ (WOW) are amazingly talented, strong, and dynamic female franchisors in the franchise industry. We thank them and are thrilled to celebrate their contributions!”

The full list of top 50 “Women of Wonder” can be found in the October issue of Franchise Dictionary magazine. Proceeds from this issue of Franchise Dictionary will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.