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Fitness & Wellness · 163 Brands
Fitness & Wellness franchises typically require $312K–$708K to open (median $523K), charge a median 7% royalty, and we track 163 brands with FDD data; 121 of them disclose Item 19 earnings. Every figure comes from each brand's Franchise Disclosure Document: Item 7 for the investment range, Item 6 for royalties, and Item 19 for earnings. Compare the leading brands side by side in the table below before you shortlist.
Curious what a gym franchise costs to open? Fitness and wellness investments cover a broad range, from a low cost gym franchise or boutique studio you can launch for well under $200K to a big-box club that can run $5M or more with a full equipment floor, pool, and long-term lease. Browse FDDs across gym, boutique fitness, yoga, cycling, and recovery brands to compare health and wellness franchises side by side. The core decision is model: a lean studio you fill with recurring memberships, or a big-box club that serves a whole market. Compare each brand's start-up cost, royalty, and Item 19 revenue in the table below before committing to either end.
Franchises
163
Avg Investment
$437K–$1036K
Avg Royalty
6.8%
Item 19
74%
12 fitness & wellness brands ranked by total units in their latest FDD (Item 20). Investment is the Item 7 range; fee and royalty come from Items 5 and 6.
| Brand | Investment | Franchise fee | Royalty | Units | Item 19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazzercise | $2K–$3K | $1K | 20% of gross member… | 5,092 | Yes |
| Planet Fitness | $1.3M–$5.4M | $40K | 7% of total gross… | 2,432 | Yes |
| Anytime Fitness | $539K–$905K | $43K | up to 8% | 2,271 | Yes |
| Orangetheory Fitness | $765K–$1.1M | $60K | 8% | 1,209 | Yes |
| Club Pilates | $403K–$1M | $65K | 8% | 1,179 | Yes |
| The Joint Chiropractic | $245K–$543K | $40K | Greater of 7% or $700… | 885 | Yes |
| HOTWORX | $289K–$830K | $20K | N/A | 797 | Yes |
| F45 Training | $362K–$858K | $60K | 7% | 708 | Yes |
| Pure Barre | $445K–$736K | $60K | 7% | 617 | Yes |
| Stretch Lab | $271K–$814K | $45K | 8% | 486 | Yes |
| Crunch | $2.1M–$5.4M | $35K | 5.0% | 481 | Yes |
| Snap Fitness | $555K–$828K | $40K | $725 per month | 460 | Yes |
Editor's shortlist. The table ranks by the numbers alone. For our editors' picks, with the trade-offs and FDD footnotes behind each one, read Best Fitness Franchises Under $200K (2026).
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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% | 143 | |
| 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 | |
| Arctic ElevationFitness & Wellness | None | — | — | — | — | |
| 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% | 120 | |
| BFTFitness & Wellness· Est. 2023 | Disclosed | $60K | $681K - $1.2M | 7% | — | |
| 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% | 19 | |
| BeemFitness & Wellness· Est. 2024 | None | $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 |
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State-by-state fitness & wellness franchise opportunities — regulatory framework, top brands, and investment ranges for buyers in each state.
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.
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.
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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