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Best Health & Fitness Franchises (2026)

173 brands analyzed. Average investment: $355K. Average revenue: $594K.

How to evaluate health & fitness franchises

  • Weigh investment against disclosed revenue — high revenue can require high capital.
  • Read the SBA charge-off rate as one risk signal, not the whole picture.
  • Verify figures against each brand's FDD (Item 7 costs, Item 19 revenue) — gross sales are not profit.
  • Shortlist a few, then talk to current and former owners before you commit.
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Brands
173
Avg investment
$355K - $771K
Avg revenue
$594K
Median $470K · 45 of 173 disclose Item 19 · 1 rest on fewer than 3 outlets · 6 excluded as company-owned only
Avg SBA charge-off rate
10.6%
67 brands with ≥10 loans
Avg franchise fee
$45K
Avg 3-yr growth
-11.3%
System CAGR · median 0.0% · 8 brands
Avg fee load
8.4%
Royalty + ad fund
Avg turnover
7.6%
Franchisee churn
A-rated
43

Investment vs. franchise fee

$2.0M$4.0MTotal Investment (midpoint)$40K$80K$120KFranchise FeeFIT4MOM: $16K investment, $2K feeJazzercise: $34K investment, $1K feeMoms On The Run: $18K investment, $10K feeKinderdance: $26K investment, $20K feeDestination Athlete: $68K investment, $20K feeServiceRX: $70K investment, $20K feeStarz Program: $86K investment, $39K feeNational Academy of Athletics: $55K investment, $35K feeScoops Lacrosse: $53K investment, $35K feeAIRA FITNESS: $181K investment, $30K feeFreckled Frog Dance Studio: $82K investment, $36K feeEMS To You: $65K investment, $25K feeFIELD OPS: $69K investment, $25K feeDivaDance: $103K investment, $36K feeSkyhawks: $74K investment, $43K feeTHE MAX CHALLENGE Express: $94K investment, $15K feeFitness Machine Technicians FMT: $97K investment, $45K feeSoccer Stars: $86K investment, $50K feeCurves: $87K investment, $50K feeO44 Method: $121K investment, $40K feeAmazing Athletes: $88K investment, $50K feeGracie Barra: $155K investment, $10K feeLive 2 B Healthy Senior Fitness: $100K investment, $55K feeJunk King: $131K investment, $55K feeSPECIAL STRONG: $110K investment, $47K feeNeighborhood Barre: $180K investment, $49K feeFly to Fit Bungee Fitness Studio: $139K investment, $30K feeThe Vital Stretch: $187K investment, $55K feeOrange Shoe: $212K investment, $39K feeFANCY FEET DANCE STUDIO®: $142K investment, $30K feeAWATFIT: $194K investment, $55K feeKidokinetics: $128K investment, $60K feeI LOVE KICKBOXING: $247K investment, $25K feeChampions Martial Arts Centers: $209K investment, $30K feeTwinkle Star Dance: $143K investment, $15K feeGYMGUYZ: $153K investment, $70K feeBella Ballerina: $156K investment, $42K fee55 Fitness: $280K investment, $50K feeSTRETCHMED: $186K investment, $50K feeCKO Kickboxing: $215K investment, $35K feeSOLDIERFIT: $208K investment, $40K fee30 Minute Hit: $244K investment, $45K feeStrive 11 Fitness: $200K investment, $35K feeThe Sensory Club: $179K investment, $25K feeTHE MAX CHALLENGE: $250K investment, $40K feeFARRELL’S EXTREME BODYSHAPING: $250K investment, $40K fee9ROUND: $275K investment, $25K feePingPod: $317K investment, $50K feeClothes Bin: $189K investment, $50K feeWe Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym: $250K investment, $65K feeHot Ground Gym: $240K investment, $40K feeBeneFit Body: $206K investment, $30K feeIron 24: $296K investment, $30K feeFly Dance Fitness: $309K investment, $35K feeDill Dinkers Pickleball: $522K investment, $125K feeAthletes HQ: $263K investment, $25K feeAumBio: $229K investment, $50K feeFIRE Fitness Camp: $310K investment, $50K feePremier Martial Arts: $303K investment, $50K feeFlour Power: $298K investment, $50K feeiFlex Stretch Studios: $285K investment, $65K feeSweatheory: $460K investment, $35K feeVertica Fitness: $259K investment, $60K feeRow House: $338K investment, $49K feeRed Light Method: $510K investment, $50K feeTiger-Rock Martial Arts: $287K investment, $39K feeVanguard Key Clubs: $368K investment, $40K feeNexGen Fitness: $532K investment, $35K feeNeaumixfit: $235K investment, $50K feeElev8 Performance: $383K investment, $40K feeHouse of Core: $268K investment, $50K feeFit Body Boot Camp: $300K investment, $58K feeIMPACT-X Performance: $329K investment, $50K feeWushu Central’s Kung Fu Kids: $305K investment, $50K feeGForce: $342K