Don’t just own a gym.
Own the gym that sets the standard.
Top owners reach c.£240K profit per club
Single or multi-club | Subscription income | Minimal staffing
Don’t chase attention. Earn it.
This is a platform for people who care about doing things properly. Who take pride in standing out. Who get that quality, reputation and obsessive detail are the ways to win.
You bring the mindset. We’ll give you the playbook to explore your limits.
You’re not selling memberships, you’re selling energy, confidence, longevity and a healthier future. Younger generations are drinking less, prioritising wellbeing and investing in themselves: the fitness lifestyle is only strengthening
We don’t punish your success
Most fitness franchises charge monthly royalties as a percentage of your turnover – the more successful you are, the more you pay them.
And who wants to do that?
Anytime Fitness franchisees pay a fixed fee, not a slice of revenue. So as your membership and turnover grow, your royalties don’t. Which impacts:
- How much profit you retain
- How quickly you can reinvest
- How attractive your business looks to future buyers
“I found that from day one the success of our gym, our business and a return on our investment were their top priorities which gave me a lot of trust to partner with them.” Guy Warner, Anytime Fitness Bishops Cleeve
Who cares that we’re the biggest fitness franchise in the UK and in the world?
Plenty of people, and they’ll have a big influence on your business.
- Consumers already trust the brand
- Landlords give you extra credibility
- Banks understand the model
With 5,600+ clubs on all 7 continents (yes, even Antarctica), this is a brand with genuine global reach. The Anytime logo does more than just sit on the wall in your club(s). It opens doors.
What separates the best franchisees from the rest is how hard they push the opportunities inside them.
“With existing knowledge and experience of franchising, I knew that being part of an existing, established brand would help me enjoy a quicker return on investment.” Sharon Thandi, Anytime Fitness Swadlincote
An asset-backed business
Clubs are full-scale gyms with broad member appeal, dominating the premium mid- market with 24/7 access and state of the art high-spec equipment. This creates:
- Higher membership potential
- A more substantial underlying business
- Stronger long-term resale value
Every club undergoes a structured five-year refresh programme, ensuring the brand stays modern, competitive and ahead of the market – protecting both your revenue and asset value.
Two pathways to ownership of your future
Nail your first club, learn the model inside out, choose your route.
Local Domination
Years 1–2 - Open your first club in a town or local community you know. Be hands-on and visible. Build a stable member base and strong cashflow.
Years 3–5 - Decide whether to consolidate at one club or add a second location. Potentially step back slightly from the day-to-day. Secure your future.
Scale an Empire
“We’ve rolled it into three sites already and are still on track to do five in five years which I think you’d struggle to do in many other franchises.” Connor Thorne, Multi-unit Franchisee
Years 1–2 - Launch your first club, learn the model deeply, optimise performance. Actively plan for scale once your first club is financially self-sufficient.
Years 2–5 - Open one club every year or so and grow to three, four, five clubs. Introduce an area manager while you focus on performance, people and spotting the next opportunity.
Beyond
Options to keep expanding, consolidate or plan your exit strategy.
Top portfolio owners run 10 or more clubs and work 15–20 hours per week – focusing on leadership, performance and growth rather than day-to-day operations.
Led by people who’ve done this before
The team leading Anytime Fitness UK aren’t working this out as they go.
They’ve already taken the brand through its growth cycle elsewhere, from early opportunity, through network expansion, into a more mature, valuable market. They:
- Grew the footprint to 600+ clubs
- Nurtured franchisees from first site to multi-site portfolios
- Prioritised club quality and brand consistency, not just unit count
- Increased club resale value from 2.5x EBITDA to 5x+
What that means for you…
- The playbook has already been proven, at scale
- The focus is obsessively on opening strong, profitable clubs
- They know what “great” looks like: how top franchisees operate, support needed, what to avoid
- Your business sits in a network that understands the road ahead – and how to stay in the lead
The owner’s role
Set the tone - Understand your club intimately: the mood, the service, the standards. You’ll know how it feels to walk in as a member, and ensure the club reflects your expectations.
Create a club people want to be in - Owners who thrive care about their members’ journeys and build teams that do the same. That’s what drives retention. That’s what builds reputation.
Lead a small team - When the average club has two full-time equivalents, HR or staff costs won’t keep you up at night. Hire well, set expectations, protect standards.
Drive member experience & retention - Our team will help you get plenty of sign-ups. You and your team keep them coming back with the atmosphere and experience you create.
Step back as you scale - As your portfolio grows, your role becomes increasingly strategic. Many multi-site owners ultimately work part-time hours while overseeing substantial businesses.
Supporting your success
Never opened or run a gym before? Don’t worry – we’ve launched thousands.
Your dedicated Presales Manager helps you maximise pre-launch buzz. Their focus is simple:
- Build awareness early
- Drive strong founding membership numbers
- Ensure you open your doors with real momentum, not a standing start Presale is treated as mission-critical because it sets the tone for what’s ahead.
Ongoing
You’ll then dovetail with an experienced Franchise Performance Coach, each of which
has run health clubs at a senior level and understands the realities. They’ll:
- Coach on operational performance and profitability
- Guide on member retention and secondary revenue streams
- Support with staffing, standards and local execution
- Challenge and keep you accountable as your business grows
The aim is to apply lessons learned from thousands of clubs worldwide to help you build a stronger, more profitable business… and, if you’re scaling, to support the transition from single-site owner to multi-site operator over time.
“Having a franchisor that’s been there and done it and is only ever a phone call away makes the process easy to follow. Most importantly, they want the best for both you and the brand and there’s something really inspiring about that.” Raj Hasib, Multi-site Franchisee
Investment & returns
Think you’ve got what it takes to hit an eight-figure EBITDA?
You’ll need £185K capital plus funding to open your first club – we can introduce you to our lender partners. The upside can be substantial:
- Operational breakeven can (and often does) happen in 2-3 months
- Top performers in the UK reach c.£240K profit pa per club
- Everyone’s chasing the main man in Australia: $20m EBITDA (yes, that’s $20m)
We don’t offer these figures as guarantees. But we do offer them as proven within the network and an insight into what the best franchisees are achieving.
Are you good enough to top them?
A good fit?
Whether you want to own an outstanding club or build a portfolio of them, the journey starts the same way: run the first one properly.
Get in touch to begin exploring how our vision could help you exceed your goals.
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