EBITDA · margin

Gym Franchise EBITDA Calculator

Estimate EBITDA and margin after operating expenses and ongoing franchise 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

EBITDA after franchise fees

$77,000

Gross EBITDA (pre-fee)
$165,000
EBITDA margin input
15.0%
Royalties + marketing
$88,000
After-fee margin
7.0%

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