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Anytime Fitness
- Anytime Fitness, Inc.
Hastings, MN 55033
- (800) 704-5004 / (651) 438-5000
- (651) 438-5099 (Fax)
- Ms. Cathy Wandmacher, Franchise Sales
- [email protected]
Anytime Fitness is the #1 co-ed fitness club chain in the world. We've boiled our business model down to the core essentials which members expect. Our loyal family of preferred vendors supply our franchisees with quality products at the best available prices. Financial and real estate support available. More than half of our franchisees own multiple clubs. Enjoy the freedom of spending time with your friends and family - and the knowledge that you're making your community a better place to live.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 2002
Franchising Since: 2002
Operating Units
| Franchised Units | 2,015 | 98.8% |
|---|---|---|
| Company-Owned Units | 25 | 1.2% |
| Total Operating Units | 2,040 | 100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA | 1,682 | 83.5% | In 49 States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 59 | 2.9% | In 4 Provinces |
| International | 274 | 13.6% | In 12 Foreign Countries |
| Total | 2,015 | 100% |
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
|---|---|
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density | Units |
|---|---|
| Texas | 156 |
| Minnesota | 119 |
| Louisiana | 112 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia, Alberta
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General Information
| IFA Member | Yes |
|---|---|
| CFA Member | Yes |
| Franchisee Association? | Yes, is a member |
| Size of Corporate Staff | 162 |
| Site Selection Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance | Yes |
| Financial Assistance | Yes, Direct |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising | Yes |
|---|---|
| National Advertising | Yes |
| Regional Advertising | Yes |
| Local Advertising | Yes |
| Marketing Materials | Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/Rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads |
| Additional Services: | Grand Opening, In-House Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter |
| Other Marketing Support | Annual membership drive marketing package |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing | Included |
|---|---|
| Central Purchasing | Included |
| Field Operation Evaluation | Included |
| Field Training | Included |
| Initial Store Opening | Included |
| Inventory Control | Included |
| Franchisee Newsletter | Included |
| Regional or National Meetings | Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline | Included |
Training
| Hastings, MN | 1 Week |
Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth | $250K |
|---|---|
| Cash Investment | $80K |
| Total Investment | $78.6-345.5K |
| Average Total Investment | $212K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee | $29.9K |
|---|---|
| Average Franchise Fee | $30K |
| On-Going Royalty | $499/mo |
| Average Royalty | 0% |
| Advertising Fee | $300/mo |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees | 2 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) | 4,000 |
| Preferred Site Types | N/A |
| Encourages Conversions | Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? | Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? | No |
Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth | 3 |
|---|---|
| General Business Experience | 2 |
| Specific Industry Experience | 2 |
| Formal Education | 2 |
| Psychological Profile | 3 |
| Personal Interviews | 4 |
Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract | 5 |
|---|---|
| Term of Renewal Period | 5 |
| Passive Ownership? | Allowed, but discouraged |
| Area Development Agreements? |
Yes, for 2 years |
| Sub-Franchisor Contracts? |
Yes |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months | 400 |
|---|---|
| USA | Yes, All United States |
| Canada | Yes, All Canadian provinces |
| Overseas | Yes, Mexico, Aus., NZ, Eng., Scotland, Grand Cayman, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Qatar, Japan, India |
