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The real numbers on owning a Crunch franchise

Health Club Franchise - Fitness · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
BDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$2,147,500–$5,367,000
Total fees
7% of sales
Outlets
486
Closure signals
13 ceased, 1 terminated
Lawsuits
2

What their own earnings claim actually says

Crunch Fitness only: 331 qualified domestic locations (94% reporting). Provides gross revenue ranges, EBITDA by age cohorts (12-59 months), active member counts. Crunch Select: no financial performance representations disclosed.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

13 closures in 2025; 1 termination; 31 transfers suggest mid-market saturation.

Legal history (Item 3)

2 matters disclosed.

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Crunch franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Crunch franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $2,147,500–$5,367,000, including a $35,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Crunch franchise owners make?
Crunch Fitness only: 331 qualified domestic locations (94% reporting). Provides gross revenue ranges, EBITDA by age cohorts (12-59 months), active member counts. Crunch Select: no financial performance representations disclosed. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the Crunch franchise failure rate?
13 closures in 2025; 1 termination; 31 transfers suggest mid-market saturation.
Is a Crunch franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Crunch scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 7% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 2 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 36375-202604-12 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Crunch or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.