Gym & Fitness Franchises: Costs & Top Brands 2026 | VetMyFranchise

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Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
30 Minute HitFitness & Wellness· Est. 2010 Disclosed $45K $145K - $343K 4% 28
9roundFitness & Wellness· Est. 2008 Disclosed $20K $160K - $390K 6% 141
American Family CareFitness & Wellness· Est. 2013 Disclosed $60K $948K - $1.5M 6% 327
Arthur MurrayFitness & Wellness· Est. 1946 Disclosed $25K $123K - $408K 8% 240
Ace Pickleball ClubFitness & Wellness· Est. 2023 Disclosed $60K $818K - $2.4M 7% 8
Aira FitnessFitness & Wellness· Est. 2019 Disclosed $30K $49K - $238K 14
Anytime FitnessFitness & Wellness· Est. 2021 Disclosed $43K $539K - $905K 8% 2,271
Athletic RepublicFitness & Wellness· Est. 1990 Disclosed $55K $299K - $679K 7% 41
AumbioFitness & Wellness None $50K $181K - $278K 6% 0
barre3Fitness & Wellness· Est. 2010 Disclosed $50K $424K - $754K 6% 171
Back Nine Golf GroupFitness & Wellness· Est. 2023 Disclosed $50K $276K - $604K 8% 26
BFTFitness & Wellness· Est. 2023 None $60K 7% 44
BftFitness & Wellness· Est. 2023 Disclosed $60K $681K - $1.2M 7% 44
BODYBAR PilatesFitness & Wellness· Est. 2014 Disclosed $60K $431K - $756K 7% 73
BODYROKFitness & Wellness· Est. 2024 None $40K $269K - $1.0M 5% 47
Basecamp FitnessFitness & Wellness· Est. 2013 Disclosed $43K $513K - $833K 8% 23
BeemFitness & Wellness· Est. 2024 Disclosed $65K $436K - $761K 8% 65
Body Alive StudioFitness & Wellness· Est. 2019 None $35K $500K - $716K 10% 0
Body & BrainFitness & Wellness· Est. 2007 None $20K - $36K 10% 6
Body & BrainFitness & Wellness· Est. 2007 None $10K $53K - $116K 10% 21
Body20Fitness & Wellness· Est. 2025 Disclosed $65K $309K - $473K 8% 61

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest gym franchise to open?

A low cost gym franchise, such as a compact 24-hour or express club, can open for well under $200K, and boutique studios for cycling, boxing, or Pilates fall in a similar range. Large-format big-box clubs with a full equipment floor can run $3M to $5M or more. You will find the brand-specific figure in Item 7, with recurring royalties in Item 6.

What are the top gym franchises?

Ranking depends on your model, not a leaderboard: 24-hour and express clubs, big-box gyms, boutique studios, and personal-training brands each win on a different metric. Filter for the Item 19 disclosers, then judge them on revenue per member and royalty load rather than brand recognition.

How do fitness franchises make money?

Most fitness and wellness franchises earn recurring revenue from monthly memberships, plus personal training, retail, and class packages. Membership models offer predictable cash flow. Franchises that disclose Item 19 in their FDD let you review actual revenue before investing; use the Item 19 filter above to find them.

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