Shannon Hudson

Hudson met her husband and business partner, Shannon, as a student at a karate school Shannon owned with his brother at the time.

9Round is a 30-minute, station-based fitness concept that blends elements of kickboxing and cardio in a fast-paced, trainer-led setting.

Stauffacher brings more than 20 years in the fitness industry and 13 years of experience with 9Round, including his most recent role as Vice President of Operations.

Heather Hudson is the COO of Striking Brands, which houses the popular fitness franchises 9Round Kickboxing Fitness and I Love Kickboxing.

According to the sides, members can continue to expect the heart-driven branding of iLoveKickboxing and its scheduled group class format, while 9Round will continue to serve its members with flexible, 24/7 access and ind

As aspiring fitness entrepreneurs continue to eye the numerous benefits of franchising systems, one South Carolina-based kickboxing franchise has improved the member experience franchisees can provide while also lowering their operational costs.

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9Round Franchising ranks 78th on Entrepreneur magazine's list of Top Franchises for Veterans, offering advantageous opportunities to military veterans.

9Round enhances its customer experience with in-studio features and membership options, including Daily Workout Screens and heart-pumping music.

9Round is launching a 30-day challenge to help people achieve their fitness goals and improve their overall well-being.

9Round Fitness announces its 2022-2023 Franchise Advisory Council members, highlighting the brand's commitment to franchisee support and growth.

9Round Fitness is ranked as a top low-cost franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine, designating the brand as a leader in the industry.

The 9Round kickboxing franchise, which was founded in 2008, says the new collaboration is in line with its health mission.

9Round has formalized a partnership with Trifecta, an organic meal delivery service, to offer members best-in-class nutritional meal planning and customized macro-balanced meals.

9Round honored top franchisees at its 2022 World Convention with awards for CEO, Net Promoter Score, and Trainer of the Year.

1851 Franchise lists the top franchise influencers of 2022, highlighting industry leaders and experts who have made significant contributions to the franchise world.

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9Round Franchising finalizes plans for continued development across Asia with two master franchise agreements in Indonesia and Vietnam.

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9Round Franchising has appointed Kelly Tope as the Sr. Director of Franchise Development, bringing over 25 years of franchising experience to the role.

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9Round has finalized a deal for future development in South Korea and renewed its agreement in the Middle East, with plans to open 160 locations in the region.

9Round ranked 60th on Entrepreneur magazine's 2021 list of Top Franchises for Veterans, offering veteran-friendly financing options and a low start-up cost.

9Round Franchising, LLC was ranked in the Franchise Times Top 400 2021, recognizing the brand's growth and momentum in the fitness industry.