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It is a huge concern, not just for gym owners (although their livelihoods are affected by it which is far more important), but also for athletes and parents. Most areas can not handle multiple gyms from a talent pool location. Add another big name program to an area and you have diluted the talent pool at existing gyms and they all become less competitive. How many top quality Worlds teams reside within 25 miles of each other? I am all for free enterprise, but it can come at a cost to everyone involved.I hope people reading this thread (and others like them) can truly understand the full range of emotions behind this subject. I have talked with five coaches from different states saying if this happens in their area (regardless who the mega or larger branded gym was coming to town) they would have no choice but to close down. A couple more are trying to make deals out now so we will hear many more announcements before next season starts. Not hating on anyone expanding their brand or vision. I wish them success, even if they plop down in my market which we believe someone will do within the next couple of years. But when you see it from the other side, it is tough. Again, this is the new normal.
A good friend said it best this am. It is like being on Shark Tank: Cheer Version. You either let them circle you and take you out or you present your best offer to them and hope they let you live.