Business Description

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:	850	98.8%
Company-Owned Units:	10	1.2%
Total Operating Units:	860	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 855 99.4% In 45 States Canada: 4 0.5% In 2 Canadian Provinces International: 1 0.1% In 2 Foreign Countries   Total: 860 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Louisiana	52
2. Minnesota	106
3. Wisconsin	57

Registered in 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

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$10K
Cash Investment:	$10K
Total Investment:	$35K-$249K
Average Total Investment:	$142K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$14,999
Average Franchise Fee:	$15K
On-Going Royalty:	$419/mo
Average Royalty:	0%
Advertising Fee:	$150/mo

Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 4,000

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	2
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	4
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 2 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	80
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:	No
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
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Hastings, MN	1 week
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 400 U.S.: Yes, All 50 states Canada: Yes, All Canadian provinces Overseas: Yes, India, China, Japan, Aus., Europe & Middle East	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Anytime Fitness.   •  Franchise Video   •  Marketing Brochure   •  Pre-Qualifier Application   •  Promotional Items   •  UFOC