CBRE to lead leasing for boutique fitness franchise's US expansion

Jessica Perry//February 9, 2022

Starting Strength Gyms has 14 locations open, another 13 in the pipeline and plans to expand into another 20 markets through 2022.

And on Feb. 9, CBRE announced it was named exclusive leasing agent for the Eagle, Idaho-based fitness franchise, to create and execute its expansion program throughout the U.S.

Based in New Jersey, CBRE’s Joseph AmecAngelo, along with Daniel Duque of the firm’s Atlanta office, will oversee the targeted leasing campaign.

CBRE was named exclusive leasing agent for Starting Strength Gym's U.S. franchise expansion. — Starting Strength Gyms will expand in the U.S. with CBRE as exclusive leasing agent. –

According to a statement from AmecAngelo, the firm will work to expand the franchise into 100 locations over the next five years.

“Our global platform and extensive knowledge of each market around the country will allow us to help our client reach their goals in creating a recognizable national brand,” he said.

Duque said the team is exploring retail spaces between 1,100 square feet and 2,100 square feet in urban markets with high visibility.

According to CBRE, Starting Strength Gyms is the only strength training fitness franchise in the U.S., and its joint venture partner, Starting Strength, is the No. 1 strength training brand in the world.