2022 Franchise Forecast

Our 2022 Franchise Forecast is a list of both established and up-and-coming franchise opportunities available in the industry.

There is an abundance of fitness franchises available to purchase, but what should you consider before investing?

According to John LaRosa, the co-founder and chief operating officer of PNW Club Venture Holdings and a Crunch franchisee, there are many factors to weigh before jumping in. Specifically, he recommended giving careful thought to the infrastructure of the franchise, the support you will receive, the field training protocol, the uniqueness of the brand, the brand’s image and the franchisor’s growth plans.

Additionally, ask around to find out if a franchisor mirrors your vision and your values. “Consider connecting with a few current franchise owners to get insight on the kind of support — or lack thereof — they can expect from the franchisor,” said LaRosa. “You want as much support and access to the support as needed. Communication is key.”

John LaRosa’s Questions to Ask

For experienced fitness operators, LaRosa said to ask yourself a series of key questions:

1. “Is there enough autonomy to maneuver your franchise to allow the flow of the operation to be a success?”

2. “Is it more of a burden because of all the approvals you must get or the hoops you must jump through in order to make the necessary game time adjustments?”

3. “Will you have enough support and communication from the franchisor to ensure you are on the right course?”

4. “What’s the developmental plan for the new investor and for his or her team?”

If you are considering becoming a franchisee, use our 2022 Franchise Forecast for a list of both established and up-and-coming franchise opportunities available in the industry.

9Round

Founded in 2008 by professional kickboxer Shannon Hudson and his wife, Heather, 9Round is a specialized fitness franchise that brings kickboxing fitness training to the average person in a convenient, affordable, 30-minute, full-body circuit format. The program is developed around a proprietary and copyrighted system of nine challenging workout stations developed by Shannon himself. Today, there are over 700 9Round locations open and operating throughout 42 states and 18 countries.

The Details

Year founded: 2008
Number of locations: 700
Initial investment: $79,175 to $163,275
Net-worth requirement: $150,000
Liquid cash requirement: $30,000
Initial franchise fee: $30,000
Ongoing royalty fee: $600 per month

Contact: 864.881.4713 — shannon@9round.com — 9round.com

Anytime Fitness

Join the most established and strongest performing fitness franchise worldwide. With over 4,900 territories on seven continents — yep, seven — we help our franchisees turn passion into profits. Franchising opportunities exist in all markets.

The Details

Year founded: 2002
Number of locations: 4,975
Initial investment: $69,342 to $705,419
Net-worth requirement: $350,000
Liquid cash requirement: $160,000
Initial franchise fee: $42,500
Ongoing royalty fee: $699 per month

Contact: 800.704.5004 — anytimefitness.com/franchise

British Swim School

Recently ranked No. 352 on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list, British Swim School is the North American leader in “learn to swim” programs. The company was revolutionary in developing a water survival program that enables young children to first survive a water incident and then develop the life-long skill of swimming.

The Details

Year founded: 1981
Number of locations: 115-plus territories
Initial investment: $93,700 to $125,850
Net-worth requirement: $150,000
Liquid cash requirement: $75,000
Initial franchise fee: $39,500
Ongoing royalty fee: 10%

Contact: 844.794.6249 — leads@britishswimschool.com — britishswimschoolfranchise.com

Crunch Fitness

Crunch is one of the most recognized brands in fitness, supported by its iconic logo, vibrant club design, overall personality and progressive marketing. Its turnkey model combines value pricing with the weights, machines and cardio consumers seek, plus Crunch’s proprietary personal training, unparalleled group fitness and innovative HIIT group training.

The Details

Year founded: 1989
Number of locations: 360-plus
Initial investment: $304,500 to $2,129,500
Net-worth requirement: $2 million minimum combined net worth of all partners
Liquid cash requirement: $400,000 minimum combined liquid assets of all partners
Initial franchise fee: $25,000
Ongoing royalty fee: 5% of monthly gross sales
Brand marketing fund contribution: 2% of monthly gross sales

Contact: crunch.com/franchise

F45 Training

F45 Training, a fast-growing global fitness franchisor, is focused on creating a leading global fitness training and lifestyle brand. We offer consumers functional 45-minute workouts that are effective, fun and community-driven. Our workouts are distributed primarily through our differentiated, technology-enabled platform to our global franchisee base. Our platform enables the rapid scalability of our model and helps to promote the success of our franchisees.

