Recess
The Operating System for Studios, Gyms & Martial Arts
Recess is a vertical SaaS platform designed for studios, gyms, and martial arts schools. It addresses the common problem of studio owners spending evenings on administrative tasks like answering leads, recovering failed payments, finding cover for cancelled classes, and following up with members who stop attending. The platform automates these processes, allowing owners to reclaim their time.
Its core capabilities include an agent that answers leads, books trials, and recovers failed payments automatically. When a coach cancels, the system finds cover by notifying eligible coaches. It also tracks member attendance and automatically engages those who are slipping. The platform offers a single inbox for all member communication, a branded member app for iOS and Android, and supports various sales models including drop-ins, memberships, seasons, camps, and belts. It integrates with ClassPass, Wellhub, Kisi, QuickBooks, Zoom, and Meta and Google advertising.
Recess is intended for studios of all sizes, from single locations to multi-site operators and franchise groups. It is free for studios to use, with a service fee of about 5% paid by the member at checkout. There are no monthly fees, tiers, or add-ons, and all features are available from the first day.
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