CRUNCH
Crunch Franchising, LLC · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching CRUNCH franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
CRUNCH franchise operates fitness centers focused on providing an inclusive, no-judgments gym environment with diverse workout options and group fitness classes
Headline figures
CRUNCH quick facts
- Is CRUNCH a franchise?
- Yes. CRUNCH offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 972 outlets in total (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 75).
- How much does it cost to open a CRUNCH franchise?
- The CRUNCH Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $2,147,500–$5,367,000 for crunch fitness model total investment (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 27); $3,192,500–$5,277,000 for crunch select model total investment (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 29). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the CRUNCH initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $35,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 16). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does CRUNCH charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 5% · percent of monthly Gross Sales (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 18). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 2% · percent of monthly Gross Sales; franchisor may instead charge a pro rata share of actual marketing expenses (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 18). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does CRUNCH disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The CRUNCH FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 69). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many CRUNCH locations are there?
- The FDD reports 972 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 75). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is CRUNCH a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $2,147,500 – $5,367,000 (Crunch Fitness Model total investment); $3,192,500 – $5,277,000 (Crunch Select Model total investment); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 reports revenue for 331 franchised locations.
- 3Outlets grew by 126 in 2025, to 972 (Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
CRUNCH head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 2 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- Crunch Fitness Model total investmentPDF p. 27$2,147,500 – $5,367,000
- Crunch Select Model total investmentPDF p. 29$3,192,500 – $5,277,000
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 16
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- RoyaltyMain ongoing fee
26 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
Two separate populations, not a revenue-and-profit comparison. Revenue is not owner income.
Franchised locations
Revenue · 331 locations
- Who is counted
- 331 operating locations included in the chart above
- Period
- 2025
- Excluded
- the five affiliate related locations operated within the holding structure of the Company, 16 locations that were in presale and not open, 81 locations that were not fully operational for an entire calendar year, and 31 locations that changed ownership and one location that closed in Q1 2026
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue and memberships
- Period
- 2025
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of December 31 of each year of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 75
Net +238 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($2,147,500 – $5,367,000) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units went from 846 to 972 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 16
- [2]Item 19 — Franchised (331 locations) — revenue · PDF p. 69
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record · PDF p. 69; PDF p. 71
- [4]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 75
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
476 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Bankruptcy disclosed
Initial term
Franchisor financial statements
No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format and overlapping investment range. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
Owner participation
Territory language
Not reviewed
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Agreement term
Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 11 · PDF p. 47 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Training locations: Virtual meetings, Crunch U online, Club Support Center in Dallas, existing pre-sale locations, ABC Member Management locations, and the franchisee’s location
“The Crunch training program, known as Crunch University, consists of a multi-faceted approach including classroom or workshop training events hosted in our national Training Center in Jacksonville, Florida and at gyms throughout the network, virtual meetings and webinars, online eLearning courses, in-gym training, certifications and social learning in our online communities”
Note: Source specifies “national training center in jacksonville, florida,” not Dallas; other extracted locations are unsupported.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.