Fitness Premier franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Fitness Premier franchise fee is $49,500 and the total initial investment ranges from $456,900 to $1,591,600, with about $150,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Fitness Premier FDD.
What are the Fitness Premier franchise fees and investment?
The Fitness Premier franchise requires a franchise fee of $49,500 and a total initial investment of $456,900 to $1,591,600. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $49,500 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $456,900 to $1,591,600 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $150,000 |
| US locations | 17 |
| Industry | Fitness (Fitness Center) |
| Headquarters | Frankfort, Illinois |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Franchising since | 2017 |
How does the Fitness Premier investment compare with other fitness franchises?
Fitness Premier's minimum investment of $456,900 is above the median minimum investment of $202,548 across the 260 fitness franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 53 of the other 259 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $49,500 compares with an industry median of $42,500.
By minimum investment, Fitness Premier belongs with franchises from $250,000 to $500,000.
What should you verify in the Fitness Premier FDD?
Verify six parts of the Fitness Premier Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Fitness Premier discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Fitness Premier?
These fitness franchises have the closest minimum investment to Fitness Premier:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Cheer Athletics | $75,000 | $458,410 to $940,550 |
| Anytime Fitness | $42,500 | $458,826 to $907,607 |
| P.volve | $52,500 | $454,250 to $799,600 |
| Modo Yoga | $50,000 | $463,450 to $931,050 |
| Title Boxing Club | $49,500 | $468,698 to $944,442 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Fitness Premier franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Fitness Premier franchise ranges from $456,900 to $1,591,600, including a franchise fee of $49,500, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Fitness Premier franchise?
Fitness Premier lists a minimum of about $150,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Fitness Premier locations are there?
Fitness Premier reported 17 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Fitness Premier been franchising?
Fitness Premier started offering franchises in 2017 after the company was founded in 2016.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Fitness Premier and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Fitness Premier. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.