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At a Glance
Products & Services: Fitness center
Number of Locations: 2,071
Total Investment: $56.3K - 353.9K
Founded: 2001
Began Franchising: 2002
About Anytime Fitness
Anytime Fitness clubs are open 24 hours a day every day of the year, thanks to security systems that allow members to access the clubs during unstaffed hours. The company, which began franchising in 2002, is expanding worldwide.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2013 | 1,722 | 49 | 284 | 16 |
| 2012 | 1,620 | 47 | 223 | 16 |
| 2011 | 1,468 | 34 | 123 | 10 |
| 2010 | 1,291 | 22 | 45 | 13 |
| 2009 | 1,082 | 10 | 19 | 15 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $56,299 - $353,900
Franchise Fee: $20,999 - $26,999
Ongoing Royalty Fee: $499/mo.
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $20,999 - $26,999
Ongoing Royalty Fee: $499/mo.
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $250,000
Liquid Cash Available: $70,000 - $100,000
Operations
40% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 3 days minimum. At franchisee's location: 3 days minimum. Ongoing training
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives, Lease Negotiation
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Franchise Ranking History
Low-Cost: #12 (2009),
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