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title: "KickHouse Launches Modern Kickboxing Concept Grows to 35 Studios during the COVID-19 Pandemic"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/a8c973ec-41d9-4b32-b6c0-37813df3f47f
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20201211_kickhouse_launches_modern_kickboxing_concept_grows_to_35_studios_during_the.html
category: "Boutique fitness"
industry: "Fitness"
segment: "Boutique fitness"
published: 2020-12-11T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:32:06.372Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1540497077202-7c8a3999166f?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# KickHouse Launches Modern Kickboxing Concept Grows to 35 Studios during the COVID-19 Pandemic

**TL;DR:** KickHouse, a modern kickboxing concept, has grown to 35 studios across the US during the COVID-19 pandemic and is expanding under a franchise model. The company is led by CEO Jessica Yarmey, who previously worked with Club Pilates, Youfit Health Clubs, and Gold's Gym.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2020-12-11. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20201211_kickhouse_launches_modern_kickboxing_concept_grows_to_35_studios_during_the.html).*

## Story

Led by CEO Jessica Yarmey, formerly of Club Pilates, Youfit Health Clubs and Gold’s Gym, KickHouse is expanding under a franchise model with support provided across all aspects of the business, including operations, sales, marketing and programming.

“When we spoke to potential owners, we saw the immediate need for a more supportive environment,” said Jessica Yarmey, CEO of KickHouse. “KickHouse functions as a collaborative unit so partners are supported during this trying time and can successfully navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.”

KickHouse workouts are rooted in kickboxing with additional fitness flare in each class. With a range of levels and classes available online, fitness-goers leave feeling empowered, confident and ready to take on the world. The first class is free and available for sign up online.

“KickHouse provides the workouts that our community members are looking for, and more importantly, as an entrepreneur, the company provides us with the tools and support to remain successful during what many have seen as a crippling season,” said Naveen Reddy Bondalapati, franchisee in Creve Coeur, MO.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Fitness (sector)
- franchise model (topic)
- Club Pilates (company)
- covid-19 pandemic (topic)
- studio expansion (topic)
- Gold's Gym (company)
- fitness concept (topic)
- KickHouse (company)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20201211_kickhouse_launches_modern_kickboxing_concept_grows_to_35_studios_during_the.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/a8c973ec-41d9-4b32-b6c0-37813df3f47f).