Anytime Fitness – Hondo, TX: Fitness Center Build-Out Case Study

Project Overview

When an Anytime Fitness franchise selected Hondo, Texas for a new location, the mandate was clear: deliver a modern, brand-compliant training facility capable of supporting a full spectrum of cardio and strength equipment — all within a constrained footprint.

D L Sanders Commercial, LLC was engaged to manage the project from early planning through final turnover, ensuring strict adherence to franchisor standards while protecting the owner’s opening timeline.

Client Objective

Ownership required a contractor capable of executing a technically demanding fitness build-out while maintaining schedule certainty and budget discipline.

Key project priorities included:

• Aligning construction with franchisor prototype requirements

• Supporting heavy equipment loads through structural planning

• Integrating high-capacity mechanical and electrical systems

• Maximizing usable training space

• Delivering the facility in time for pre-sale and membership onboarding

In franchise fitness, delays directly impact recurring revenue. Precision was essential.

Our Approach

D L Sanders Commercial, LLC provided structured leadership across every phase of the project, coordinating closely with the franchisor, landlord, design professionals, and specialty vendors.

Project scope included:

• Design review and permit coordination

• Interior demolition and structural modifications

• Installation of new HVAC and electrical infrastructure

• Construction of locker rooms, training studios, and reception areas

• Custom millwork and branded architectural elements

• Sequenced fixture and fitness equipment installation

• Final inspections and occupancy readiness

Through disciplined oversight and proactive communication, we maintained alignment among trades and stakeholders — preventing the slowdowns that often challenge franchise builds.

Timeline & Investment

• Construction Duration: 16 weeks

• Project Budget: Approximately $1.2 million

The facility was delivered on schedule and within budget, fully prepared for staff onboarding and member enrollment.

Project Highlights

• Executed fast-track permitting and inspections within a smaller municipal jurisdiction.

• Coordinated closely with fitness equipment suppliers and AV vendors to ensure proper sequencing and infrastructure readiness.

• Implemented custom millwork, finishes, and branding features to satisfy strict franchisor standards.

• Engineered the layout to support operational flow while maximizing training capacity.

Result

Anytime Fitness Hondo opened as planned and now serves the community with a bright, professionally constructed training environment designed for durability and long-term performance.

Ownership valued our consistent communication, budget discipline, and ability to manage the project end-to-end with minimal operational burden on their team.

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