The real numbers on owning a Snap Fitness franchise
Fitness / Gym · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
CDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$554,731–$827,621
Total fees
—
Outlets
468
Closure signals
12 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
9
What their own earnings claim actually says
Discloses revenue and operating income for 8 corporate clubs (avg $103K operating income) and sales/member counts for 459 franchised clubs by quartile. No franchisee net profit shown; corporate clubs may not reflect franchisee economics.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
Net loss of 87 franchised outlets over 3 years; consistent annual shrinkage with zero new openings.
Legal history (Item 3)
9 matters disclosed.
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The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $554,731–$827,621, including a $39,500 initial franchise fee.
How much do Snap Fitness franchise owners make?
Discloses revenue and operating income for 8 corporate clubs (avg $103K operating income) and sales/member counts for 459 franchised clubs by quartile. No franchisee net profit shown; corporate clubs may not reflect franchisee economics. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Snap Fitness franchise failure rate?
Net loss of 87 franchised outlets over 3 years; consistent annual shrinkage with zero new openings.
Is a Snap Fitness franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Snap Fitness scores C on disclosure honesty, and discloses 9 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: MN CARDS 36582-202605-03 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Snap Fitness or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.