What Spartans Boxing Club does

Spartans Boxing Club is a Singapore-headquartered boxing gym franchise founded in 2015, operating 19 locations across five countries (Singapore, the United Arab Emirates/Dubai, Australia, Cambodia and the Philippines) with a publicly stated target of 50 gyms by 2025/2026. The company is incorporated as SBC Pte. Ltd. and is led by CEO Russell Harrison following a 2023 leadership transition from Nazar Musa. Core operations center on inclusive, community-focused boxing training for adults, youth (ages 4–21), and white-collar professionals, delivered through structured class formats (Spartans Fundamentals, Fit, Strength and Conditioning, Impact, Kids, Technique, Sparring, and Partner Padwork). Its business model is asset-light franchising: franchisees pay an initial $175,000–$200,000 investment (including a $4.5k pre-launch marketing package) per location and pay ongoing fees, while Spartans captures upfront franchise revenue, ongoing royalties/marketing fees, and runs adjacent monetization streams through wholly-owned sub-brands. The technology stack is operationally lean — the Glofox gym-management SaaS handles bookings, memberships and payments, paired with the proprietary Spartans Boxing mobile app on iOS and Android that enables a global roaming membership across locations; Spartans also operates an online franchise management dashboard for franchisee performance monitoring. Ecosystem extensions — Spartans Boxing Academy (coach certification), SBC Athlete Management (talent), Spartans White Collar (10–12 week corporate programs culminating in Fight Night galas), Spartans Mind (mental wellness) and Spartans Community TV (12-episode reality-style content) — diversify revenue beyond core gym subscriptions and underpin the franchise's brand-led, community-first positioning ('Boxing for Everyone', 'Boxing Without Bruises', F.I.G.H.T. service code). Distribution is primarily through franchise sales (franchise inquiry form, prospectus, dedicated franchisee testimonials), with corporate marketing across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, earned media, and fitness-industry podcast appearances; customers are overwhelmingly retail consumers and SMB franchisees across five regional markets.

Name

Spartans Boxing Club

Legal name

SBC Pte. Ltd.

Website

https://spartansboxing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Spartans Boxing Club is a Singapore-based boxing gym franchise operating 19 locations across five countries, offering inclusive boxing classes, white-collar programs, coach certification and franchise opportunities to retail members and entrepreneurs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boxing Gym Franchise Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Combat Sports Gyms (Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai) (HSADADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Combat Sports Gyms & Dojos (MMA, Boxing, Wrestling, Martial Arts) (MPAKAJAG), Professional Boxing Promotions (MPAKAHAA), Combat Sports Event Series & Tournament Operators (Grand Prix, leagues) (MPAKAHAI), Boxing & Kickboxing Fitness Classes (HSADABAF)

Keywords

• Boxing gym franchise
• Group fitness classes
• Martial arts training
• Franchise business model
• Community fitness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Gym Membership Fees: Monthly membership fees from individual gym members. Memberships include no lock-ins and flexible payment options. Foundation memberships available for newly launched gyms.
2. Franchise Fees: Initial franchise investment ranging from $175,000 to $200,000. Franchisees receive a $4.5k pre-launch marketing package. Comprehensive support including training, brand recognition, technology, and ongoing marketing assistance.
3. Fighting/Competition Programs: Revenue from white collar boxing events, amateur and professional boxing programs, and Spartans Boxing Academy coaching certification courses.
4. Credit Packs and Personal Training: Flexible credit packs and personal training packages available for members. Credit packs cannot be shared with friends or family members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Spartans Boxing Club operates a network of community-focused boxing gyms delivering inclusive, in-person boxing and fitness training (Spartans Fundamentals, Fit, Strength & Conditioning, Impact, Kids, Technique, Sparring, Partner Padwork) for consumers of all ages and skill levels. Its core commercial offering is the Spartans Boxing Club franchise, sold to entrepreneurs ($175k–$200k investment), which deploys the brand, operating systems, coach certification (Spartans Boxing Academy) and marketing support globally across 19 gym locations in 5 countries.

Product overview

Spartans Boxing Club is a multi-location boxing gym franchise operating a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering is the Spartans Boxing Club gym network providing inclusive boxing training for all ages and skill levels. This core platform is enhanced by specialized products including Spartans White Collar Boxing (corporate amateur boxing program), Spartans Boxing Academy (coach certification), Spartans Mind (mental wellness), and Spartans Community TV (media content). Members access services through the Spartans Boxing App, while the franchise system enables global expansion through SBC Athlete Management for boxer development. The ecosystem also includes online/virtual boxing classes for remote access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Spartans Boxing Academy: Specializes in accrediting the best boxing coaches in Singapore and the surrounding region.
• SBC Athlete Management
• Spartans Community TV (SCTV)
• Spartans Mind
• Spartans White Collar

