Anytime Fitness^®

Health & Wellness • Year: 2026

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What Is Anytime Fitness?

Anytime Fitness is a franchise for the operation of fitness centers designed to operate under the trademark "Anytime Fitness®." Its franchise system consists of fitness centers offering convenient access and coaching services including personal training, group training, nutrition, and coaching and recovery products and services. The operational model is brick-and-mortar centers that must be staffed for a minimum number of hours (and may use a telephone answering service when not staffed), serving the general public (B2C), and using an access and security system that can provide members 24-hour reciprocal access between centers.

Anytime Fitness Franchise: Pros and Cons

The brand’s scale-2,282 total outlets (2,271 franchised), top 5% in Health & Wellness, and 154 signed-but-not-open locations-demonstrates strong recognition and a sizable development pipeline, but 39 outlet terminations and 30 non-renewals plus five disclosed lawsuits, two government penalties, two enforcement actions, and two fraud allegations suggest notable franchisor–franchisee friction.

Pros

The 81/100 Franchise Stability Score is good and above typical for the industry, indicating stronger-than-average franchisee retention.

2,282 total outlets (2,271 franchised) places the brand in the top 5% for Health & Wellness, giving you scale, brand recognition, and a proven operating model to tap into.

154 signed-but-not-open outlets is well above typical for Health & Wellness and represents a sizable development pipeline, signaling active demand for new locations in a large system.

Cons

39 outlet terminations and 30 non-renewals are both well above typical for Health & Wellness, indicating operators are leaving the system at an unusually high rate.

Five disclosed lawsuits, two government penalties/orders, two franchisor-initiated enforcement actions, and two fraud allegations are all above typical-this cluster of legal and enforcement activity suggests notable friction between the franchisor and franchisees.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

89/100

NORMAL

Anytime Fitness has brought recent suits in Spain alleging early terminations, post-termination non-compete breaches and misuse of member data; defendants counterclaim inadequate support, marketing-fund mismanagement and misleading pre-contract disclosures. Due diligence should target post-termination non-competes, member-data/privacy terms, Item 12 territory rights, marketing-fund rules, support obligations, and prior dispute outcomes.

Territory Protection

43/100

NORMAL

Anytime Fitness grants a protected, site-specific territory defined by mapping/demographic analysis that prevents other Anytime Fitness centers from opening there, but the grant is contingent on meeting development and performance obligations. The franchisor retains rights to develop nearby units, sell via e-commerce/alternative channels, and operate concepts under other marks.

Training & Support

38/100

NORMAL

Anytime Fitness provides a Focused 63-hour training curriculum designed to prepare franchise personnel for launch; no individuals are included in the initial franchise fee. The program includes on-site launch assistance to support operational readiness; franchisees are responsible for travel and lodging, and on-site support may incur additional fees.

Franchisee Stability

81/100

Good

Anytime Fitness earns a Good Stability Score. Three-year turnover of 2.79% is well below the typical Health & Wellness franchise (around 7%), placing the brand substantially lower than industry peers. Out of 193 total exits, terminations dominated with 114, alongside 76 non-renewals, no franchisor buybacks, and 3 ceased operations, while the system counts about 2,290 franchised outlets in the most recent year.

The dominance of terminations points to franchisor-initiated exits, which can mean operators struggled with the model or that the franchisor enforces standards aggressively, and the absence of franchisor buybacks suggests the franchisor typically does not absorb underperforming locations. Beyond its industry-relative position, a 2.79% three-year turnover rate is genuinely exceptional in absolute terms across all of franchising. For prospective franchisees, review franchisee support quality and termination triggers in Item 17.

Unit Growth Analysis

Anytime Fitness is essentially flat - down about 92 net locations since 2021 and only −0.8% year‑over‑year, now at 2,282 units. That pattern reads as a sleepy giant: you’re buying into a mature, saturated system with reliable operations but limited franchise-led upside, so expect to compete for prime territories and depend on strong local execution rather than system growth to drive returns.

How Much Does It Cost to Open an Anytime Fitness Franchise?

