Best Fitness & Gym Franchises

Compare fitness franchise investment requirements, royalty rates, and financial performance data from FDD filings.

The fitness franchise sector has bifurcated: large-format gyms with thousands of square feet on one side, and boutique studios under 3,000 sq ft on the other. Both models appear in our corpus with dramatically different unit economics.

Boutique fitness franchises (cycling, yoga, HIIT) typically require $300K–$600K to open and can achieve break-even within 18–24 months in strong markets. Full-service gym franchises require more capital but benefit from recurring membership revenue.

Watch the royalty burden carefully in this sector - combined royalty and ad fund rates of 12–15% can significantly pressure margins in markets where membership pricing is competitive.

How to use this list

1. Start with total cash required

The franchise fee is only one line item. Compare the full investment range, build-out, equipment, opening inventory, and working capital before you shortlist a brand.

2. Check earnings disclosure

Prioritize brands with Item 19 data, stable unit growth, and transparent franchisee economics. A cheap franchise without revenue disclosure is not automatically a good deal.

3. Pressure-test risk

Use SBA default rates, royalty burden, and payback period to separate affordable franchises from fragile ones.

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361 franchises match·FDD-verified data·Updated 2026

#	Brand	Franchise Fee	Investment Range	Royalty	Royalty Rate
1	30 Minute Hit USA, LLC Fitness High Confidence	$45K	$109K – $249K	4.0%	4.0%
2	9ROUND Fitness Limited DataHigh Confidence	$25K	$149K – $416K	6.0%	6.0%
3	A.E.S. Fitness Fitness Limited DataHigh Confidence	$40K	$458K – $2.2M	6.0%	6.0%
4	Ace Pickleball Club Fitness Limited DataHigh Confidence	$60K	$818K – $2.4M	7.0%	7.0%
5	Ageless Fitness Fitness No Item 19Medium Confidence	$35K	$64K – $118K	5.5%	5.5%
6	AIRA FITNESS Fitness Limited DataHigh Confidence	$30K	$49K – $312K	N/A	N/A
7	Alkalign Fitness Limited DataMedium Confidence	$40K	$173K – $521K	5.0%	5.0%
8	Altitude Trampoline Park Fitness Revenue OnlyHigh Confidence	$50K	$1.6M – $3.0M	6.0%	6.0%
9	ANYTIME FITNESS Fitness Limited DataHigh Confidence	$43K	$459K – $908K	3.3%	3.3%
10	ANYTIME FITNESS ANYTIME FITNESS Fitness Medium Confidence	$43K	$398K – $973K	N/A	N/A
11	Apex Fitness Medium Confidence	$35K	$149K – $347K	8.0%	8.0%
12	Apex Fun Run Fitness Limited DataHigh Confidence	$50K	$94K – $143K	8.0%	8.0%
13	Aqua-Tots Swim School Fitness Limited DataHigh Confidence	$50K	$1.6M – $2.9M	6.0%	6.0%
14	Aqua-Tots Swim Schools Fitness No Item 19High Confidence	$50K	$1.6M – $2.9M	6.0%	6.0%
15	Arthur Murray Dance Studio Fitness Limited DataHigh Confidence	$100K	$71K – $252K	8.0%	8.0%
16	ASP - AMERICA’S SWIMMING POOL COMPANY Fitness Revenue OnlyHigh Confidence	$40K	$84K – $210K	7.0%	7.0%
17	Athletes HQ Fitness Limited DataMedium Confidence	$25K	$179K – $330K	N/A	N/A
18	ATP Franchising LLC Altitude Trampoline Park Fitness High Confidence	$40K	$1.5M – $4.1M	6.0%	6.0%
19	Barre Code Franchisor L L C Fitness High Confidence	$40K	$228K – $381K	6.0%	6.0%
20	barre3 Fitness Limited DataHigh Confidence	$50K	$409K – $651K	6.0%	6.0%
