Fernwood exist to empower women to shine. The first Fernwood Women's Health Club was established in central Victoria in 1989 when founder Diana Williams recognised a need for women to have their own special space – a comfortable sanctuary where they can workout and enjoy regular exercise.

Experts in Women’s Health and Fitness

In the past 20 years, Fernwood has become synonymous with Australian women's health and fitness. You need no industry experience to be part of this exciting franchise business. We have a top team of support staff to ensure that you receive the very best training and support to help you become a business success story in your own right. Our national support team has passion, enthusiasm and commitment to ensure the ultimate success of our member’s health and fitness goals and the business goals of Fernwood franchisees.

Fernwood Business Achievements

Regularly winning awards and listed in business journals as one of the fastest growing and leading fitness franchise systems, Fernwood has grown to be largest health and fitness franchise organisation in Australia, with 77 clubs, over 80,000 members, more than 2,200 employees and an annual turnover of almost $100 million.

Some recent accolades include;

• 2008 - BRW Most Successful Private Business Award Winner
• 2008/07/05 - finalists in the Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) franchisor of the Year award
• 2005 - (FCA) nominates Fernwood as finalist for franchisor of the year
• 2005 - Diana Williams wins Telstra Australian Business Women of the Year
• 2005 - The four major Australian banks accredit Fernwood as a preferred franchise for lending
• 2004 - Fernwood listed in Business Review Weekly (BRW) ’Top Franchises’

Our Vision

Fernwood's vision is to be a world class brand with AUS$150m in turnover through profitable franchisees, while also building and maintaining the unique Fernwood culture by December 2011. Fernwood plans further expansion throughout Australia, with particular emphasis on Western Australia, South Australia and regional centres. International Development will see future expansion into South Africa, the Gulf Region, India and the UK.

Testimonials

"From our first enquiry about franchising with Fernwood we found it to be a professional organisation backed by a team that are very passionate about the brand. Fernwood provides a strong level of system and marketing support compared to other franchises we had investigated. The Franchisor support was invaluable to us when we first took over the Club and as a franchisee, it is imperative to us that the franchisor requires a high standard of operations from the network to maintain brand integrity. This is the key to enhancing the value of our investment in our own club. We are confident this is achieved in the Fernwood franchise system. Joining the Fernwood network has been an enjoyable and rewarding experience for us and we are confident it will continue to be so."
Jodie Reilly , Franchise Owner Fernwood Everton Park