What's the investment? | Top Low Cost Franchise

The following relates to Anytime Fitness franchising in North America. For information about franchising outside North America, visit our International Opportunities page.

Anytime Fitness is recognized as a top-ranked, low cost franchise across all industries (see Franchise Industry Accolades). Both our initial franchise fee and ongoing monthly fees are extremely affordable, lowering the barrier of entry for club ownership.

The total estimated investment for each Anytime Fitness franchise ranges from $43,074-$298,074 USD, including an initial franchise fee ranging from $8,999-19,999 USD. Based on your budget and cash flow, your upfront costs can be minimized by leasing equipment and spreading your build-out costs into your monthly lease (although this may increase your rent).

Our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) provides you with in-depth information regarding the costs and expenses you can plan to incur when developing an Anytime Fitness club. These are estimates based upon the actual experience of ourselves and our franchisees, but they can vary by area of the country. To receive the Anytime Fitness FDD, please submit an application.

A key business strategy with Anytime Fitness is to keep your expenses low. Our compact facilities incorporate a simple--yet upscale--interior design, so you may not have to spend a lot on leasehold improvements. And, our franchise fees are much lower in comparison to other franchises, ours is a flat fee of $419 per month, not a percentage of sales. Keep in mind that expenses will vary based on the economics of your area, but our streamlined operations process may help you shave costs. Our experienced lease negotiating team can also assist you in dealing with landlords, equipment representatives, and other industry vendors.

Here's a list of the largest expenses typical clubs have and how we can help lower them:

• Monthly Lease | Lease negotiations can be tenuous. Considering the different lease terms, like triple net leases, gross leases, and CAM charges, deciding on a lease option can be daunting if you lack experience in dealing with building owners. Our real estate experts can help you achieve the lowest possible rate and make sure the lease is structured with your best interests in mind. See also: Startup Support

• Equipment Purchase | Our Franchise Consultants can work with you on choosing the best equipment for the size of your club and your budget. Our volume buying power may provide savings to you, as we are able to obtain discounted rates with preferred equipment vendors. We can make suggestions based your market demographics, area competition, your personal preferences, and our experience with other franchisees feedback. Our finance experts can assist you with leasing options and put you in touch with some of the best leasing companies for the fitness industry.

• Insurance | What type should you buy? How much should you have? Where do you get it? These are questions were used to handling. Let our insurance experts assist you with these important questions. See also: Enterprise Insurance Advisors

• Payroll | The biggest expense the average fitness club has is payroll (sometimes as high as 50%). Our exclusive systems integration allows you to run a safe and secure 24-hour operation with dramatically lower, if not completely eliminated, payroll costs.

The following is an example of average upfront costs:

THESE FIGURES ARE ESTIMATES OF THE COMPLETE INVESTMENTS IN SETTING UP AN ANYTIME FITNESS CENTER AND OPERATING IT FOR 3 MONTHS. IT IS POSSIBLE TO SIGNIFICANTLY EXCEED COSTS IN ANY OF THE AREAS ABOVE.

Some costs will vary in relation to the physical size of the fitness center. A lower cost center is one that would require fewer leasehold improvements and fewer equipment expenditures. Moderate and higher cost fitness centers may require extensive interior renovations and additional equipment. The above figures do not include extensive exterior renovations.