In a move set to transform how fitness businesses manage their financial operations, Cliq, Inc. and Gymdesk have announced a strategic partnership that brings together cutting-edge payment technology and specialized gym management software. This collaboration will deliver seamless payment processing solutions to Gymdesk's network of over thousands of gyms and studios across 34 countries.
Founded in 2016, Gymdesk serves fitness gyms, martial arts schools, yoga studios, and other membership-based businesses with an all-in-one platform for class scheduling, billing, memberships, and engagement. With Cliq's advanced payment solutions now integrated into their ecosystem, gym owners can focus more on growing their communities and membership base, and less on administrative tasks.
This partnership is a significant milestone to empower gym owners with seamless, efficient, and modern business management tools through Cliq’s trusted payment processing solutions. The integration brings together:
- Complete Payment Ecosystem: Cliq's full-spectrum payment processing capabilities are now available through Gymdesk's platform, offering comprehensive solutions for any fitness business model.
- Customizable Merchant Applications: Clients can leverage Cliq's customizable branded application system to quickly onboard new gym clients with real-time application tracking.
- Embedded Payment Technology: The partnership delivers truly integrated payments, allowing for seamless invoicing, subscription management, and automated billing.
- Hardware Solutions: Partners can now offer POS and terminal hardware options specifically configured for fitness environments.
The Cliq-Gymdesk integration addresses specific pain points common in fitness business operations:
- Split Settlement Functionality: Revenue from various services—personal training, group classes, memberships—can be automatically divided and distributed to trainers, gym owners, and affiliates, eliminating complex manual processes.
- Enhanced Transparency: Gymdesk chose Cliq specifically for its commitment to pricing transparency and personalized support.
- Business Growth Tools: Beyond basic payment processing, the partnership offers financial services including business loans and merchant cash advances to support expansion.
“This collaboration marks the beginning of a thrilling new chapter for Gymdesk, and we couldn’t be more excited about the possibilities ahead,” Alex Cuevas, CEO of Gymdesk.
“We’re very excited to offer Gymdesk clients a “best of breed” concierge level, efficient, and secure payment processing experience as we continue to grow together,” Andy Phillips, CEO of Cliq, Inc.
Cliq's commitment to collaborative problem-solving and custom solutions pairs naturally with Gymdesk's mission to eliminate administrative headaches for gym owners. The partnership leverages Cliq's innovative fintech solutions and Gymdesk's industry-specific expertise to create workflows that truly make a difference for fitness businesses and continue innovation.
About Cliq
Cliq is an innovator in financial technologies, dedicated to making it easier for businesses to transact with their customers, clients and employees. With a wide range of payment processing, reporting, dispute management and enterprise solutions, we collaborate closely with Resellers, Consultants, Independent Software Vendors and Clients to turn problems into opportunities. For more information visit cliq.com.
About Gymdesk
Gymdesk is a modern gym management platform trusted by thousands of fitness businesses worldwide. Designed for ease of use, automation, and flexibility, Gymdesk helps studio owners simplify their operations so they can spend more time growing their memberships and less time on administrative tasks. Learn more at www.gymdesk.com.
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