investment, $55K feeJabz Boxing: $297K investment, $40K feebtone FITNESS: $384K investment, $50K feeReal Hot Yoga: $304K investment, $49K feeFlurry Fitness: $354K investment, $30K feeStarting Strength: $475K investment, $40K feePilates Addiction: $443K investment, $65K feeThe Bar Method: $366K investment, $43K feeStarCycle: $352K investment, $40K feeMy Gym: $333K investment, $55K feeTumbles: $423K investment, $54K feeTremble: $376K investment, $50K feeKickHouse: $372K investment, $50K feeThe Tox: $354K investment, $50K feeBOXHAUS®: $420K investment, $45K feeManduu: $493K investment, $75K feeMatterhorn Fit: $344K investment, $50K feeBODYROK: $646K investment, $40K feeStretch Lab: $440K investment, $65K feeStrong Pilates: $471K investment, $40K feePERFORMANCE360®: $413K investment, $49K feeOsteoStrong: $446K investment, $35K feeBurn Boot Camp: $464K investment, $60K feeSWEAT440: $476K investment, $60K feeEPOC Experience: $621K investment, $35K feeMADABOLIC: $439K investment, $50K feeVibe House Pilates: $382K investment, $60K feeRitual Hot Yoga: $394K investment, $40K feeFRED ASTAIRE DANCE STUDIOS: $482K investment, $35K feeFITSTOP: $565K investment, $50K feeBODY20: $391K investment, $65K feeOptimize U: $421K investment, $50K feeTraining Mate: $462K investment, $50K feeFly Fitness: $475K investment, $50K feeDegree Wellness: $592K investment, $50K feeTrue Movement: $696K investment, $50K feeMayweather Boxing + Fitness: $503K investment, $50K feeFS8: $595K investment, $60K feeThe Camp Transformation Center: $411K investment, $50K feePickUp USA Fitness: $570K investment, $45K feeFleet Feet: $502K investment, $45K feePurvelo: $434K investment, $45K feeSASQUATCH STRENGTH®: $426K investment, $45K feeConquer Ninja: $479K investment, $45K feeIron Tribe Fitness: $453K investment, $50K feeAugment: $662K investment, $39K feeFITNESS 1440: $1.2M investment, $50K feeOHM Fitness: $634K investment, $49K feeStride: $467K investment, $60K feeSelf Made Training Facility: $794K investment, $50K feeOxygen Yoga & Fitness: $515K investment, $49K feeRockBox Fitness: $506K investment, $60K feeBODYBAR Pilates: $575K investment, $60K feeISI Elite Training: $539K investment, $60K feeVOLOFIT: $567K investment, $50K feeThe Yard Gym: $676K investment, $50K feeD1 Training: $620K investment, $63K feeClub Pilates: $717K investment, $65K feeJETSET Pilates: $610K investment, $60K feeUSA Ninja Challenge: $529K investment, $60K feePvolve: $624K investment, $53K feeSALTVAULT: $826K investment, $60K feeSafari Run: $775K investment, $40K feeNatural Pilates: $515K investment, $45K feeSNAP FITNESS: $774K investment, $40K feeVIBEFLOW YOGA: $548K investment, $30K feeFree Spirit Yoga Ninja Play: $520K investment, $50K feeKIDSTRONG®: $524K investment, $45K feeBASH Boxing: $1.0M investment, $40K feeWorld Gym: $1.3M investment, $25K feeFitness Premier: $1.0M investment, $50K feeStyles Studios Fitness: $1.3M investment, $40K feeThe Daily Pilates: $661K investment, $50K feeBody Alive Studio: $608K investment, $35K feeRumble: $825K investment, $60K feeStudio Pilates International: $692K investment, $50K feeBasecamp Fitness: $673K investment, $43K feeTHE LITTLE GYM: $638K investment, $60K feeDiscover Strength: $700K investment, $58K feeYoga Six: $678K investment, $60K feeAnytime Fitness: $722K investment, $43K feeSPENGA: $671K investment, $50K feeCHEER ATHLETICS: $942K investment, $75K feeBünda: $821K investment, $50K feeShoot 360 Gyms: $1.4M investment, $60K feeBFT: $916K investment, $60K feeORANGETHEORY FITNESS: $935K investment, $60K feeThe Hot Room: $943K investment, $60K feeVaura (Athletic Reformer Pilates): $1.1M investment, $100K feePause: $1.2M investment, $60K feeHydrogen Fitness: $1.9M investment, $50K feeWorkout Anytime: $1.5M investment, $45K feeYoga Joint: $1.4M investment, $50K feeUFC GYM: $3.1M investment, $50K feeThe Gravity Vault: $2.3M investment, $80K feeTA Tracy Anderson: $2.0M investment, $50K feeFitness 19: $2.2M investment, $15K feePLANET FITNESS: $3.4M investment, $20K feeRetrofitness: $2.6M investment, $29K feeCrunch: $3.8M investment, $35K feeGold’s Gym: $3.8M investment, $40K feeBIG AIR TRAMPOLINE PARK: $3.5M investment, $50K fee
ABCDF

Top Health & Fitness franchises

View Amazing Athletes details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Amazing Athletes logo

