Built by Gym Owners, for Gym Owners
We understand the challenges of running an independent gym because we've lived them.
Our Story
PlatesAndBars was born out of frustration. As gym owners ourselves, we tried every software solution on the market—and none of them truly understood what independent gym owners need.
The big-name solutions were built for massive franchise chains with dedicated IT teams and unlimited budgets. The smaller tools were too basic, forcing us to cobble together spreadsheets, sticky notes, and multiple apps just to keep track of our members and leads.
So we built PlatesAndBars—the software we wished existed. A powerful, all-in-one platform that's simple enough to use on day one, yet robust enough to scale as your gym grows.
Today, PlatesAndBars powers over 500 gyms worldwide, helping owners like you spend less time on admin and more time doing what you love: helping people get fit.
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Our Mission
To empower independent gym owners with the tools they need to compete with big-box gyms—without the big-box budget or complexity.
Customer First
Every feature we build starts with a real problem from a real gym owner. Your feedback shapes our roadmap.
Simplicity
Powerful doesn't have to mean complicated. We obsess over making PlatesAndBars intuitive and easy to use.
Trust & Transparency
No hidden fees, no long contracts, no surprises. We earn your business every month.
Why Choose PlatesAndBars?
We Understand Your Business
Our team includes former gym owners and fitness professionals who know the industry inside and out.
Real Human Support
When you reach out, you talk to real people who care about your success—not chatbots or offshore call centers.
Constantly Improving
We ship new features and improvements every month based on customer feedback.
"We built PlatesAndBars because we couldn't find software that truly understood the unique challenges of running an independent gym. Every feature exists because a gym owner needed it."
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