9Round Owner Proves Mothers Can Do It All
Empowering others to grow stronger physically and mentally is the core mission of everything we do at 9Round—for Women’s Small Business Month, we’re especially proud to recognize the strong women who are the driving force behind this mission.
9Round is a Champion for Women in Business
Each of our locations are locally and owned and operated by everyday people in your community, and we proud to say that nearly 50 percent of our franchise owners are women.
We know the importance of creating space where women are leaders, role models, and changemakers. Their leadership doesn’t just shape the success of their gyms—it inspires members to push harder, believe in themselves, and discover strength they didn’t know they had.
From building supportive communities to breaking barriers in business ownership, these women prove that empowerment starts with showing up and continues with lifting others along the way.
9Round Owner Proves Mothers Can Do It All
Allie Granchelli is the proud owner of 9Round East Amherst, NY, a beloved studio that first opened its doors in 2014. In 2017, she seized the opportunity to take over ownership, bringing her own passion and energy to the community.
Allie credits the original owners for their infectious enthusiasm and positive approach to running the business—an inspiration that made stepping into the role an easy decision. For her, taking over the studio wasn’t just about owning a gym; it was about embracing something she truly loved and sharing that joy with her members every day.
Today, Allie is a proud mother to four children under the age of five. Balancing motherhood and business ownership has been one of the toughest challenges she’s faced—trying to ensure she’s present for both her loved ones and her 9Round family.
Running a business as a solo female entrepreneur is not easy—but Allie says she does her best to figure out what’s most important to guide her toward success. And her hard work is paying off, as she has climbed her way to 9Round’s top five performing studios month after month for all of 2025 so far.
Throughout her journey, Allie says she’s most proud of how she helps change people’s mentalities about fitness and how she leads by example through her own lifestyle. She’s also eternally grateful for everyone who has embraced her throughout this journey—through business ownership, motherhood, and more.
For women who are considering opening their own business, she has one piece of advice: “See yourself where you want to be and put everything you have into it.”
Her philosophy is that attitude reflects leadership, and that showing confidence, resilience, and positivity not only inspires your team but also sets the tone for the entire community around you.
Allie shows us that how you show up every day shapes the culture of your business—and the stronger your mindset, the stronger everyone around you becomes.
9Round’s Fitness Franchise Opportunity for Women
We believe in the transformative power of fitness—especially for women who want to feel stronger, both inside and out. By opening your own 9Round studio in your community, you can join our mission of empowering others through kickboxing fitness. Not only will you lead your gym, but you’ll also have the opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting impact on the lives of the people around you.
If you’re curious to learn more about fitness franchising through 9Round, we’d love to get to know you and share more about becoming a studio owner today. You can share your information with us and someone will reach out to help you take the next step in your ownership journey.
