(REVISIT) The Yard Gym Story: Dan Bova on building a Fitness Franchise powerhouse
From The Mentor with Mark Bouris by Mentored.com.au
January 19, 2026 · 50 min
About this episode
Mark Bouris interviews Dan Bova about his journey in building The Yard Gym franchise and its innovative business model.
We’re currently revamping The Mentor podcast with a new studio and a new structure to bring you even better conversations. In the meantime, check out my podcast with one of the top podcast voices of 2025, Dan Bova. Dan Bova, co-founder of The Yard Gym, leads a franchise network of over 50 locations in Australia, with ambitious plans to expand to 200 sites worldwide by 2025. In our conversation, we explored Dan’s journey and early life, his move into gym franchising, the founding of The Yard, and what sets it apart. We also delved into its innovative business model and curriculum, the intricacies of franchising, his strategies for growth, and his bold vision for the future of The Yard. You can subscribe to the Mentored newsletter here: https://mentored.com.au/newsletter-sign-up Join the Facebook Group. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram , LinkedIn & YouTube Claim $500 Bitcoin with OKX SMSF. SMSF trustees: Successfully sign-up your SMSF and get verified for an OKX SMSF trading account. Deposit $5 and receive $500 worth of Bitcoin. Eligibility requirements and T&Cs apply. Book a 1-1 call with the OKX SMSF team today for guidance…
People in this episode
Host: Mark Bouris
Guest: Dan Bova
Topics covered
- fitness franchise
- business model
- gym franchising
- growth strategies
- entrepreneurship
Keywords
- fitness
- franchise
- business growth
- entrepreneur
- The Yard Gym
Sponsors
OKX
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Yard Gym, Mentored.com.au
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