The Details

Year founded: 2013
Number of locations: 3,000 sold; over 1,600 open
Initial investment: $313,000 to $485,000
Net-worth requirement: Suggested $300,000
Liquid cash requirement: $100,000
Initial franchise fee: $50,000
Ongoing royalty fee: $2,500 or 7% — whichever is greater

Contact: f45invest.com

Gold’s Gym

From its beginning in 1965 as a small gym in Venice, California, Gold’s Gym has grown into a global icon spanning six continents. Featuring state-of-the-art equipment, certified personal trainers and a diverse group exercise program, Gold’s Gym delivers a dynamic fitness experience focused on strength and performance.

The Details

Year founded: 1965
Number of locations: Over 600 gyms
across six continents
Initial investment: $1.5 million to $5 million — based on a 20,000-square-foot facility
Net-worth requirement: $1 million
Liquid cash requirement: $400,000
Initial franchise fee: $40,000
Ongoing royalty fee: 5%

Contact: 516.672.2483 — dean.giamundo@goldsgym.com — franchising.goldsgym.com

Orangetheory Fitness

At Orangetheory Fitness, we set both our members and franchise partners up for success. Orangetheory has developed a unique approach to fitness that blends a trifecta of science, coaching and technology that work together seamlessly to elevate participants’ heart rates and produce results, helping people achieve longer, more vibrant lives.

The Details

Year founded: 2010
Number of locations: 1,475
Initial investment: $657,542 to $2,105,322
Net-worth requirement: $500,000
Liquid cash requirement: $150,000
Initial franchise fee: $59,950
Ongoing royalty fee: 8%

Contact: orangetheory.com/en-us/franchising

Planet Fitness

Founded in 1992 in Dover, New Hampshire, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S. by number of members and locations. The company’s mission is to enhance people’s lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment called the Judgement Free Zone.

The Details

Year founded: 1992
Number of locations: 2,086
Initial investment: $936,600 to $4,558,000
Net-worth requirement: N/A. Not accepting new franchisees in the U.S.
Liquid cash requirement: N/A. Not accepting new franchisees in the U.S.
Initial franchise fee: $20,000
Ongoing royalty fee: 7%

Contact: planetfitness.com/franchising/become-a-franchisee

StretchLab

Founded in 2015, StretchLab is a leading assisted stretching brand that was created to help people through customized flexibility services. It offers one-on-one and group-assisted stretching sessions to customers across a broad range of age and fitness levels. StretchLab’s advanced “flexologist” instructors receive extensive training, including both classroom and on-the-job training programs.

The Details

Year founded: 2015
Number of locations: 138
Initial investment: $157,800 to $297,600
Net-worth requirement: $500,000
Liquid cash requirement: $100,000
Initial franchise fee: $60,000
Ongoing royalty fee: 7% — 2% marketing fund

Contact: 513.815.8467 — salesinfo@xponential.com — stretchlab.com/franchise

Rumble

Rumble is a group fitness concept delivering a combination of boxing-inspired circuits and the transformative power of resistance training. Pro and amateur fighters glove up together, no matter their fitness level or skill, to reveal their inner fighter. The experience is a 45-minute, 10-round, full-body cardio and strength workout crafted around specially designed water-filled, teardrop-style boxing bags.

The Details

Year founded: 2014
Number of locations: 14
Initial investment: $397,700 to $549,600
Net-worth requirement: $500,000
Liquid cash requirement: $100,000
Initial franchise fee: $60,000
Ongoing royalty fee: 7% — 2% marketing fund

Contact: 513.815.8467 — salesinfo@xponential.com — rumbleboxinggym.com/franchise

UFC GYM

The global leader in MMA-inspired fitness, UFC GYM intersects fitness and community with the power and household name recognition of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. With three unique models, the brand offers material points of differentiation versus traditional fitness, including boxing and kickboxing, their signature HIIT class Daily Ultimate Training, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, youth programming, technology, fitness recovery, nutrition and certifications, and more.

The Details

Year founded: 2009
Number of locations: 160 locations
Initial investment: Based on model, can range between $250,000 to $3 million
Net-worth requirement: Based on model,
$250,000-plus
Liquid cash requirement: Starting at $250,000
Initial franchise fee: $30,000 to $50,000
Ongoing royalty fee: 4% to 6%

Contact: mike.apple@ufcgym.com — ufcgym.com — ufcgymfranchise.com

World Gym

Now is the time to invest in the resurging fitness and wellness industry and make money doing what you love. Founded in 1976 by fitness legend Joe Gold, World Gym has reinvented the model of the full-service gym and represents the best way to capitalize on this timely investment opportunity. Best-in-class franchisee support, including business KPIs to increase profitability across multiple revenue streams, marketing, sales, advanced frontend and backend technologies, fitness programming and innovative wellness amenities.

The Details