Anytime Fitness franchise cost 2026: $539K–$905K
The 2026 Anytime Fitness FDD puts the estimated initial investment at $539,329 to $905,482 (Item 7, p. 26). It lists a $22,500 initial franchise fee and a marketing fund contribution of first year; thereafter varies based on purchases. Item 19 reports median total revenue of $398,982 (period: 12 month period ended February 28, 2026).
Quick answer. The 2026 Anytime Fitness FDD puts the estimated initial investment at $539,329 to $905,482 (Item 7, p. 26). It lists a $42,500 standard initial franchise fee and a marketing fund contribution of first year; thereafter varies based on purchases. Item 19 reports median total revenue of $398,982 (period: 12 month period ended February 28, 2026).
Key takeaways
- Estimated initial investment: $539,329 to $905,482 (Item 7, p. 26).
- The largest single line is "Leasehold Improvements" at $170,280 to $417,300 (Item 7, p. 26).
- Initial franchise fee (standard single location): $42,500 (Item 5, p. 15). Discounted and multi-unit fees also apply..
- Marketing fund: first year; thereafter varies based on purchases (Item 6, p. 21).
- Item 19: median total revenue of $398,982 (Item 19, p. 62). Sales are not profit.
- Outlets on file in Item 20 went from 2,330 at the start of 2023 to 2,282 at the end of 2025 (Item 20).
Estimated initial investment (Item 7)
Item 7 of the 2026 FDD lists the following ranges. These are the franchisor's estimates, not quotes for any specific location.
| Line | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise/Development Fee | $42,500 | $42,500 |
| Travel and Training Expenses | $1,500 | $2,425 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $170,280 | $417,300 |
| 3 Months’ Rent + Security Deposit | $33,500 | $58,700 |
| Construction Management Fees | $0 | $12,500 |
| Architect/Design Fees | $12,825 | $26,075 |
| Fitness Equipment | $139,873 | $157,936 |
| Technology Equipment Package | $37,857 | $45,462 |
| Supplies | $3,500 | $3,800 |
| Interior & Exterior Signs | $14,250 | $36,900 |
| Insurance/Bond | $2,900 | $3,450 |
| Furniture & Fixtures | $15,200 | $15,200 |
| Additional Funds – 3 Months | $47,394 | $49,194 |
| Miscellaneous Opening Costs | $6,750 | $7,910 |
| Pre-Sale/Grand Opening Advertising | $11,000 | $23,000 |
| Total | $539,329 | $905,482 |
Fees (Items 5 and 6)
| Fee | Amount | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee - veterans, existing franchisees, Club Purple, and Club Platinum | $22,500 | — |
| Development Fee - 2 locations | $45,000 | — |
| Development Fee - 4 locations | $90,000 | — |
| Development Fee - 5+ locations, each | $22,500 | — |
| AF Coaching Training - existing franchisee | $250 | — |
| Compliance Drawing - renewal or transfer | $250 | — |
| Additional Compliance Drawing | $250 | — |
| Grand Opening and Ramp Up Program | $11,000 | — |
| Initial Franchise Fee - standard 1 location | $42,500 | — |
| Development Fee - 3 locations | $67,500 | — |
| ProVision Technology System package | $37,857 | — |
| Monthly Fee | $842 | per month per center; franchisor may replace with royalty up to 8% of Gross Revenue |
| General Advertising and Marketing Fee | $900 | per month per center; may not exceed greater of $900 per month or 3% of Gross Revenue |
| Grand Opening and Ramp Up Program | $11,000 | per center |
| Base Technology Fee | $799 | per month per center |
| Pre Transfer / Renewal Technology Inspection Fee | $550 | per inspection |
| AF Coaching Registration Fee | $250 | per person |
| On-Site Relaunch Training or Additional Assistance Fees | $4,000 | per training or club sale |
| On-Site Relaunch Re-booking Fees | $2,000 | for each re-booking |
| On-Site Training Cancellation Fees | $0 | depending on training type and cancellation timing |
| No Show Fees | $750 | or actual costs of rescheduling travel, whichever is greater |
| Charitable Contribution | $100 | per month |
| Inspection Fee | $50 | per inspection after failure |
| Peer Compliance Committee Default Fee | $0 | per violation, per month |
| Standard Default Fee | $0 | per violation per month |
