Fitness Franchise Business Income — How Much Does It Make?

Monthly Revenue

$15K–$60K

realistic range

Startup Cost

$100K–$500K

to get started

Hourly Rate

$40–$80

per hour billed

Complexity

3/4

skill required

The Business

Fitness franchises like Anytime Fitness, F45, and Planet Fitness provide proven membership models with recurring revenue. Monthly membership fees of $10-60/member with 500-2,000+ members per location create $15K-60K/month in predictable recurring revenue. Franchise brands handle marketing, brand recognition, and operational systems. Multi-unit operators can manage 3-5+ locations.

How to Start

Research franchise options based on budget and market: Planet Fitness (low cost, high volume), Anytime Fitness (24/7 model, lower staffing), F45 (premium boutique). Complete the franchise application and training process. Secure a location with adequate parking and visibility. Build out per franchise specifications. Pre-sell memberships before opening.

REAL EXAMPLE

An Anytime Fitness franchisee in suburban Ohio has 1,800 members paying $35/month average, generating $63K/month in recurring membership revenue.

Equipment Needed

▸Gym equipment per franchise specs
▸Facility buildout
▸POS/membership system
▸Cleaning supplies
▸Audio/video system

Licensing

Franchise agreement + business license

Monthly Search Volume

2,000

people/month search for this business

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Revenue Calculator

Jobs per Week300

Revenue per Job$10

Weekly Hours30 hrs

Startup Cost$300,000

Weekly Revenue

$3K

Monthly Revenue

$12.9K

Annual Revenue

$154.8K

Monthly Profit

$-2,100

Break-Even

N/A

Hourly Rate

$100

Monthly costs: $15,000/mo (insurance, fuel, supplies)

CHRIS'S TAKE

“Fitness franchises are the gym version of SaaS recurring revenue. 1,500 members at $30/month is $45K/month in dues with minimal marginal cost per member. The Anytime Fitness 24/7 model requires minimal staffing. Planet Fitness at $10/month is volume-based.”

PRO TIP

Pre-sell 300-500 founding memberships at a discounted rate before opening. This gives you month-one revenue and a critical mass of members from day one.

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