Gym franchise cost
Compare the cost to open 5 gym franchises: $362K to $5.39M.
| Brand | total, lowest to highest | one-time fee | ongoing, usually a % of sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| F45 Training | $362K to $858K | $60,000 | 7% (at least $2,500 a month) |
| Anytime Fitness | $539K to $905K | $42,500 | $842 a month |
| Orangetheory Fitness | $765K to $1.1M | $59,950 | 8% |
| Planet Fitness | $1.28M to $5.39M | $40,000 | 7% of dues |
| Crunch Fitness | $2.15M to $5.37M | $35,000 | 5% |
Before you buy, a brand has to hand over its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD); the brand's latest one is where every figure comes from. A royalty is what you keep on paying the brand once you open: either a share of sales or a set amount. A K stands for thousand, an M for million. Sales or earnings figures appear in the FDD for all 5 brands (pick a brand to view them). The Minnesota Department of Commerce received every FDD here in 2026.
What does it cost to open a gym franchise?
Across this group, the middle entry cost sits at $764,577. The cheapest way in is F45 Training at $362,300, while Planet Fitness can run as high as $5,386,000. You'll pay an initial franchise fee of anywhere from $35,000 to $60,000.
Weighing up gym franchises?
A franchise consultant can shortlist gym franchises that fit your cash and your area.