| Marketing Materials | $5,000 | first year; thereafter varies based on purchases |
| Conference Fee | $499 | per registration; may not exceed $1,500 |
| Continuing Engagement Credit Fees | $0 | for each year failing to complete 1,200 credits |
| Customer Service Webinar | $250 | per webinar plus $250 per month until attendance |
| Renewal Fee | $7,500 | per renewal |
| Liquidated Damages | $10,000 | for each undeveloped center |
| Insurance/Bond Handling Fees | $100 | per occurrence |
| Club Enhancement Program | $1,000 | per month |
| AF Coaching | $500 | TNR) Revenue Reporting Fee (per missing report |
| Provider Program | $1,000 | training; ongoing fee is 7% of revenue, potentially up to 15% |
| Ongoing Purchases of Retail Products and Other Promotional Items | $1,000 | per year |
| Local Marketing Spend | $600 | per month depending on market tier; setup fee currently $350 |
| Healthy Contributions Fitness Incentive Program - initial fees | $0 | set-up per program and member enrollment fees |
| AF Coaching Fees | $0 | per center per month; 1-3 centers $149, 4-9 centers $109, additional centers $0 |
| Transfer Fee | $9,999 | per transfer; $25,000 before opening and $9,999 after opening |
| Healthy Contributions Fitness Incentive Program - ongoing fees | $0 | per program/month, per active member transaction, and per member/month maintenance |
Financial performance (Item 19)
These figures are reported by the franchisor. Read the population, period and basis before comparing them with anything else, and remember that gross sales are not profit.
| Metric | Statistic | Value | Period | Who is counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | average | $446,814 per year | 12 month period ended February 28, 2026 | Not stated in our record |
| Total Revenue | reported | $2,048,737 per year | 12 month period ended February 28, 2026 | Not stated in our record |
| Total Revenue | reported | $90,337 per year | 12 month period ended February 28, 2026 | Not stated in our record |
| Monthly Membership Count | average | 660 members | 12 month period ended February 28, 2026 | Not stated in our record |
| Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization | average | $149,620 per year | 12 month period ended February 28, 2026 | Not stated in our record |
| EBITDA Margin % | average | $29 percent | 12 month period ended February 28, 2026 | Not stated in our record |
| Net Operating Income Before Manager Salary, Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization | average | $196,183 per year | 12 month period ended February 28, 2026 | Not stated in our record |
| Total Revenue | median | $398,982 per year | 12 month period ended February 28, 2026 | Not stated in our record |
Outlets (Item 20)
| Year | Outlet type | Start of year | End of year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | company-owned | 12 | 12 |
| 2023 | franchised | 2,318 | 2,298 |
| 2024 | company-owned | 12 | 11 |
| 2024 | franchised | 2,298 | 2,290 |
| 2025 | company-owned | 11 | 11 |
| 2025 | franchised | 2,290 | 2,271 |
Calculated: net change in outlets 2023–2025 = end of 2025 (2,282) − start of 2023 (2,330) = -48. Outlet counts describe the size of the system, not how individual owners performed.
Questions to bring to your own research
- Which Item 7 lines depend most on your local rent, buildout and labor costs?
- Which fees in Item 6 are fixed, and which rise with sales or at renewal?
- Which units are included in the Item 19 figures, and which are excluded?
- What do current and former franchisees say about the time it took to open and the costs they actually paid?
Sources and method
Every figure above comes from the Anytime Fitness 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document and was checked against the document by a reviewer before it appeared on Franopolis. Figures marked "Calculated" are Franopolis arithmetic, with the formula shown. This entry is not investment, legal or tax advice, and it does not rank or recommend any franchise.
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