Gym Membership Demo
Pattern 4: Recurring Subscriptions (Automatic Billing)
💡 What is Pattern 4: Recurring Subscriptions?
Recurring subscriptions automatically charge customers on a regular schedule (monthly, yearly, etc.) for ongoing access to services or products. Once set up, payments happen automatically without customer intervention.
Perfect for: Gym memberships, streaming services, SaaS platforms, subscription boxes, or any business with recurring revenue models.
💰 Predictable Revenue
Automatic billing ensures consistent monthly/annual revenue streams.
🎯 Set & Forget
Customers subscribe once, payments happen automatically every cycle.
⚙️ How This Demo Works
Choose Plan
Select membership tier (Basic, Premium, or VIP)
Setup Payment
Save card for automatic monthly billing
Subscription Active
Membership confirmed and billing scheduled
Simulate Billing
See how automatic recurring payments work
Learn & Explore
Review technical details and subscription management
🌍 Real-World Scenario
Belize Fitness Club operates gyms across Belize. Members sign up for monthly memberships and expect seamless, automatic billing without having to manually pay each month.
Business Goals:
- ✓ Automate monthly billing
- ✓ Reduce payment failures
- ✓ Improve member retention
- ✓ Predictable revenue stream
Why Pattern 4?
- ✓ No manual payment collection
- ✓ Better cash flow management
- ✓ Seamless member experience
- ✓ Automatic retry logic
⚖️ Pattern 4 vs Other Patterns
| Feature | Pattern 1 | Pattern 3 | Pattern 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payment Frequency | One-time | On-demand | Automatic recurring |
| Customer Action | Manual each time | Manual each time | Set once, auto-charge |
| Revenue Model | Transaction-based | Transaction-based | Subscription-based |
| Best For | One-time purchases | Repeat purchases | Ongoing services |
🎫 Available Membership Tiers
Choose the plan that fits your fitness goals. All plans include access to equipment and classes.
Basic
$29.99/mo
- ✓ Access during off-peak hours
- ✓ All gym equipment
- ✓ Locker room access
Premium
$49.99/mo
- ✓ 24/7 gym access
- ✓ All group classes
- ✓ Guest passes (2/month)
- ✓ Sauna & spa access
VIP
$79.99/mo
- ✓ Everything in Premium
- ✓ Personal trainer (1 session/week)
- ✓ Nutrition consultation
- ✓ Priority class booking
📚 What You'll Learn
- • Setting up recurring billing schedules
- • Managing subscription lifecycles
- • Handling payment failures and retries
- • Plan upgrades and downgrades
- • Cancellation and refund policies
- • Pro-rated billing calculations
💡 Tip: This demo takes about 4-5 minutes to complete