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How Much Does a Crunch Fitness Franchise Cost?

2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Crunch Fitness franchise costs between $2,147,500 and $5,367,000 in total initial investment, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $35,000.

$2,147,500

Minimum Investment

$5,367,000

Maximum Investment

$35,000

Franchise Fee

Crunch Fitness Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $35,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $35,000

Crunch Fitness Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Crunch Fitness franchise, as reported in the 2026 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $35,000

Initial Franchise Fee Lump Sum · Upon signing Franchise Agreement $35,000

Real Estate $985,500 – $3,083,000

Leasehold Improvements As arranged · As arranged $950,000 – $3,000,000

Architect Fees Varies $35,000 – $60,000

Construction Extension Fee Lump Sum · Upon Re- quest $0 – $20,000

Site Selection Travel Ex- penses 30 days after invoice · As accrued $500 – $3,000

Real Property, whether purchased or leased See Note (4) · See Note (4) $0

Equipment & Assets $983,000 – $1,766,000

Fitness equipment, fixtures, other fixed assets As arranged · Varies $850,000 – $1,500,000

Office equipment, technology system, furniture graphics package and supplies Varies · Varies $100,000 – $200,000

Signs As arranged · Before you open $25,000 – $50,000

Opening Inventory As arranged · Upon order delivery $8,000 – $16,000

Training $4,000 – $8,000

Training Expenses As arranged $4,000 – $8,000

Working Capital & Reserves $25,000 – $200,000

Additional Funds (16) - Three months of operations Varies · Varies $25,000 – $200,000

Other Costs $115,000 – $275,000

Utility payments, business li- censes, surety bonding (if re- quired) and pre-paid ex- penses Varies · At time ser- vice is begun and/or license is required $30,000 – $100,000

Initial Advertising Paid directly to marketing company · Varies $45,000 – $75,000

Professional Fees Varies · Varies $20,000 – $50,000

Insurance As arranged · Varies $15,000 – $35,000

Permitting Fees Varies $5,000 – $15,000

Total Estimated Investment $2,147,500 – $5,367,000

How Does Crunch Fitness Compare to Other Health & Wellness Franchises?

Crunch Fitness's minimum investment of $2,147,500 is above the Health & Wellness industry median. The median minimum investment for Health & Wellness franchises is $234,812.

$2,147,500

Crunch Fitness Min

$234,812

Health & Wellness Median Min

$5,367,000

Crunch Fitness Max

$499,250

Health & Wellness Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Crunch Fitness?

The total startup cost for a Crunch Fitness franchise ranges from $2,147,500 to $5,367,000, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $985,500 to $3,083,000.

How much is the Crunch Fitness franchise fee?

The Crunch Fitness franchise fee is $35,000, as disclosed in the 2026 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Crunch Fitness a good investment?

Crunch Fitness requires a total franchise investment of $2,147,500 to $5,367,000 and scores Legal Risk: 78/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Crunch Fitness franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Crunch Fitness franchise owner make?

Crunch Fitness's 2026 FDD does not include Item 19 financial performance data, so franchise owner earnings figures are not publicly available from this source.

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