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Standard Operating Procedures

10 items

Step-by-step playbooks every operator running a CrossFit & Functional Fitness Boxes should drop into the business this week.

10 total

Standard Operating Procedure

SOP-01: New Member Foundations Onboarding

This SOP ensures every new member receives a consistent, high-quality onboarding experience through the Foundations Course that maximizes retention, safety, and community integration.

1,482 words~7 min read

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SOP-02: Daily Class Preparation

Ensure every coach arrives prepared, energized, and ready to deliver an exceptional member experience.

1,055 words~5 min read

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SOP-03: Drop-In Conversion

Convert visiting CrossFitters from one-time drop-ins to recurring members, recurring drop-ins, or referral sources through a systematic welcome and follow-up experience.

951 words~5 min read

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SOP-04: Nutrition Coaching Sales

Systematically upsell nutrition coaching to members through natural conversation, timing, and value demonstration.

1,165 words~6 min read

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SOP-05: Competition Promotion

Plan, promote, and execute in-house competitions that build community, generate revenue, and attract new members.

1,100 words~5 min read

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SOP-06: Coach Development and Retention

Train, develop, and retain high-quality coaches through structured onboarding, continuing education, performance feedback, and career pathways.

899 words~5 min read

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SOP-07: Social Media Content

Create consistent, engaging social media content that attracts prospects, retains members, and builds community identity.

711 words~4 min read

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SOP-08: Member Check-Ins

Conduct quarterly goal reviews and retention conversations that deepen coach-member relationships, identify at-risk members, and create upsell opportunities.

907 words~5 min read

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SOP-09: Referral System

Create a systematic referral engine that generates 30-40% of new members through member advocacy.

927 words~5 min read

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SOP-10: Churn Win-Back

Systematically re-engage former members who have canceled, with the goal of recovering 15-25% of churned members.

1,429 words~7 min read