How much does it cost to open a Anytime Fitness franchise?

The total initial investment for a Anytime Fitness franchise ranges from $458,826 to $907,607. This includes the franchise fee of $42,500, buildout costs, equipment, and initial working capital.

What are the ongoing fees for a Anytime Fitness franchise?

Anytime Fitness franchisees pay a 8.0% royalty fee and a 2.0% advertising/marketing fund contribution. These are typically calculated as a percentage of gross revenue.

How much money can you make with a Anytime Fitness franchise?

Based on Item 19 financial performance data, the median Anytime Fitness franchise generates $442,686 in annual revenue. Estimated owner profit is approximately $120,411.

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Anytime Fitness Franchise Cost Breakdown

Complete investment analysis based on official FDD data

Total Investment

$458,826 – $907,607

Franchise Fee

$42,500

Royalty Rate

8.0%

Initial Investment Range

Low: $458,826 High: $907,607

The total initial investment to open a Anytime Fitness franchise ranges from $458,826 to $907,607, as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the one-time franchise fee of $42,500.

Midpoint estimate: $683,216

Franchise Fee

$42,500

One-time initial fee

The Anytime Fitness franchise fee is a one-time upfront payment made to the franchisor when you sign the franchise agreement. This fee grants you the right to operate under the Anytime Fitness brand and is included in the total initial investment range above.

Ongoing Fees

Royalty Fee

8.0%

of gross revenue

Ad/Marketing Fund

2.0%

of gross revenue

Total Ongoing Fee Burden: 10.0% of gross revenue

Combined royalty and advertising fund contributions before any other fees.

