Fitness franchises: costs, fees and investment
Short answer: Across 260 brands in the SelectFranchiseList database (compiled October 2026), the median minimum initial investment is $202,548 and the median starting franchise fee is $42,500. The lowest starting investment in this group is Kuk Sool Won at $2,895.
Fitness franchises run boutique studios and specialty training concepts on membership revenue. Studio build-out and equipment drive the initial investment.
What do franchises in this group cost?
Franchises in this group have a median minimum investment of $202,548, a median starting franchise fee of $42,500 and a median liquid cash requirement of $55,000, calculated from 260 brands in the SelectFranchiseList database. Medians use the low end of each brand's reported range.
Which franchises are on the list?
The table sorts 260 franchises from the lowest to the highest starting investment, 100 per page. This page shows brands 201 to 260.
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment | Min. cash | US units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthsource | $60,000 | $421,291 to $618,387 | $95,000 | 132 |
| Rush Cycle | $45,000 | $426,775 to $551,425 | $90,000 | 22 |
| Snap Fitness | $39,500 | $430,800 to $1,118,100 | $120,000 | 493 |
| Rockbox Fitness | $59,900 | $431,183 to $587,627 | $95,000 | 59 |
| MaxStrength Fitness | $54,900 | $437,597 to $638,992 | $100,000 | 4 |
| P.volve | $52,500 | $454,250 to $799,600 | $110,000 | 16 |
| Fitness Premier | $49,500 | $456,900 to $1,591,600 | $150,000 | 17 |
| Cheer Athletics | $75,000 | $458,410 to $940,550 | $115,000 | 12 |
| Anytime Fitness | $42,500 | $458,826 to $907,607 | $115,000 | 2,301 |
| Modo Yoga | $50,000 | $463,450 to $931,050 | $115,000 | 8 |
| Title Boxing Club | $49,500 | $468,698 to $944,442 | $120,000 | 100 |
| Discover Strength | $58,000 | $472,000 to $838,500 | $115,000 | 22 |
| D1 Sports | $59,500 | $474,843 to $906,979 | $115,000 | 129 |
| Studio Pilates International | $50,000 | $486,950 to $860,150 | $115,000 | 12 |
| Fly Dance | $35,000 | $498,000 to $1,007,000 | $125,000 | 1 |
| GolfCave | $50,000 | $505,820 to $1,003,136 | $125,000 | 6 |
| Rumble | $60,000 | $509,640 to $1,141,016 | $135,000 | 85 |
| BFT (Body Fit Training) | $60,000 | $509,836 to $1,204,045 | $135,000 | 49 |
| Basecamp Fitness | $42,500 | $513,073 to $832,511 | $120,000 | 23 |
| Shred415 | $30,000 to $50,000 | $516,500 to $873,000 | $120,000 | 16 |
| Dryvebox | $34,000 to $84,000 | $520,500 to $830,600 | $120,000 | 31 |
| Yoga Six | $60,000 | $529,233 to $826,265 | $120,000 | 192 |
| D-Bat | $45,000 | $536,450 to $1,031,100 | $130,000 | 170 |
| SPENGA | $49,500 | $552,267 to $789,595 | $120,000 | 50 |
| Gold Medal Swim School | $30,000 | $552,500 to $1,146,000 | $140,000 | 1 |
| The Yoga Pod | $45,000 | $560,220 to $781,550 | $125,000 | 15 |
| Bunda | $50,000 | $564,345 to $1,051,320 | $135,000 | 5 |
| Blink | $10,000 | $618,800 to $2,334,100 | $210,000 | 106 |
| Matterhorn Fit Facility | $50,000 | $637,324 to $1,988,923 | $195,000 | 2 |
| Fitness 19 | $15,000 | $650,190 to $1,742,100 | $185,000 | 95 |
| Shoot 360 | $60,000 | $658,500 to $2,143,000 | $205,000 | 42 |
| The Warrior Factory | $50,000 | $685,500 to $1,058,700 | $155,000 | 1 |
| Structural Elements | $55,000 | $693,450 to $1,448,815 | $175,000 | 3 |
