Franchise Lens | Fitness Franchise Costs & Fees
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What does it really cost to own a fitness franchise?

See startup range, royalties, marketing fees, and red flags across 39 brands—pulled from the FDD. No broker agenda.

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Brand Investment Royalty Avg Revenue
F45 Training $349k – $786k 7% $454k
Orangetheory $822k – $1.38M 8%
Anytime Fitness $459k – $908k $820/mo $443k
Club Pilates $65k+ 8%
Snap Fitness $431k – $890k $700/mo $250k
CycleBar $411k – $1.11M 7% $424k

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Common questions

What's included in a single brand snapshot?
Each snapshot covers startup investment range, franchise fee, royalties, marketing fees, and key notes from the FDD for one brand.
What's in the full comparison?
All 39 fitness franchises side by side—startup costs, ongoing fees, and growth signals so you can shortlist faster.
How current is the data?
We use the most recent publicly available FDDs, typically from 2025 or 2026. Each report shows when it was last updated.
What is an FDD?
A Franchise Disclosure Document is a legal document franchisors must provide to prospective buyers, covering fees, obligations, and performance data. Learn more →
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