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How Much Does a Crunch Fitness Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Crunch Fitness franchise costs between $928,000 and $3,743,000 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $35,000.

$928,000

Minimum Investment

$3,743,000

Maximum Investment

$35,000

Franchise Fee

Crunch Fitness Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $35,000

Fee Range $35,000 – $50,000

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 2025 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 $658,500 – $2,218,000

Leasehold Improvements As arranged · As arranged $650,000 – $2,100,000

Lease deposits As arranged · As arranged $5,000 – $50,000

Security deposits, utility deposits, business licenses bonding (if required) and pre- paid expenses Cash · At time service is begun and/or license is required $3,000 – $45,000

Construction Extension Fee Lump Sum · Upon Request $0 – $20,000

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

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

Equipment & Assets $183,500 – $1,085,000

Fitness equipment, fixtures, other fixed assets Varies · Varies $150,000 – $1,000,000

Signs Before you open $7,500 – $45,000

Office equipment, computer system, furniture graphics package and supplies Varies · Varies $25,000 – $35,000

Opening Inventory Cash · Upon order delivery $1,000 – $5,000

Training $1,000 – $5,000

Training Expenses $1,000 – $5,000

Working Capital & Reserves $25,000 – $300,000

Additional Funds (17) - 3 months of operations Varies · Varies $25,000 – $300,000

Other Costs $25,000 – $100,000

Initial Advertising Paid directly to marketing company · Varies $15,000 – $45,000

Professional fees Varies $5,000 – $35,000

Insurance Varies $5,000 – $20,000

Total Estimated Investment $928,000 – $3,743,000

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

Crunch Fitness's minimum investment of $928,000 is above the Health & Wellness industry median. The median minimum investment for Health & Wellness franchises is $241,400.

$928,000

Crunch Fitness Min

$241,400

Health & Wellness Median Min

$3,743,000

Crunch Fitness Max

$521,842

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 $928,000 to $3,743,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $658,500 to $2,218,000.

How much is the Crunch Fitness franchise fee?

The Crunch Fitness franchise fee is $35,000, with a range of $35,000 to $50,000 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2025 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 $928,000 to $3,743,000 and scores Legal Risk: 76/100, 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 2025 FDD does not include Item 19 financial performance data, so franchise owner earnings figures are not publicly available from this source.