| Just Play | $45,000 | $705,250 to $970,500 | $155,000 | 2 |
| Pinseekers | $50,000 | $733,750 to $1,457,750 | $185,000 | 2 |
| World Gym | $25,000 | $789,500 to $2,765,000 | $255,000 | 20 |
| Vertica Fitness | $59,950 | $810,000 to $1,239,500 | $185,000 | 7 |
| Orangetheory | $59,950 | $821,622 to $1,377,160 | $190,000 | 1,298 |
| Club Metro USA | $50,000 | $827,000 to $1,536,500 | $200,000 | 11 |
| Strive 11 Fitness | $35,000 | $835,325 to $1,051,575 | $180,000 | 1 |
| Hot Ground Gym | $30,000 to $40,000 | $885,600 to $1,559,025 | $210,000 | 3 |
| Trufusion | $65,000 | $899,720 to $3,061,250 | $290,000 | 11 |
| The Pickle Pad | $45,000 | $906,700 to $1,347,100 | $205,000 | 1 |
| Crunch | $35,000 | $928,000 to $3,743,000 | $325,000 | 422 |
| Workout Anytime | $45,000 | $1,060,850 to $1,840,550 | $250,000 | 190 |
| X Golf | $40,000 | $1,132,630 to $1,757,800 | $260,000 | 126 |
| Ninja Nation | $49,500 | $1,183,500 to $1,967,500 | $275,000 | 7 |
| Gravity Vault Indoor Rock Gyms | $79,500 | $1,214,350 to $3,304,300 | $345,000 | 12 |
| Purvelo | $45,000 | $1,215,650 to $6,618,950 | $515,000 | 4 |
| Planet Fitness | $0 to $20,000 | $1,525,000 to $5,221,500 | $490,000 | 2,568 |
| Lyft 24 | $5,000 to $39,000 | $1,624,000 to $3,837,500 | $435,000 | 1 |
| Gold's Gym | $40,000 | $1,793,500 to $4,537,000 | $495,000 | 211 |
| The Hot Room | $60,000 | $1,803,500 to $3,303,333 | $435,000 | N/R |
| Dill Dinkers | $50,000 | $1,913,100 to $4,865,700 | $530,000 | 5 |
| Retrofitness | $29,000 | $2,037,316 to $3,241,991 | $470,000 | 82 |
| GolfTRK | $39,500 to $49,500 | $2,271,550 to $6,130,000 | $645,000 | N/R |
| Sky Zone | $75,000 | $2,330,960 to $4,187,960 | $560,000 | 234 |
| Ultimate Ninjas | $45,000 | $3,309,700 to $4,415,500 | $715,000 | 10 |
| USL League One | $5,000,000 | $7,682,700 to $11,418,600 | $1,725,000 | 12 |
| USL Super League | $10,000,000 | $23,965,950 to $29,451,100 | $5,065,000 | N/R |
N/R = not reported.
How do you compare franchises from this list?
Compare franchises from this list by putting each brand's Item 5 fee, Item 6 ongoing fees and the high end of the Item 7 investment side by side, then checking Item 20 for closures and transfers. The guide to franchise costs explains each line, and the 8-step selection process shows the order of due diligence.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fitness franchise cost?
Across 260 brands in the SelectFranchiseList database (compiled October 2026), the median minimum initial investment is $202,548 and the median starting franchise fee is $42,500. The lowest starting investment in this group is Kuk Sool Won at $2,895.
How much cash do I need to buy a franchise in this group?
The median minimum liquid cash requirement in this group is $55,000. Franchisors set their own capital requirements, and lenders usually finance part of the total investment.
Are these figures guaranteed?
No. The figures come from franchise disclosure data and public listings and change with every annual FDD. Confirm fees in Items 5 and 6 and the investment in Item 7 of each brand's current FDD.
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Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Brand names belong to their owners; listing does not imply endorsement. Not an offer to sell a franchise.