NEW YORK, June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Entrepreneurs looking to start a health fitness franchise might not expect to see the family atmosphere that prevails at the CKO Kickboxing booth #150 at International Franchise Expo this week.

That's because the fast-growing, nationwide cardio kickboxing franchise prides itself on creating a friendly atmosphere for its franchisees -- and are dedicated to helping them succeed with regular training sessions geared for specific business challenges.

In fact, most franchisees started out as club members.

"They liked the workout so much, they bought franchises," said Joe Andreula, Founder of CKO Kickboxing, one of America's fastest-growing franchises according to industry standard Entrepreneur Magazine, which included the kickboxing gym franchise in its Franchise 500 list of best franchises. They also rated CKO Kickboxing as the 48th top new franchise in 2011.

"People who invest in CKO are in for a surprise. They thought they were just investing in a business. They did not expect this to change every part of their lives," he said. "They get into great shape. It changes their lifestyle. Their relationships with their friends and family get better. They never expected that."

CKO Kickboxing is emerging as a leading fitness franchise opportunity.

"It becomes a purpose for their lives. It's not just a business. This is what they love. It's not like work. They love going to the gym. Every day becomes a great day," he said.

"We treat our franchisee owners like they are family, because they are," Andreula said. "They aren't numbers or faceless profit centers. That's why so many people, including military veterans, want to take advantage of our fitness franchise opportunity."

CKO Kickboxing was ranked in the top 10 percent of all franchises and named a 2012 Military Friendly Franchise by G.I. Jobs Magazine.

The health fitness franchise honors veterans by offering a 20 percent discount on initial franchise fees, so veterans can use their training and operational skills in a new career.

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CKO Kickboxing Seeks Family Oriented Franchisees at International Franchise Expo