About Barbara Chancey Design Group
Fitness design firm offering expertise in boutique studio startups, remodels, commercial, and residential projects.
Barbara Chancey Design Group is a full service fitness design firm offering expertise in boutique studio startups, remodels, commercial, and residential projects.
With over 200 successful clients across the globe, we create extraordinary fitness studios in any scale or location. Our approach to design takes inspiration from real people – instructors, front desk greeters, cleaning crews, management, and most importantly – the people who spend their time and money with you.
Our clients are ambitious entrepreneurs who want to work with the best so they can be the best. They crave originality, attention to detail, communication, and results. They want a full-service firm to create a successful lifestyle brand—not just another place to work out.
Imagine a single source of responsibility and a team of professionals working in harmony to bring your project to life. We guide every milestone of your journey – from financial plans and branding to architecture, operations, procurement, and training. With over a decade of experience, this cohesive approach eliminates costly mistakes and delays.
Based in Dallas, Texas, we offer expertise in fitness startups, remodels, commercial, and residential projects. From hourly consulting to turnkey projects, a variety of services are available for discriminating fitness owners.
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