Fitness Franchises

Help people change their lives and get fit

Help people live healthier lifestyles as the owner of a fitness franchise. We’re in the midst of a fitness revolution, and it’s not slowing down. People everywhere are seeking out gyms, trainers, boot camps, and classes that will help them be healthy and strong.

When you open a fitness franchise, you open doors for yourself and others. You’ll have the opportunity to build a community of energy and strength with your franchise. Within the fitness industry lies incredible possibility for business and personal growth.

Whether you want to offer unique classes, personal training, or just a great environment that gets your customers’ hearts pumping, your fitness franchise has important and exciting work to do. Every day people make the decision to change their lifestyles and become members of fitness clubs, gyms, or classes. This is your chance to be a part of something important while running a sustainable business.

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Benefits of owning a fitness franchise include:

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Widespread Interest

Fitness is something everyone can use, and it’s something many people seek out. There will always be someone who wants to try your service.
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Be Part of the Community

Fitness centers often become meeting places and community hot spots. Fitness services draw people together, inspiring a sense of community and customer loyalty.
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A Lasting Customer Base

There will always be a demand for fitness services. Everyone needs to exercise, and most people look for support in getting or staying healthy.

Featured Brands

FranNet Verified Brand - Alloy Personal Training Logo

FranNet Verified Brand

Industry: Fitness Liquid Capital Required: $125,000 Net Worth Required: $300,000 Total Investment: $197,317 - $397,833 Financing: Not Available Training: Available
FranNet Verified Brand - Athletic Republic Logo

FranNet Verified Brand

Industry: Fitness Liquid Capital Required: $150,000 Net Worth Required: $500,000 Total Investment: $236,000 - $482,000 Financing: Via 3rd party Training: Available
FranNet Verified Brand - BFT Logo

FranNet Verified Brand

Industry: Fitness Liquid Capital Required: $100,000 Net Worth Required: $500,000 Total Investment: $362,700 - $548,600 Financing: Not Available Training: Available
FranNet Verified Brand - CycleBar Logo

FranNet Verified Brand

Industry: Fitness Liquid Capital Required: $100,000 Net Worth Required: $500,000 Total Investment: $346,910 - $487,910 Financing: Via 3rd party Training: Available
FranNet Verified Brand - D1 Training Logo

FranNet Verified Brand

Industry: Fitness Liquid Capital Required: $250,000 Net Worth Required: $500,000 Total Investment: $195,000 - $664,000 Financing: Via 3rd party Training: Available
FranNet Verified Brand - FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers Logo

FranNet Verified Brand

Industry: Fitness, Healthcare &am... Liquid Capital Required: $100,000 Net Worth Required: $350,000 Total Investment: $191,750 - $479,000 Financing: Not Available Training: Available

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Buying a Franchise in 7 Steps

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Understand Franchising

Complete your Entrepreneur Readiness Profile to determine which types of businesses are best suited for you. This process includes a personality analysis and an investment range determination. From here, our algorithm can help determine what franchise options in your local market may be best able to meet your goals.
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Determine Your Style

Once you understand your options and find that franchising is a good match, you may want to think about the business model that will best meet your ownership goals. You’ll want to research or speak with someone to gain insight into which franchise opportunities may be the best fit for your experience, goals, skillset, lifestyle, and more.

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Explore Franchise Options

After determining any must-haves for your business ownership lifestyle, you’ll want to research local franchise options that can best meet all your goals to enhance your success. It may be advantageous to work with a local consultant with insider knowledge who can match you with many options and potentially make an introduction at your franchise of choice!

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Speak With Franchise Companies

To know if a franchise will fit your lifestyle, it’s best to go straight to the source. You’ll may want to work with someone who can facilitate introductions at companies and coach you on the due diligence process, providing guidance on questions to ask, Franchise Disclosure Documents, and how to rank the franchise opportunities for yourself.

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Speak With Local Franchise Owners

Once you learn more about each franchise company that you’re interested in, you will be able to speak with active franchisees in their respective organizations. This will allow you to validate the business, support, and success of each while getting up close and personal with owners to see how their model will match your needs.

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Discovery Day

Prior to making a formal commitment to an opportunity, you will attend a Discovery Day, usually on-site at the corporate headquarters of the franchise you’re interested in. This is a great opportunity for you to meet the top management team, see their operational facility, and learn more about the day-to-day life of owning a business under their brand.

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Decision Time

After you return from Discovery Day, you’ll be ready to decide if that franchise is the right fit for you. If it is, you may also want to research and access any necessary referrals for franchise attorneys, accountants, and funding partners to help complete your franchise due diligence. From there, it is your choice to sign the final franchise agreement and become a franchisee.

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