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Gold’s Gym vs Premier Martial Arts

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Gold’s Gym and Premier Martial Arts are health & fitness franchises. Gold’s Gym requires an investment of $2.4M – $5.2M while Premier Martial Arts requires $184K – $422K. In terms of revenue, Gold’s Gym reports higher average unit revenue at $1.8M. On SBA loan performance, Gold’s Gym has a lower charge-off rate (15.5%) compared to Premier Martial Arts (16.7%). FranchiseVerdict rates Gold’s Gym C (Average) and Premier Martial Arts C (Average).

Investment Range
$2.4M – $5.2M
$184K – $422K
Franchise Fee
$40K
$50K
Royalty Rate
Greater of 5% of Facility's Gross Revenue per month or $2,000 per month minimum
7.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.8M
$316K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
15.5% (169 loans)
16.7% (103 loans)
Total Units
182
175
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1999
2018
FDD Year
2026
2022