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Gym Franchise Startup Cost Calculator

Model franchise fee, buildout, equipment, marketing launch, and working capital.

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

Total startup investment

$550,000

Franchise fee
$40,000
Leasehold / buildout
$204,000
Equipment
$142,800
Working capital
$91,800
Launch marketing
$40,800
Other / contingency
$30,600

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