Amazing Athletes

120 contacts
Investment
$75K – $101K
Item 19 (Reported)
$258K
Units
171+22%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
Limited data
Health & Fitness
Report data issue
FDD '26
View Fleet Feet details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Fleet Feet logo

Fleet Feet

197 contacts
Investment
$352K – $652K
Item 19 (Reported)
$1.7M
Units
283+8%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
7.1%(n=28)
Health & Fitness
Report data issue
FDD '26
View Fred Astaire Dance Studios details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
FRED ASTAIRE DANCE STUDIOS logo

Fred Astaire Dance Studios

15 contacts
Investment
$298K – $665K
Item 19 (Reported)
$820K
Units
285+27%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
6.1%(n=33)
Health & Fitness
Report data issue
FDD '26
View Soccer Stars details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Soccer Stars logo

Soccer Stars

Investment
$70K – $102K
Item 19 (Reported)
$220K
Outlet subset
Units
170
SBA 7(a) charge-off
~0.0%(n=13)
Health & Fitness
Report data issue
FDD '24
View Burn Boot Camp details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Burn Boot Camp logo

Burn Boot Camp

411 contacts
Investment
$282K – $645K
Item 19 (Reported)
$681K
Units
365+13%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
2.2%(n=142)
Health & Fitness
Report data issue
FDD '25
View Crunch details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Crunch logo

Crunch

402 contacts
Investment
$2.1M – $5.4M
Item 19 (Reported)
N/A
Units
486+32%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
~0.0%(n=15)
Health & Fitness
Report data issue
FDD '25
View Clothes Bin details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Clothes Bin logo

Clothes Bin

63 contacts
Investment
$162K – $217K
Item 19 (Reported)
$359K
Outlet subset
Units
74+133%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
16.7%(n=20)
Health & Fitness
Report data issue
FDD '25
View Club Pilates details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Club Pilates logo

Club Pilates

73 contacts
Investment
$403K – $1.0M
Item 19 (Reported)
$988K
Units
1,179+36%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
0.0%(n=251)
Health & Fitness
Report data issue
FDD '26
View Gracie Barra details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Gracie Barra logo

Gracie Barra

68 contacts
Investment
$76K – $234K
Item 19 (Reported)
N/A
Units
367+43%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
~0.0%(n=16)
Health & Fitness
Report data issue
FDD '25
View Junk King details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Junk King logo

Junk King

131 contacts
Investment
$88K – $174K
Item 19 (Reported)
$552K
Units
171+44%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
6.5%(n=66)
Health & Fitness
Report data issue
FDD '26
View Stretch Lab details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Stretch Lab logo

Stretch Lab

336 contacts
Investment
$269K – $610K
Item 19 (Reported)
$556K
Units
485+228%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
1.6%(n=126)
Health & Fitness
Report data issue
FDD '25
View Shoot 360 Gyms details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Shoot 360 Gyms logo

Shoot 360 Gyms

48 contacts
Investment
$659K – $2.1M
Item 19 (Reported)
N/A
Units
42+167%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
N/A
Health & Fitness
Report data issue
FDD '25
View Planet Fitness details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
PLANET FITNESS logo

Planet Fitness

2590 contacts
Investment
$1.5M – $5.2M
Item 19 (Reported)
N/A
Units
2,568+10%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
0.0%(n=173)
Health & Fitness
Report data issue
FDD '25
View btone FITNESS details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
btone FITNESS logo

btone FITNESS

13 contacts
Investment
$224K – $545K
Item 19 (Reported)
$469K
Units
22+125%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
~0.0%(n=16)
Health & Fitness
Report data issue
FDD '25
View The Little Gym details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
THE LITTLE GYM logo

The Little Gym

220 contacts
Investment
$519K – $757K
Item 19 (Reported)
N/A
Units
219+26%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
9.2%(n=261)
Health & Fitness
Report data issue
FDD '25
View Stretchmed details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier

Stretchmed

32 contacts
Investment
$118K – $253K
Item 19 (Reported)
$519K
Outlet subset
Units
31+182%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
~0.0%(n=12)
Health & Fitness
Report data issue
FDD '25
View We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym logo

We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym

97 contacts
Investment
$163K – $337K
Item 19 (Reported)
N/A
Units
97+71%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
9.1%(n=66)
Health & Fitness
Report data issue
FDD '25
View Kidstrong® details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
KIDSTRONG® logo

Kidstrong®

100 contacts
Investment
$448K – $600K
Item 19 (Reported)
N/A
Units
131+133%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
0.0%(n=31)
Health & Fitness
Report data issue
FDD '25
View Bodyrok details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
BODYROK logo

Bodyrok

68 contacts
Investment
$269K – $1.0M
Item 19 (Reported)
N/A
Units
47+143%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
Limited data
Health & Fitness
Report data issue
FDD '26
View Fitness Machine Technicians FMT details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Fitness Machine Technicians FMT logo

Fitness Machine Technicians FMT

1 contacts
Investment
$66K – $128K
Item 19 (Reported)
$467K
Outlet subset
Units
140+28%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
N/A
Health & Fitness
Report data issue
FDD '25

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