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Anytime Fitness

2012 Franchise 500
#11
At a Glance

Products & Services: Fitness center

Number of Locations: 1,635

Total Investment: $46.3K - 321.9K

Founded: 2001

Began Franchising: 2002

Private Owned

Franchise Units

Year U.S. Canadian International Company Owned
2011 1,468 34 123 10
2010 1,291 22 45 13
2009 1,082 10 19 15
2008 965 2 0 10
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $46,299 - $321,899
Franchise Fee: $18,999 - $24,999
Ongoing Royalty Fee: $499/mo.
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $150,000
Liquid Cash Available: $13,500 - $70,000
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
Franchise Fee
Startup Costs
Equipment
Inventory
Accounts Receivable
Payroll

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,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks,

Franchise Ranking History

Franchise 500®: #11 (2012), #18 (2011), #43 (2010), #47 (2009), #75 (2008),
Fastest-Growing: #10 (2012), #13 (2011), #12 (2010), #9 (2009), #13 (2008),
Low-Cost: #12 (2009), #19 (2008),
America's Top Global: #10 (2012), #16 (2011), #37 (2010), #41 (2009), #70 (2008),