Anytime Fitness Franchise Review 2026: Ratings & Verdict

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The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Anytime Fitness Franchisor LLC fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mature fitness concept.

✓ Strengths

Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)

$539K - $905K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$43K

Royalty (Item 6)

8% + $900 per month ad

Item 19 median rev

$399k

System size (Item 20)

2,271 +53

Years in business

5+ yrs

Company-owned units

11

Item 3 litigation

5 suits

Buyer qualifications

Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.

Item 19 revenue distribution

Where units actually land — not just the headline average.

P25

$233k

Median

$399k

P75

$747k

▪ n = 1,656 units · franchised centers using AF Coaching · 12 month period ended February 28, 2026 · Source: 2026 FDD Item 19

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 8% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$400,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (8%)

Total / year

▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

Executive Summary

Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.

Key Numbers

2,282

Total units open

2,271 franchised + 11 company-owned

53

Units opened last year

72

Units closed last year

39 terminations + 30 non-renewals + 3 ceased operations

-19

Net unit growth

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.

5

Risks to review

4

Strengths identified

5

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How Anytime Fitness ranks against 151 Fitness & Wellness peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

77th pct · of 151 peers

Franchise fee

29th pct · of 151 peers

System size

97th pct · of 151 peers

Fitness & Wellness industry averages

Avg investment

$420K - $1.0M

Avg franchise fee

$48K

Avg system size

3,380

Franchises analyzed

151

How Anytime Fitness stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Anytime Fitness Disclosed $43K $539K - $905K 8% 2,271
HotworxSimilar price Disclosed $20K $252K - $901K 797
Stretch LabBiggest system None $45K $3K 8% 485,486
Next HealthTop-rated in category Disclosed $80K $1.6M - $2.2M 9% 0

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Anytime Fitness Franchisor LLC franchise cost?

Anytime Fitness Franchisor LLC requires a $42,500 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $539,329–$905,482, per the most recent FDD on file.

Does Anytime Fitness Franchisor LLC disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. Anytime Fitness Franchisor LLC discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $398,982. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.

What ongoing fees does Anytime Fitness Franchisor LLC charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of up to 8% of Gross Revenue and an advertising fund contribution of $900 per month on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Anytime Fitness Franchisor LLC locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, Anytime Fitness Franchisor LLC has 2,271 total locations, with 53 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

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