Anytime Fitness is the UK’s largest fitness franchise, with more than 188 independently owned health clubs across the UK and Ireland. Globally, it operates in over 35 countries and serves over four million members.
Anytime Fitness is the UK’s largest fitness franchise, with more than 188 independently owned health clubs across the UK and Ireland. Globally, it operates in over 35 countries and serves over four million members.
Anytime Fitness provides an outstanding business model for our franchisees, allowing them to prosper and thrive. Many of franchisees are attracted to our fixed franchise fee and lean staff model to maximise profit margins, as well as a great work-life balance.
Due to our unrivalled coaching culture, convenient locations, 24/7 access, and desire to support everyone to lead a healthier lifestyle, your club will become the centre of the community and help change people's lives.
We have worked hard to be able to provide you with a simple proven business model which is easy to follow, and great to scale up. Anytime Fitness offers the most comprehensive support structure and training programme available in the fitness industry, with round the clock guidance available to you.
As soon as you decide to open your first Anytime Fitness club, our growing new openings and development team, alongside our Support Office team and expert partners, will help you find your club location, negotiate and advise on all property matters. The opening process is overseen by a dedicated Presales Manager, helping franchisees capitalise on the all-important presale period and open with as many members as possible.
The support never stops and after successfully opening their doors, franchisees work with one of its dedicated Franchise Performance Coaches (FPCs), who have all operated health clubs at a senior level. Their ongoing coaching helps franchisees to run successful, profitable health clubs and maximise all revenue opportunities available to them.
Anytime Fitness franchise opportunities offer a reliable and predictable income and the freedom to choose whether you work in your club or employ a manager to take care of the business for you… get the work-life balance you've always dreamed of.
Why Choose Anytime Fitness?
Franchising with Anytime Fitness gives you the opportunity to improve the health and wellbeing of your local community, while positively changing lives. Becoming an Anytime Fitness franchisee provides a range of benefits, including:
Reliable, monthly direct debit income
Competitive financial rates and commercial terms due to Anytime Fitness’ established partnerships with market-leading partners, including banks, property agents and fitness equipment providers
Fixed franchise fee, regardless of membership numbers and total revenue
Lean staff structure to maximise profit margins
Working with a dedicated New Openings Team and Franchise Performance Coach with a wealth of fitness industry experience
Access to a range of experts across property, construction, operations and marketing
Great work-life balance
Since launching in the USA in 2002, Anytime Fitness has been on a constant growth trajectory providing members with convenient and affordable fitness options and leading customer service, setting it apart from its competitors and attracting a broad demographic of members. With all clubs now adopting a new global design layout, Anytime Fitness stands out from the crowd with our welcoming, open plan facilities, a leading online member digital offering and premium exercise equipment.
Thousands of franchisees worldwide are benefiting from Anytime Fitness’ business model, with a lean staff structure and fixed franchise fees allowing them to maximise profit margins and enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
Benefits of joining Anytime Fitness Franchise
Largest and fastest growing gym franchise globally
With over 5000 global locations, you’ll join thousands of entrepreneurs achieving business success with Anytime Fitness.
Property acquisition experts
With class-leading landlord and property agent relationships, we’ll find you the perfect location for your club.
Preferential bank funding options
Bespoke agreements from leading banking partners will help you fund a significant amount of your turn-key costs.
Leading support structure and systems
You’ll have access to over 30 industry experts and the most in-depth training and support structure in the fitness industry, with a combination of face-to-face, virtual and on-demand learning.
Work-life balance
Whether you’re looking to be hands-on with your club or become a multi-site owner, we provide comprehensive recruitment support to ensure the successful day-to-day running of your club.
What Does Anytime Fitness look for in a franchisee?
We’re looking for potential owners who are passionate about improving the health of the nation and making a difference to people’s lives. With joint venture opportunities and funding support available from major banks, you could be closer than you think to owning your very own health club.
No fitness industry experience is required and many of our franchisees choose to employ an experienced Club Manager to run their club. The Club Manager oversees the day-to-day operation of the club, with the role including sales, managing staff, ensuring the club is safe and clean and greeting members and prospects.
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