SEE HOW GOLD’S GYM RICHLAND QUADRUPLED THEIR PROFIT BY SWITCHING FROM A COMPETITOR TO DRINKFIT
Sales More Than Doubled
Case Study
Gold Gym’s Richland, a proud member of the extensive network of 200+ branches comprising the renowned American chain of international co-ed fitness centers, sought to enhance its offerings for its members. They partnered with competitor, a company big on natural smoothies, and while natural is good, their financial results didn’t quite hit the mark.
In light of this, they decided to switch to a low-cost with better value option, and they found just that in DrinkFit.
Improved Sales From $2,094 to $4,961
Gold Gym’s Richland sales leaped from their 2022 monthly average sales of $2,094 to $4,961, average sales of June to August 2023. This growth represents a 237% boost in sales, leaving their manager amazed by the success of DrinkFit products.
After the change, their cost was lowered by 39% as the sales went up. Notably, August marked a significant milestone with the highest sales recorded at $5,646, despite traditionally being considered their slowest month. The boosted sales are just the starting point.
What contributed to the surge in sales?
Gym Members Buying More
Health-conscious members loved the new smoothies, driving significant sales—a great opportunity for business owners seeking to offer premium smoothies and increased profits.
Better Value
- We increased our regular size from 12 to 16oz while maintaining the price. We’ve also introduced the all-new 24oz.No one likes to wait.
- Our drinks only take ~1 minute to make compared to ~3 minutes on average before.
Better Macros, Low Sugar
- DrinkFit fruit smoothies are sweetened with natural Stevia.
- A reduction from ~41g (old brand) to 19g sugar (DrinkFit regular size).
- DrinkFit smoothies boast a perfect macro balance for replenishment.
Better Taste
- After conducting a blind taste test, the majority of their members preferred the taste of DrinkFit smoothies.
- The health benefits don’t matter if they don’t deliver on taste. They viewed that as a top priority in considering the change.
Strategic Promotions
- Another marketing strategy that significantly increased sales volume was the $3 Thursdays promotion, which drew more members.
- In just the first two months after implementing this strategy, 30 cups were sold each Thursday, resulting in a tally of 243 cups of DrinkFit smoothies sold, translating to $1,215 in revenue.
Lower Cost – Almost Half!
In contrast to their previous collaboration with a competitor, where their expenses reached a significant 62% of their total costs, Gold’s Gym Richland’s partnership with DrinkFit has proven highly cost-effective. With us, their cost expenditure stands at just 39%, a substantial reduction driven primarily by lower shipping costs on orders. This underscores the clear value for your money when choosing DrinkFit.
What Makes the Costs So Low?
- Highly Concentrated Juice… maximizing flavor while minimizing costs.
- Versatile Powder Base… smoothie powder that doubles as base and protein source, reducing expenses on multiple ingredients.
- Reduced Inventory… our streamlined system simplifies inventory, making tracking of stocks easy.
- Simplified System… no additional staff needed for operation.
- Supplies That Make Life Easier… we provide a precisely portioned pump that eliminates product wastage.
Almost Quadrupled Profit
Recognizing the need for improvement, Gold Gym’s Richland partnered with DrinkFit. The shift resulted in a transformative impact on the gym’s profit margin.
* These are the results for Gold’s Gym Richland only and other results may vary.
* Richland was offering a prior 12oz for $5.00. Not the suggested 20oz for $8.00 retail price.
* Richland is now offering a DrinkFit 16 and 24oz. The average is 20oz for $5.85 retail price.
* With a higher price, the prior profit % would have been higher (though sales likely impacted).
* DrinkFit profit is 63% at $5.85 average using the per-item method or accounting for inventory pre-loading in June.
Quantifying the Profit Leap
- After switching to DrinkFit, Gold’s Gym Richland’s profit soared to an impressive $3,026, compared to their $797 profit with their previous partner.
- This substantial increase signifies a remarkable 3.80 times growth in profit, a testament to the undeniable superiority of DrinkFit business model.
- Low cost by 39% because of simplified and effective system and low inventory.
- Higher sales by 237% because members buy more.
- More offerings of 16- and 24-oz cup sizes with lower operation costs.
Quantifying the Profit Leap
- Our partners can set their own smoothie prices, allowing them to tailor their profit margins according to their goals, using our DrinkFit Profit Per Drink spreadsheet as a guide.
- With DrinkFit, partners enjoy an impressive 63% profit margin on regular sales, a significant leap from the industry standard.
The Partnership You Need
To summarize,
- SALES increased because members were happier, so they buy more.
Natural ingredients are good, but what matters more are macros and taste. - The LOWER COSTS result from our simplified business model featuring concentrated real fruit juice, minimal ingredients, and low inventory, geared towards running efficiently as a profit center.
- The benefits of transitioning to DrinkFit are not empty claims; they are backed by real-world results..
While switching providers may initially seem daunting, the rewards of embracing DrinkFit’s values and offerings make the decision overwhelmingly beneficial.
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