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Inventory Funding for Gyms and Fitness Retail

Stock supplements, apparel, and gear before your busy season. A 5-minute application and funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

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Fitness Inventory Funding

Full shelves when members are ready to buy

Suppliers want payment up front. Inventory funding lets you order ahead, take volume pricing, and avoid selling out in the middle of the rush.

As fast as
24 hours

Amount to request

$85,000.00

Funding range$25K to $5M

*Sample amounts shown. Your actual offer depends on your business and is reviewed before approval.

Why fitness retailers work with us

Fast and simple

Apply in about five minutes with three months of statements. Funding in as little as 24 hours if qualified.

Flexible credit view

FICO 500+ considered. We focus on deposit history and current obligations.

Costs you can compare

The full repayment amount is in your offer before you accept. No surprise costs after you sign.

Know your schedule

Repayment is laid out in the offer up front, so you can plan it against sales.

Waiting on deposits to land?

Fast decisions. Applying takes about 5 minutes.

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How it works

Apply in minutes

A short application. A soft credit pull to start.

Fast decision

We review revenue, time in business and bank activity, not just a credit score.

Review your offer

You see the amount, the schedule and the full repayment amount before you sign.

Get funded

Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

Retail is a bigger part of fitness than it looks

Protein, pre-workout, shakers, branded apparel, resistance bands, grip gear. For many gyms and studios the front-desk shelf and smoothie bar add real revenue, and some fitness businesses are retail-first, selling equipment and supplements to the public. The catch is that suppliers want to be paid before the product sells, and the best pricing often comes with larger orders.

Inventory funding lets you buy ahead so the shelves are full when members want to buy.

When inventory funding makes sense

How fitness owners structure it

A one-time purchase usually pairs well with working capital for fitness. If you reorder regularly, a business line of credit lets you draw for each order. Retail-heavy shops with steady card sales may look at revenue-based financing, where repayment follows revenue.

For illustration: a new-year stock-up

For illustration: a boutique studio sells its own apparel line and a small supplement shelf. Last January it ran out of its best-selling hoodie in two weeks and could not reorder in time. This year the owner funds a larger order in November, gets better unit pricing from the supplier, and has inventory on hand for the whole rush. Sales from the stock help cover repayment on the schedule shown in the offer.

Be realistic about sell-through. Funding inventory that sits on a shelf ties up cash rather than freeing it.

Questions to ask before you order

  1. How fast did this product sell last season, and did you run out?
  2. Does the volume price from the supplier outweigh the cost shown in your offer?
  3. Do you have storage space, and does the product have an expiration date?
  4. Will the sales land in time to match the repayment schedule?

What we need

About three months of business bank statements and a 5-minute application. We start with a soft credit pull, consider FICO 500+, and do not require tax returns. Sole proprietors can apply. Funding ranges from $25,000 to $5,000,000, with funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses. Apply now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use inventory funding for supplements and apparel?

Yes. Working capital can cover retail stock like supplements, apparel, and accessories.

Do I need a supplier invoice?

Not to apply, but knowing your order size helps you request the right amount.

How does the funder decide the amount?

Mainly by your deposits and existing obligations, based on about three months of bank statements.

Is my retail revenue counted?

Yes. All business deposits, including retail and membership revenue, are part of the picture.

What will the funding cost?

Your offer shows the full repayment amount before you accept, so you can compare it with the margin on the goods.

Supplements $12,000.00
Branded apparel $18,500.00
Smoothie bar $9,000.00
Recovery gear $6,500.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

Smarter inventory habits make each order easier to fund.

  • Track sell-through by product each month
  • Order ahead of known peak seasons
  • Keep retail and dues deposits in one account
  • Cut slow-moving items before reordering

Inventory funding: us vs. a bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Application
About 5 minutes
Long forms
Speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Weeks
Documents
About 3 months of statements
Tax returns required
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Higher bar
Sole proprietors
Can apply
Often limited

Stock up before the rush

One secure application. A soft credit pull to start. No obligation to accept an offer.

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