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Gym Franchise Break-even Calculator

Find the membership or revenue level needed to cover fixed costs and fees.

Use this gym franchise calculator to stress-test investment assumptions before you buy. Adjust fees, membership economics, and operating margins to match the FDD and local market.

  • Includes royalties and marketing fund drag on cash flow
  • Defaults reflect directional category ranges for planning
  • Return to the Gym Franchise Guide for brand comparisons and rankings

Built for gym franchise buyers, multi-unit operators, and advisors modeling unit economics.

Source: BizMetricsHQ leading U.S. gym franchise systems (2025–2026). Methodology

Assumptions

Members to break even (monthly)

1,352

Monthly fixed costs
$45,000
Contribution margin
74.0%
Monthly break-even revenue
$60,811
Annual break-even revenue
$729,730

Directional estimate only — rebuild with current FDD fees, local rent, payroll, and membership pricing before investing.