Fitness & Gyms: the real franchise numbers
5 franchises graded on how honestly they disclose owner earnings — with fees, failure signals and lawsuits pulled straight from the FDD.
Fitness franchises sell recurring membership revenue, but buildout costs are high, churn is brutal, and Item 19 rarely shows a clean profit. See which studios and gyms actually disclose the math. Total investment across these brands ranges from $314,411 to $1,282,500.