21	Barrel House Fitness Limited DataHigh Confidence	$40K	$680K – $1.7M	5.0%	5.0%
22	Basecamp Fitness Fitness Revenue OnlyHigh Confidence	$43K	$513K – $833K	8.0%	8.0%
23	BASH Boxing Fitness Limited DataMedium Confidence	$40K	$450K – $1.6M	7.5%	7.5%
24	Bear Paddle Swim School Fitness Opted OutLow Confidence	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
25	Beef O Bradys Family Sports Pubs Fitness Medium Confidence	$25K	$813K – $1.5M	5.0%	5.0%
26	Big Air Fitness Limited DataHigh Confidence	$50K	$2.5M – $4.6M	6.0%	6.0%
27	Big Air Trampoline Park Fitness Limited DataHigh Confidence	$50K	$2.5M – $4.6M	6.0%	6.0%
28	Big Blue Swim School Fitness Limited DataHigh Confidence	$50K	$2.1M – $3.8M	6.0%	6.0%
29	BigShots Golf Fitness Limited DataMedium Confidence	$125K	$8.6M – $12.0M	8.0%	8.0%
30	Blink Fitness Fitness Limited DataHigh Confidence	$10K	$619K – $2.3M	5.0%	5.0%
31	BODY20 Fitness Revenue OnlyHigh Confidence	$65K	$265K – $456K	8.0%	8.0%
32	Body20 Global USA LLC Body20 Fitness Medium Confidence	$65K	$396K – $636K	7.0%	7.0%
33	BODYBAR Fitness Revenue OnlyHigh Confidence	$60K	$390K – $759K	7.0%	7.0%
34	BODYBAR And BODYBAR PILATES Fitness High Confidence	$60K	$390K – $759K	7.0%	7.0%
35	BodyLogicMD Fitness No Item 19Low Confidence	$70K	$81K – $183K	N/A	N/A
36	BodyROK Fitness No Item 19High Confidence	$40K	$269K – $1.0M	5.0%	5.0%
37	BOXHAUS® Fitness Limited DataMedium Confidence	$45K	$259K – $581K	7.0%	7.0%
38	BRICKHOUSE CARDIO CLUB Fitness No Item 19Medium Confidence	$15K	$22K – $37K	4.0%	4.0%
39	British Swim Centers Fitness High Confidence	$40K	$92K – $290K	10.0%	10.0%
40	British Swim School Fitness Revenue OnlyHigh Confidence	$60K	$122K – $168K	10.0%	10.0%
41	Btone Fitness Development Fitness High Confidence	$50K	$224K – $545K	6.0%	6.0%
42	Burn Boot Camp Fitness Revenue OnlyHigh Confidence	$60K	$282K – $645K	6.0%	6.0%
43	Casa De Spin Fitness Limited DataHigh Confidence	$25K	$112K – $190K	6.0%	6.0%
44	Challenger Franchises, LLC Fitness Medium Confidence	$25K	$41K – $72K	7.0%	7.0%
45	Champions Martial Arts Fitness Limited DataHigh Confidence	$30K	$112K – $307K	5.0%	5.0%
46	Circuit Works Fitness Limited DataMedium Confidence	$35K	$317K – $823K	6.0%	6.0%
47	CITYROW Fitness Limited DataMedium Confidence	$50K	$214K – $397K	7.0%	7.0%
48	CKO Kickboxing Fitness Limited DataHigh Confidence	$35K	$128K – $303K	7.0%	7.0%
49	ClimbZone Fitness Limited DataMedium Confidence	$40K	$1.9M – $3.0M	6.0%	6.0%
50	Club Pilates Fitness Revenue OnlyHigh Confidence	$65K	$197K – $459K	8.0%	8.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a fitness franchise cost?

Fitness franchise investment ranges from roughly $100K for a mobile or home-based concept to $1M+ for a large-format gym. Boutique studio concepts (yoga, cycling, barre) typically fall in the $300K–$700K range including build-out, equipment, and working capital.

Are fitness franchises profitable?

Profitability varies significantly. Studios with strong membership retention and high class capacity utilization can achieve 20–30% EBITDA margins. Our FDD data shows fitness franchises with item 19 disclosures reporting median revenues of $500K–$1.5M depending on the concept.

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Last updated: April 2026