Products and services

• Spartans Boxing Club Gym Membership (Core) The foundational Spartans Boxing Club offering: inclusive, community-focused in-person boxing and fitness training (Spartans Fundamentals, Fit, Strength & Conditioning, Impact, Kids, Technique, Sparring, Partner Padwork) available via monthly membership at 19 gym locations across 5 countries, with no-lock-in flexible payments, free trial classes, and a global roaming membership option. Targets individuals of all ages, genders and skill levels.
• Spartans White Collar Boxing A 10–12 week structured amateur boxing training program culminating in a black-tie Fight Night gala event, combining boxing training with corporate networking and charitable fundraising. Designed for corporate professionals aged 21+ with zero combat background.
• Spartans Boxing Academy (Coach Certification) Coaching certification program accrediting boxing coaches in Singapore and the surrounding region, ensuring quality instruction standards across the Spartans franchise network. Accessible to franchisees seeking consistent coaching quality.
• Spartans Boxing Club Franchise Turnkey franchise business opportunity for entrepreneurs: initial investment $175,000–$200,000 inclusive of a $4.5k pre-launch marketing package, with brand recognition, training, ongoing operational support, technology integration, marketing assistance and access to an online franchise management system. Targets aspiring gym/fitness entrepreneurs seeking a proven business model.
• Spartans Community TV (SCTV) A 12-episode-per-season community-focused program and reality TV show produced for and about Spartans gym members, designed to engage, entertain and educate the Spartans community. Distributed via YouTube.
• Spartans Mind Mental wellness and mindset training program integrated into the Spartans ecosystem, focusing on holistic health and the mind-body connection for members.
• Spartans Boxing App Mobile application for iOS and Android enabling Spartans members to manage bookings, schedules and payments, and to access global roaming membership across all Spartans club locations.
• SBC Athlete Management Talent development and management service focused on the development and management of amateur and professional boxers within the Spartans network, supporting their competitive careers.
• Spartans Classes (Class Programs) Diverse structured class programs (Spartans Fundamentals, Spartans Fit, Spartans Strength and Conditioning, Spartans Impact, Spartans Kids, Technique, Sparring, Partner Padwork) designed for various fitness levels from beginners to competitive boxers, delivered at Spartans gym locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 19 gyms operating globally across 5 countries
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GlofoxcoreTechnology or IntegrationGlofox is the gym management platform powering Spartans Boxing Club's membership operations, including the Arjan Foundation Memberships. The platform enables class booking, membership management, and payment processing across gym locations.
• PICOTINminorOthersPartner brand featured in Spartans Boxing Club's partner ecosystem.
• Strength AvenueminorOthersPartner brand in the Spartans Boxing Club ecosystem.
• BoxrawminorOthersPartner brand in the Spartans Boxing Club ecosystem.
• ImpartminorOthersPartner brand in the Spartans Boxing Club ecosystem.
• NEUGENminorOthersPartner brand in the Spartans Boxing Club ecosystem.
• PODIUMminorOthersPartner brand in the Spartans Boxing Club ecosystem.
• EVEXIA COLLECTIVEminorOthersPartner brand in the Spartans Boxing Club ecosystem.
• Impossible Psychological ServicesminorOthersPartner brand in the Spartans Boxing Club ecosystem.
• Mind CultureminorOthersPartner brand in the Spartans Boxing Club ecosystem.
• Thrive PsychologyminorOthersPartner brand in the Spartans Boxing Club ecosystem.
• BXHRminorOthersPartner brand in the Spartans Boxing Club ecosystem.
• IPP Financial AdvisorminorOthersPartner brand in the Spartans Boxing Club ecosystem.
• Spartans Boxing AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecializes in accrediting the best boxing coaches in Singapore and the surrounding region. Provides coaching certification courses that franchisees can access to ensure quality instruction.
• SBC Athlete ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFocuses on the development and management of amateur and professional boxers. Part of the growing family of Spartans brands adding value to gyms and boxing communities.
• Spartans Community TV (SCTV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA 12-episode per season community-focused program and reality TV show that keeps gym members engaged, entertained, and educated. Content available on YouTube.
• The Brain & Performance CentreminorOthersFeatured partner in Spartans 'As Seen In' media coverage section.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• F45 Training: F45 is a globally franchised group fitness brand with thousands of studios across multiple continents. Like Spartans it sells franchise territories, pursues international expansion, and competes for fitness-franchisee capital worldwide.
• 9Round Fitness: 9Round is a global kickboxing-themed fitness franchise with hundreds of locations worldwide. Like Spartans, it sells franchise territories, offers kickboxing/boxing group classes, and targets a mass-market fitness audience.
• Title Boxing Club: Title Boxing Club is one of the largest boxing-only fitness franchises globally with ~200+ US locations. Spartans competes for franchisees and members against Title's similar boxing-focused group fitness franchise model.
• Rumble Boxing: Rumble is a premium boutique boxing fitness studio chain with locations primarily in the US. It competes with Spartans for white-collar boxing and premium boxing-fitness consumers, especially in cosmopolitan markets.
• Barry's Bootcamp: Barry's is a premium boutique fitness franchise with global locations and a strong consumer brand. It is comparable to Spartans in its premium positioning, franchise/multi-location model, and appeal to white-collar professionals.
• UFC Gym: UFC Gym is a combat-sports fitness franchise linked to the UFC brand, operating across multiple countries. It is a direct competitor for both franchisees and combat-sports-fitness consumers that Spartans targets.

Emerging players

• KOBOX: KOBOX is a boutique boxing fitness studio brand operating in select markets. It overlaps with Spartans' boxing-studio format and member demographic but has a smaller, more concentrated footprint.
• Fight Club Boxing (FCB): FCB is a boutique boxing fitness franchise operating in select markets. It targets a similar boxing-fitness consumer demographic to Spartans and competes for franchisees in select regions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/SpartansBoxingClub
• Facebookfacebook.com/spartansboxingclub
• Instagraminstagram.com/boxingspartans
• Xx.com/boxingspartans

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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