Other Ongoing Fees

Fee Type	Rate	Type	Notes
Monthly Fee (Alternative)	8.0	PCT	Franchisor reserves right to replace fixed $820 Monthly Fee with percentage-based monthly royalty of up to 8% of Gross Revenue.
General Advertising and Marketing Fee	600.0	FIXED	Currently $600 per month. May be increased to greater of $600 per month or 2% of Gross Revenue (may be calculated weekly) upon 60 days' written notice. Begins when center opens.
General Advertising and Marketing Fee (Alternative)	2.0	PCT	May be increased to greater of $600 per month or 2% of Gross Revenue (may be calculated weekly) upon 60 days' written notice.
Grand Opening and Ramp Up Program	N/A	VARIABLE	$11,000 to $23,000 range. Not paid to franchisor but must submit proof of purchase. If minimum not spent, franchisor may require difference paid to General Advertising and Marketing Fund.
Base Technology Fee	799.0	FIXED	Currently $799 per month. Covers proprietary access control software, updates, SmartCoaching, business management resources, email hosting, fitness scanning/monitoring, sound system services, cellular communications, and security monitoring by ProVision. Subject to annual increase of 10%, compounded annually and cumulative.
Coaching Suite Fees (1-3 centers)	149.0	FIXED	Currently $149 per center for 1-3 centers. Only applies to centers operating under Franchise Agreements dated March 28, 2019 or earlier implementing Coaching Suite. May increase up to $300 per center per month.
Coaching Suite Fees (4-9 centers)	109.0	FIXED	Currently $109 per center for 4-9 centers. Only applies to centers operating under Franchise Agreements dated March 28, 2019 or earlier implementing Coaching Suite. May increase up to $300 per center per month.
Coaching Suite Fees (10+ centers)	109.0	FIXED	Currently $109 per center for first 9 centers, $0 for each additional center. Only applies to centers operating under Franchise Agreements dated March 28, 2019 or earlier implementing Coaching Suite. May increase up to $300 per center per month.
Coaching Suite Registration Fee	250.0	FIXED	Currently $250 per person. Currently no fee for new or renewing franchisees attending Coaching Suite Training as part of initial training. For existing franchisees adding Coaching Suite who haven't attended training. May increase up to $500 per person.
On-Site Relaunch Training or Additional Assistance Fees	4000.0	FIXED	$4,000 for 2-6 days of on-site training. Required for new franchisees purchasing existing club or for additional assistance if requested or determined necessary. Travel costs, room and board included.
On-Site Relaunch Re-booking Fees	2000.0	FIXED	$2,000 for each re-booking of on-site relaunch training.
On-Site Training Cancellation Fees	N/A	VARIABLE	$0-$10,500 depending upon type of scheduled training and how far in advance cancellation occurs.
No Show Fees	750.0	VARIABLE	Currently $750 or actual costs of rescheduling travel, whichever is greater. May increase to $1,500 or actual costs, whichever is greater. Applies if fail to attend scheduled on-site visit or in-person training without 2 weeks' advance notice.
Healthy Contributions Fitness Incentive Program - Initial Fees (Setup)	N/A	FIXED	Currently no cost for setup of first Fitness Incentive Program, $20 for each additional program. Paid to Healthy Contributions 40-45 days after activity month end by ACH.
Healthy Contributions Fitness Incentive Program - Initial Fees (Additional Programs)	20.0	FIXED	$20 for each additional Fitness Incentive Program setup. Paid to Healthy Contributions 40-45 days after activity month end by ACH.
Healthy Contributions Fitness Incentive Program - Initial Member Fee (Self-Enrolled)	1.5	FIXED	Currently $1.50 initial fee for each member enrolled on Healthy Contributions website. Paid to Healthy Contributions 40-45 days after activity month end by ACH. Fees may change upon notice.
Healthy Contributions Fitness Incentive Program - Initial Member Fee (Staff-Enrolled)	3.0	FIXED	Currently $3 for each member enrolled by Healthy Contributions staff upon club's request. Paid to Healthy Contributions 40-45 days after activity month end by ACH. Fees may change upon notice.
Healthy Contributions Fitness Incentive Program - Ongoing Fees (Program Fee)	5.0	FIXED	Currently $5 fee per each Fitness Incentive Program per month. Paid to Healthy Contributions 40-45 days after activity month end by ACH. Fees may change upon notice.
Healthy Contributions Fitness Incentive Program - Ongoing Fees (Transaction Fee)	0.35	FIXED	Currently $0.35 monthly transaction fee per active member for each applicable deposit. Paid to Healthy Contributions 40-45 days after activity month end by ACH. Fees may change upon notice.
Healthy Contributions Fitness Incentive Program - Ongoing Fees (Maintenance Fee)	0.4	FIXED	Currently $0.40 per member per month maintenance fee for data storage and security. Paid to Healthy Contributions 40-45 days after activity month end by ACH. Fees may change upon notice.
Charitable Contribution	100.0	FIXED	$100 per month to Heartfirst Charitable Foundation or another designated charitable organization. Currently not required, but franchisor may require in the future.
Inspection Fee	N/A	VARIABLE	Generally $50-$100. Only charged if center fails inspection and requires re-inspection. Covers cost of additional inspections until center passes. No cost if pass initial inspection.

What You Get

Financial Performance (Item 19)

Median Revenue

$442,686

per year, per location

Mean Revenue

$394,973

per year, per location

Profitability Estimate

Estimated Owner Profit

$120,411

per year

Profit Margin

27.2%

of revenue

Estimation method: disclosed

Estimated ROI (Simple Payback): 5.7 years

Based on midpoint investment of $683,216 and estimated annual owner profit of $120,411.

Unit Growth & Failure Rate

Avg. Annual Closure Rate

1.7%

Low risk — below industry average

Net Unit Growth

-44 units

From 2022 to 2024

Unit Activity History

Year	Start	Opened	Closed	Transfers	End
2022	2334	+49	-45	—	2318
2023	2318	+47	-42	—	2298
2024	2298	+46	-33	—	2290

Is a Anytime Fitness Franchise Worth It?

Based on the FDD data, here is a data-driven snapshot of the Anytime Fitness franchise opportunity:

Overall Score

72/100

Strong opportunity

Est. Payback Period

5.7 yrs

Longer payback

Risk Level

Low

1.7% annual closure rate

Anytime Fitness scores well across our evaluation criteria, indicating a strong franchise system. With median unit revenue of $442,686 and a combined fee burden of 10.0% of gross revenue, prospective franchisees should model their own financial projections carefully. For a complete analysis including risk factors, deal-breaker flags, and detailed financial modeling, see the full report.