Fitness
14 brands
Club Pilates
FitnessCrunch Fitness
FitnessPlanet Fitness
FitnessRumble Boxing
FitnessRow House
FitnessGold's Gym
FitnessMassage Envy
FitnessOrangetheory Fitness
FitnessAnytime Fitness
FitnessCycleBar
FitnessF45 Training
FitnessSnap Fitness
FitnessPure Barre
Fitness9Round
FitnessFitness Category at a Glance
14 brands compete in fitness, with an average minimum investment of $648K and an average royalty of 114.3%. 93% disclose Item 19 revenue data — above the database-wide average, giving buyers in this category better visibility into unit economics before committing capital.
6 brands are growing and 7 are contracting by net unit count. A category where more brands are growing than shrinking signals healthy demand — but individual brand trajectory matters more than category averages. Check each brand's 3-year unit trend in their FDD Item 20 before investing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a fitness franchise? ▾
Investment ranges for fitness franchises in our database span from $149K to $5.2M. The lowest-cost option is 9Round starting at $149K, while the most expensive is Planet Fitness at up to $5.2M. These figures come from official Franchise Disclosure Documents and include franchise fees, build-out, equipment, and initial working capital.
Which fitness franchise has the best performance? ▾
Based on our health score methodology, Club Pilates leads the fitness category with a score of 94/100. The health score combines unit growth rate, system size, investment efficiency, and whether the franchisor discloses Item 19 revenue data. 12 of 14 fitness brands disclose revenue data in their FDD, making direct financial performance comparison possible for those brands.
What are typical royalty rates for fitness franchises? ▾
The average royalty rate across 14 fitness brands with disclosed rates is 114.3%. Royalties are typically calculated as a percentage of gross revenue and paid weekly or monthly. Some brands also charge a marketing/advertising fund fee of 1-3% on top of royalties. When comparing franchises, look at the total ongoing fee burden (royalty + ad fund + technology fees) rather than royalty alone — the stacking effect can significantly impact unit-level profitability.