Eastern Washington SS Gym

[Mwilson]

Hi Rip,

Have you thought about starting an SS gym in Eastern Washington? I know there's one in Vancouver, which is the "worst" side of the state, but what about the Tri Cities (Kennewick, Richland, Pasco, West Richland) area? We're red blooded Conservatives over here and need you guys! The population of Tri Cities proper is about 300k and growing. There's really nothing like SS in Eastern WA. All we have is Gold's, Planet Fitness and a bunch of 24 Hour Fitness gyms.

[Mark Rippetoe]

I don't think we'll be putting a franchise gym in Washington state because of the state government's regulation of franchises. But if a SS Coach wants to open a gym there, that would be fine with us.

[Mwilson]

I don't think we'll be putting a franchise gym in Washington state because of the state government's regulation of franchises. But if a SS Coach wants to open a gym there, that would be fine with us.

I hate this state. We'll just have to move to a city where there's one close by! Love SS Radio by the way. My favorite podcast by far. Thanks for the quick response.

[johnst_nhb]

I hate this state. We'll just have to move to a city where there's one close by! Love SS Radio by the way. My favorite podcast by far. Thanks for the quick response.

It used to be such a great state but it’s gone. We have the dubious distinction of electing the absolute dumbest governor in history though.

And I mean dumb as in imbecile.

[Stump]

Roy Cooper is your governor too ?

[Steven Kalin]

I don't think we'll be putting a franchise gym in Washington state because of the state government's regulation of franchises. But if a SS Coach wants to open a gym there, that would be fine with us.

Rip, I think I asked this a couple years ago, what about northern Idaho? CDA ?

[Mwilson]

It used to be such a great state but it’s gone. We have the dubious distinction of electing the absolute dumbest governor in history though.

And I mean dumb as in imbecile.

Yup, and not just once, but 3 times. There are pros and cons to term limits but he definitely needed them. However, if the idiots in this state keep voting for this shit, we get what we deserve. Term limits wouldn’t help when they just elect the next dumbshit. Hello Bob Ferguson i.e Inslee on steroids.

[johnst_nhb]

Yup, and not just once, but 3 times. There are pros and cons to term limits but he definitely needed them. However, if the idiots in this state keep voting for this shit, we get what we deserve. Term limits wouldn’t help when they just elect the next dumbshit. Hello Bob Ferguson i.e Inslee on steroids.

Yep. It will be Ferguson. God help us.

But I am planning my move back to NC, possibly as soon as this spring. I’ve had enough.

[Mark Rippetoe]

Rip, I think I asked this a couple years ago, what about northern Idaho? CDA ?

Is there a bigger market in Northern Idaho? I don't see one on my map.

[Ray Gillenwater]

Rip, I think I asked this a couple years ago, what about northern Idaho? CDA ?

Funny you mention this, I spoke to an entrepreneur friend of mine last night that wants to be the SS CDA owner. He's selling his company at the moment and if that goes through, we'll consider it.

I told him it's a risk because the market is small and he replied with, "I love a challenge." The guy single-handedly built an $8M restoration business in Boise, so I'd be tempted to bet on him.

Interestingly enough, we've had several people inquire about wanting a gym up there.