How much does it cost to open a SNAP FITNESS franchise?

The total initial investment for a SNAP FITNESS franchise ranges from $430,800 to $1,118,100. This includes the franchise fee of $39,500, buildout costs, equipment, and initial working capital.

What are the ongoing fees for a SNAP FITNESS franchise?

SNAP FITNESS franchisees pay a 6.0% 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 SNAP FITNESS franchise?

Based on Item 19 financial performance data, the median SNAP FITNESS franchise generates $212,305 in annual revenue. Estimated owner profit is approximately $36,092.

Early Access — All reports and features are 100% free while we collect feedback. Send us feedback

Fitness 484 Units

SNAP FITNESS Franchise Cost Breakdown

Complete investment analysis based on official FDD data

Total Investment

$430,800 – $1,118,100

Franchise Fee

$39,500

Royalty Rate

6.0%

Initial Investment Range

Low: $430,800 High: $1,118,100

The total initial investment to open a SNAP FITNESS franchise ranges from $430,800 to $1,118,100, as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the one-time franchise fee of $39,500.

Midpoint estimate: $774,450

Franchise Fee

$39,500

One-time initial fee

The SNAP 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 SNAP FITNESS brand and is included in the total initial investment range above.

Ongoing Fees

Royalty Fee

6.0%

of gross revenue

Ad/Marketing Fund

2.0%

of gross revenue

Total Ongoing Fee Burden: 8.0% of gross revenue

Combined royalty and advertising fund contributions before any other fees.

Other Ongoing Fees

Fee Type	Rate	Type	Notes
Membership Maintenance Fee	0.7	FIXED	Subject to annual increase by an amount not to exceed the increase in Consumer Price Index
New Membership Fee	7.0	FIXED	One-time fee per new membership. Subject to annual increase by an amount not to exceed the increase in Consumer Price Index
National Marketing	500.0	FIXED	Subject to annual increase by an amount not to exceed the increase in Consumer Price Index
Local Marketing Fund or Cooperative Advertising Contribution	200.0	FIXED	Each local advertising cooperative may elect to increase the monthly contribution if approved by a two-thirds majority of the cooperative members. Minimum contribution subject to CPI adjustment. See Item 11 for more information
Local Marketing	400.0	FIXED	For participating in local promotional programs. See Item 11 for more information
Technology Fee	400.0	FIXED	Includes website, door access, member management system, prospect engagement tool, member engagement tool, and other technology fees. Subject to adjustment for CPI
Door Access Cards	5.9	FIXED	Then-current price (currently $5.90). Must be purchased in minimum quantities of 100. May be in physical or digital form
Insurance Reimbursement Processing Fee	45.0	FIXED	Payable for any month that the reimbursements of membership dues from insurance companies, affinity groups and national accounts is $35 or more
Medical Panic System	29.95	FIXED	You pay us and we pay an approved supplier, or you pay a designated supplier directly
Summit	750.0	FIXED	Then-current summit fee (currently $750 not including accommodations). Payment is mandatory regardless of attendance
Audits	N/A	VARIABLE	You pay for cost of audit only if it shows an understatement of Memberships or revenue by 2% or more
Mystery Shopper Fee	N/A	VARIABLE	Franchisor reserves the right to require reimbursement for any mystery shopper program implemented
Transfer Fee	5000.0	VARIABLE	$5,000 if transferee is existing franchisee; equal to then-current Initial Franchise Fee if transferee is new. Transfer Fee Modification Program May 10, 2024 - April 30, 2026: $5,000 for existing franchisee, $10,000 for new franchisee, $2,500 per additional club in multi-club transfer. See Item 17 and Exhibit G
Renewal Fee	N/A	FIXED	No renewal fee charged. See Item 17 for more information
Costs and Attorneys' Fees	N/A	VARIABLE	Payable only if your non-compliance with the Franchise Agreement causes us to incur legal expenses
Insurance	546.47	FIXED	See Item 8 for more information on the SAPP insurance program
Interest and late fee	18.0	PCT	18% per annum in interest, late fee of the greater of 10% of past due or $150 per month. Payable only if you fail to pay amounts owed to us or our affiliates when due
Indemnification	N/A	VARIABLE	You must reimburse us if we are held liable for claims arising out of your franchise operations
Supplier Review Fee	2000.0	VARIABLE	Currently expected to range between $1,000 and $3,000, although costs could exceed those amounts depending on the product. See Item 8 for more information on approved suppliers
Additional Assistance or Training	250.0	FIXED	Currently $250 per day plus travel costs. Franchisor may require additional training or assistance if franchisee is not meeting standards. Franchisee responsible for cost at then-current rate
Securities Offering Costs	N/A	VARIABLE	If you engage in a private offering of securities, we must review the prospectus or other offering documents and you will pay our costs and expenses (including attorney's fees) for that review

What You Get

Financial Performance (Item 19)

Median Revenue

$212,305

per year, per location

Mean Revenue

$390,691

per year, per location

Profitability Estimate

Estimated Owner Profit

$36,092

per year

Profit Margin

17.0%

of revenue

Estimation method: disclosed

Estimated ROI (Simple Payback): 21.5 years

Based on midpoint investment of $774,450 and estimated annual owner profit of $36,092.

Unit Growth & Failure Rate

Avg. Annual Closure Rate

0.2%

Low risk — below industry average

Net Unit Growth

-585 units

From 2022 to 2025

Unit Activity History

Year	Start	Opened	Closed	Transfers	End
2022	585	+4	-2	—	547
2023	547	+2	—	—	510
2024	510	+6	-1	—	484
2025	—	+3	—	—	—

Is a SNAP FITNESS Franchise Worth It?

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

Overall Score

70/100

Strong opportunity

Est. Payback Period

21.5 yrs

Longer payback

Risk Level

Low

0.2% annual closure rate

SNAP FITNESS scores well across our evaluation criteria, indicating a strong franchise system. With median unit revenue of $212,305 and a combined fee burden of 8.0% 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.