Anytime Fitness
Anytime Fitness offers convenient fitness centers providing access to personal and group training, nutrition coaching, and recovery products. Known for 24/7 gym availability, it operates in the global health and wellness franchise sector.
About Anytime Fitness
Anytime Fitness Franchisor, LLC, doing business as Anytime Fitness, is an American franchise of 24 hour health and fitness clubs that is based in Woodbury, Minnesota, United States. The company operates over 5,000 franchised locations in 50 countries. In 2014, Anytime Fitness was named the top franchise of 2014 by Entrepreneur magazine.
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Anytime Fitness franchise FAQ
How much does it cost to open one — the total initial investment?
This isn't specified in the excerpts. The costs provided include equipment and initial franchise fees but do not give a comprehensive total initial investment figure that includes all potential expenses.
What is the initial franchise fee?
The initial franchise fee is a nonrefundable payment due upon execution of the Franchise Agreement or, if applicable, when signing an Area Development Agreement for all centers you commit to open. The specific amount is detailed in the Rider [p.243, p.189].
What are the ongoing royalty and advertising fees?
The ongoing fees include franchise royalties, consumer fitness, health, and wellness application fees, and advertising fund contributions, as defined in the terms of the franchise agreements [p.223, p.168]. These fees must be spent on advertising, marketing, and related activities under the Company's franchise agreements [p.275].
How long is the initial franchise agreement, and can I renew it?
The initial franchise agreement does not specify a fixed term length but indicates that it will expire on the date you sign the Franchise Agreement for the last Anytime Fitness Center scheduled to open according to the Development Schedule [p.189, p.243, p.240, p.186, p.248, p.303]. You have the right to renew your franchise for an additional five-year term if you meet all specified conditions [p.189, p.243, p.240, p.186].
Can I sell or transfer my franchise, and what does that require?
You can sell or transfer your existing franchise, renew an existing franchise, or sign a new franchise agreement under an obligation from an Area Development Agreement without paying an initial franchise fee [p.227, p.282]. However, you must comply with the reciprocity, membership, and transfer programs that may be modified periodically by the franchisor [p.57].
On what grounds can the franchisor terminate the agreement?
The franchisor can terminate the agreement on any grounds available by law, as stated on pages [p.332] and [p.271].
What financial requirements — net worth and liquid capital — do I need to qualify?
This isn't specified in the excerpts. The provided FDD sections discuss franchise capital accounts for guarantees and liquidity support but do not detail specific net worth or liquid capital requirements for franchisees to qualify.
Do I get an exclusive or protected territory?
No, you do not receive an exclusive territory. You will have a protected territory where the franchisor agrees not to place additional Anytime Fitness centers under certain conditions, but this protection can be limited and does not guarantee exclusivity. [p.51, p.52, p.186, p.240]
What training and ongoing support does the franchisor provide?
The franchisor provides initial training as well as additional online training opportunities via courses, webinars, or other virtual formats. This ongoing training covers various topics such as marketing, operations, customer service, personal training, technology, staffing, and member experience. The same trainers responsible for the initial training will provide this ongoing support. Currently, there is no charge for this training, but the franchisor reserves the right to implement charges in the future. [p.44, p.45]
How many franchised outlets are there, and how many have closed or been terminated?
As of February 28, 2026, there were 2,269 franchised centers in the Anytime Fitness system. However, 66 centers permanently closed during the Relevant Time Period, bringing the total number of closed outlets to 66 out of the current 2,269 centers. This isn't specified in the excerpts for terminated or canceled franchises specifically, but it includes those that have ceased operations voluntarily. [p.74] and [p.76] provide information on terminated franchisees as of different dates, with 271 and 239 listed respectively, but these numbers do not include closures due to permanent closure.
Does the franchisor share any financial performance or earnings information?
The franchisor does not make representations about a franchisee's future financial performance or the past financial performance of franchised outlets, and it does not authorize its employees or representatives to make such representations either orally or in writing [p.67]. However, if you are purchasing an existing outlet, the franchisor may provide actual records of that outlet [p.67].
What am I restricted to selling, and where must I buy supplies?
This isn't specified in the excerpts. The provided FDD sections discuss supplier restrictions for purchasing items but do not specify any limitations on what you are restricted to selling.