Fitness & Recreation Franchise Opportunities
Exercise, sports instruction and recreational facilities, including Pilates and youth sports.
- Published brands
- 63
- Median low-end investment
- $240,800
- Brands with Item 19 figures
- 49 of 63
- FDD years covered
- 2025–2026
Calculated from the low end of each brand's reviewed Item 7 total in its latest FDD. The low end is the cheapest disclosed scenario, not a typical cost. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Business models in fitness & recreation
- Gyms · 31 brands
- Sports instruction · 13 brands
- Recreational facilities · 9 brands
- Personal training · 8 brands
- Pilates · 2 brands
Brands
30 Minute Hit USAItem 7: $145,350 – $342,950 · 2025 FDDGyms · No Item 19 figures on file · 56 outlets
9RoundItem 7: $160,449 – $390,300 · 2026 FDDGyms · No Item 19 figures on file · 285 outlets
Ace Pickleball ClubItem 7: $817,750 – $2,404,850 · 2025 FDDRecreational facilities · Item 19 figures · 11 outlets
Aira FitnessItem 7: $49,274 – $237,825 · 2026 FDDGyms · Item 19 figures · 4 outlets
Alloy Personal TrainingItem 7: $272,357 – $534,417 · 2026 FDDPersonal training · Item 19 figures · 129 outlets
American Poolplayers AssociationItem 7: $22,220 – $30,759 · 2026 FDDRecreational facilities · No Item 19 figures on file · 358 outlets
Anytime FitnessItem 7: $539,329 – $905,482 · 2026 FDDGyms · Item 19 figures · 2,282 outlets
Aqua-Tots Swim SchoolItem 7: $1,619,820 – $2,939,590 · 2026 FDDSports instruction · Item 19 figures
Arthur Murray InternationalItem 7: $122,500 – $407,625 · 2026 FDDSports instruction · Item 19 figures
Basecamp FitnessItem 7: $513,073 – $832,511 · 2025 FDDGyms · Item 19 figures · 23 outlets
Big Blue Swim SchoolItem 7: $1,898,350 – $3,478,100 · 2026 FDDSports instruction · Item 19 figures
British Swim SchoolItem 7: $95,200 – $176,050 · 2026 FDDSports instruction · Item 19 figures
Burn Boot Camp Kline FranchisingItem 7: $221,324 – $823,123 · 2026 FDDGyms · Item 19 figures · 395 outlets- Club PilatesItem 7: $403,289 – $1,029,811 · 2026 FDDPilates · Item 19 figures · 1,179 outlets
Conquer Padel ClubItem 7: $1,119,250 – $3,035,750 · 2026 FDDRecreational facilities · No Item 19 figures on file · 0 outlets
CRUNCHItem 7: $2,147,500 – $5,367,000 · 2026 FDDGyms · Item 19 figures · 972 outlets- D1 SportsItem 7: $401,776 · 2026 FDDGyms · Item 19 figures · 160 outlets
Discover StrengthItem 7: $529,000 – $870,000 · 2026 FDDPersonal training · Item 19 figures · 34 outlets
DivaDanceItem 7: $56,700 – $226,200 · 2026 FDDGyms · Item 19 figures · 43 outlets
Exercise Coach USAItem 7: $97,100 · 2026 FDDPersonal training · Item 19 figures · 15 outlets
F45 TrainingItem 7: $362,300 – $857,700 · 2026 FDDGyms · Item 19 figures · 709 outlets
FIRE Fitness CampItem 7: $183,380 – $436,703 · 2026 FDDGyms · Item 19 figures · 23 outlets
Fit4MomItem 7: $2,745 – $28,685 · 2025 FDDGyms · No Item 19 figures on file · 211 outlets
Fitness PremierItem 7: $119,750 – $1,591,600 · 2026 FDDGyms · Item 19 figures · 18 outlets
Fitness TogetherItem 7: $259,283 – $574,159 · 2026 FDDPersonal training · Item 19 figures · 82 outlets
Fly Dance FitnessItem 7: $177,509 – $440,936 · 2026 FDDGyms · Item 19 figures · 10 outlets
Fred Astaire Dance StudiosItem 7: $298,000 – $665,000 · 2026 FDDSports instruction · Item 19 figures · 285 outlets- Freedom Boat ClubItem 7: $263,500 – $622,500 · 2026 FDDRecreational facilities · No Item 19 figures on file · 437 outlets
FS8 StudioItem 7: $349,300 – $840,700 · 2026 FDDGyms · Item 19 figures · 30 outlets
G-FORCEItem 7: $74,750 – $163,250 · 2026 FDDGyms · No Item 19 figures on file · 50 outlets- Gold's GymItem 7: $2,356,000 – $5,162,000 · 2026 FDDGyms · Item 19 figures · 182 outlets
GradumgswingItem 7: $330,000 – $680,000 · 2026 FDDSports instruction · Item 19 figures
GYMGUYZ Franchising LLCItem 7: $112,100 · 2026 FDDPersonal training · Item 19 figures · 154 outlets