Opening an Anytime Fitness franchise requires a total initial investment of $539,329 to $905,482, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$539,329

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$905,482

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$42,500

Real Estate$216,605

Equipment & Assets$210,680

Reserves$47,394

Training$1,500

Other$20,650

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$42,500

Real Estate$514,575

Equipment & Assets$262,428

Reserves$49,194

Training$2,425

Other$34,360

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do Anytime Fitness Franchise Owners Make?

Anytime Fitness franchise locations reported average gross sales of $446,814 and median gross sales of $398,982 in 2026, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$446,814

Median Gross Sales:

$398,982

High Gross Sales:

$2,048,737

Low Gross Sales:

$90,337

Sample Size:

1683

Percent Attaining Average:

39.0%

Audit Status:

Unaudited

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: Franchised centers (N=1,683 for the Relevant Time Period ending Feb 28, 2026) report an average total revenue of $446,814 and a median of $398,982. Revenue mix at the franchised-center level is concentrated in membership fees (average $341,503), with coaching revenue ($73,710) and pay-per-visit ($31,976) as secondary streams. Company-owned centers (N=11) that are presented separately show higher average total revenue ($521,854) and, after reported operating expenses ($325,670), an average Net Operating Income before manager salary, interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of $196,183 (margin 37.6%). EBITDA for the company-owned sample is reported at $149,620 (28.7% EBITDA margin). This indicates company-operated results are stronger on average than the franchised-center aggregate, but the company dataset is small (11 centers) and likely not representative of the full franchise population.

Performance Variability Analysis: There is wide dispersion in center performance. The highest reported total revenue among franchised centers is $2,048,737 while the lowest is $90,337 - a >20x spread. Only about 39% of franchised centers are at or above the average total revenue, illustrating skew (a minority of higher-performing centers lift the mean). Average monthly membership for franchised centers is ~660 members (reported average) and roughly 40% of centers were at/above average monthly membership, reinforcing that membership penetration varies widely across centers. These indicators imply material variability in unit economics across the system; prospective franchisees should expect outcomes to depend heavily on local market, execution and center-level factors.

Data Scope and Limitations: The Item 19 figures are based on centers using AF Coaching during the Relevant Time Period and exclude inconsistent revenue sources (one-time enrollment and vending income are omitted). Dollar amounts are rounded. Company discloses that it does not receive complete operating-expense data from franchised centers; detailed expense and profitability metrics shown are from the small company-owned sample (11 centers) and were adjusted. Item 19 is not described as independently audited in the disclosure; written substantiation will be made available on request. Because of these scope limitations and the small company-owned sample, some metrics (notably 'average COGS') are not provided for the franchised-center population and are therefore omitted here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anytime Fitness a good franchise to own?

Whether Anytime Fitness is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2026 FDD: Anytime Fitness operates 2282 locations, received a legal risk score of 89/100, a training and support score of 38/100. Financial performance data is disclosed in Item 19. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.

Is an Anytime Fitness franchise worth the investment?

The value of an Anytime Fitness franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $539,329 to $905,482. Anytime Fitness disclosed average gross sales of $446,814 in 2026. The system reported 39 terminated units in 2026. Franchise investments carry inherent risk, and prospective buyers should conduct thorough due diligence before committing capital.

What is the failure rate of Anytime Fitness franchises?

In the 2026 FDD, Anytime Fitness reported 39 terminated franchises and 30 non-renewals out of 2282 total locations. Franchise closures can result from many factors including market conditions, operator decisions, lease expirations, and franchisor enforcement actions. The FDD's Item 20 provides the most detailed unit turnover data.

How long does it take to break even with an Anytime Fitness franchise?

Break-even timelines for Anytime Fitness franchises are not disclosed in the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. Break-even periods vary significantly based on initial investment level, local market conditions, operating costs, and revenue ramp-up speed. Prospective franchisees should build a pro forma financial model using Item 7 cost estimates and, where available, Item 19 financial performance data from the FDD.

Is Anytime Fitness a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2026 FDD, Anytime Fitness operates 2271 franchised locations and 11 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.

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