Hi-Five Sports Franchising LLCItem 7: $33,850 – $588,400 · 2026 FDDSports instruction · Item 19 figures
Hot Ground GymItem 7: $163,000 – $317,000 · 2026 FDDGyms · Item 19 figures · 3 outlets- Hydrogen FitnessItem 7: $983,000 – $2,804,500 · 2026 FDDGyms · Item 19 figures · 2 outlets
ISI Elite TrainingItem 7: $266,000 – $645,000 · 2025 FDDSports instruction · Item 19 figures · 45 outlets
JazzerciseItem 7: $2,170 – $64,105 · 2026 FDDGyms · No Item 19 figures on file · 5,092 outlets
JETSET PilatesItem 7: $543,440 – $752,375 · 2025 FDDPilates · Item 19 figures · 40 outlets
Lil' KickersItem 7: $40,050 – $50,785 · 2026 FDDSports instruction · Item 19 figures
Live 2 B Healthy Senior Fitness Live 2 B Healthy Senior FitnessItem 7: $77,685 – $122,425 · 2026 FDDPersonal training · Item 19 figures · 21 outlets
M14 HoopsItem 7 not reviewed · 2025 FDDSports instruction · Item 19 figures- MadabolicItem 7: $331,000 – $635,100 · 2026 FDDGyms · Item 19 figures · 42 outlets
MaxStrength FitnessItem 7: $448,597 – $644,992 · 2026 FDDPersonal training · Item 19 figures · 22 outlets
My Gym Childrens Fitness CentersItem 7: $240,800 – $425,600 · 2026 FDDGyms · No Item 19 figures on file · 166 outlets- Nautical Boat ClubItem 7: $396,700 – $697,000 · 2026 FDDRecreational facilities · Item 19 figures · 51 outlets
- OHM FitnessItem 7: $378,500 – $2,670,000 · 2025 FDDGyms · No Item 19 figures on file · 17 outlets
ORANGETHEORYItem 7: $764,577 – $1,104,920 · 2026 FDDGyms · Item 19 figures · 1,224 outlets
Rolling Bones OutdoorsItem 7: $166,469 – $260,364 · 2025 FDDRecreational facilities · No Item 19 figures on file · 2 outlets
Send Me A TrainerItem 7: $89,498 – $342,398 · 2026 FDDPersonal training · No Item 19 figures on file
Shot of ArtItem 7: $137,150 – $330,050 · 2026 FDDRecreational facilities · Item 19 figures
SkyhawksItem 7: $44,800 – $121,500 · 2026 FDDSports instruction · Item 19 figures
Soccer ShotsItem 7 not reviewed · 2026 FDDSports instruction · Item 19 figures
Social IndoorItem 7: $85,500 – $810,700 · 2026 FDDRecreational facilities · No Item 19 figures on file · 68 outlets
Strive 11 FitnessItem 7: $173,500 – $279,000 · 2026 FDDGyms · Item 19 figures · 2 outlets
The Little GymItem 7: $420,324 – $722,773 · 2026 FDDSports instruction · Item 19 figures · 256 outlets
Toodley TownItem 7: $282,000 – $442,000 · 2026 FDDRecreational facilities · Item 19 figures- Tyg EnterprisesItem 7: $236,550 – $954,100 · 2026 FDDGyms · Item 19 figures · 9 outlets
UFC GymItem 7: $155,388 – $2,170,577 · 2026 FDDGyms · Item 19 figures · 59 outlets
Vertica FitnessItem 7: $198,000 – $348,775 · 2026 FDDGyms · Item 19 figures · 12 outlets
WORKOUT ANYTIMEItem 7: $1,091,700 – $2,325,400 · 2026 FDDGyms · Item 19 figures · 189 outlets
World GymItem 7: $101,500 – $2,232,500 · 2025 FDDGyms · No Item 19 figures on file · 18 outlets
Yoga SixItem 7: $533,999 – $1,026,853 · 2026 FDDGyms · Item 19 figures · 191 outlets
Fitness & Recreation matchups
- 30 Minute Hit USA vs 9Round
- 30 Minute Hit USA vs Aira Fitness
- 9Round vs Aira Fitness
- 9Round vs Anytime Fitness
- Aira Fitness vs Anytime Fitness
- Aira Fitness vs Basecamp Fitness
- Anytime Fitness vs Basecamp Fitness
- Anytime Fitness vs Burn Boot Camp Kline Franchising
- Basecamp Fitness vs Burn Boot Camp Kline Franchising
- Basecamp Fitness vs CRUNCH
- Burn Boot Camp Kline Franchising vs CRUNCH
- Burn Boot Camp Kline Franchising vs D1 Sports
Questions to research for any fitness & recreation franchise
- Which Item 7 format matches the business you would actually open, and what does the high end include?
- What are the recurring Item 6 charges beyond royalty: brand fund, technology, minimums?
- If Item 19 is disclosed, which locations does it cover, and which were excluded?
- How many outlets opened, closed or transferred in Item 20, and can you call former owners?
How we read FDDs · Glossary · Under $50k · Under $100k · Under $150k