--- title: "10 Gym Franchises to Consider for 2024" url: https://burnaze.com/article/9c20d993-6e47-4578-b740-0e67f424a59a source: "1851 Franchise" original_url: https://1851franchise.com/10-gym-franchises-that-are-likely-to-keep-growing-2724930 category: "Gym & HVLP" industry: "Fitness" segment: "Gym & HVLP" published: 2024-03-02T14:09:01.000Z modified: 2026-11-01T01:10:27.639Z image: https://newimage.1851franchise.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=85,format=webp,width=1280,height=720/story/featureImage/e3c3de3e37a9547712b174f982076c1e1444.jpg --- # 10 Gym Franchises to Consider for 2024 **TL;DR:** Gym memberships have grown from 50 million in 2010 to 64 million in 2019, with a pattern of steady growth over the past decade. The fitness industry continues to grow, presenting opportunities for franchisees in the market. *originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2024-03-02. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/10-gym-franchises-that-are-likely-to-keep-growing-2724930).* ## Story Gym memberships increased from 50 million in 2010 to 64 million in 2019, with a pattern of steady growth over the past decade. Fitness has become a top priority for many consumers, especially in the aftermath of the pandemic where many realized just how important health is. As members of the public are starting to recognize investing in their own fitness is well worth it, franchisees are recognizing that investing in a fitness concept is a lucrative venture. These 10 gym franchise concepts are increasingly popular and are well positioned for continued growth. **Initial Investment:** $474,552 to $970,097 Anytime Fitness has seen continued growth over the years and shows no sign of slowing down. Members enjoy personalized fitness plans, 24/7 access and a variety of fitness equipment. The brand has 2,342 locations in the U.S., but over 5,000 locations worldwide. **Initial Investment:** $374,624 to $491,275 RockBox Fitness is a boutique fitness concept centered around boxing group fitness sessions. The brand aims to improve the fitness of its members while they learn a new skill and feel a sense of belonging in a new community. **Initial Investment:** $179,075 to $392,475 Orangetheory uses heart-rate based practices, such as heart-rate interval training, to build a fitness program that improves energy and stamina. The brand specializes in group training sessions. **Initial investment:** $1,625,600 to $4,921,000 Planet Fitness has a $10 monthly membership fee that is much lower than many of its competitors in the box gym franchise industry. The brand’s concept is focused on creating a “judgment-free zone” that is approachable for all, whether they’re new or experienced in fitness. **Initial investment:** $784,950 to $2,073,050 Workout Anytime is a box-style gym that is open 24 hours, making workouts convenient for anyone’s schedule. The gym concept offers a wide variety of gym equipment as well as personal training opportunities for members at a relatively low cost. **Initial Investment:** $75,710 to $109,140 Kika Stretch Studios uses certified instructors to guide members on stretching techniques and methods to improve relaxation, muscle tension and pain. The brand offers private rooms and one-on-one sessions. **Initial Investment:** $668,000 to $3,488,000 Crunch Fitness offers a wide variety of fitness and training opportunities to members, including a high intensity interval training zone, one-on-one personal training and group fitness classes in cycling, weight lifting, zumba and barre. **Initial Investment:** $140,000 to $225,000 Blitz45 Fitness uses a four step method approach: discover, ignite, strengthen, maintain. Members have access to a variety of fitness equipment and workouts such as sandbag workouts and sled training. **Initial Investment:** $198,650 to $446,250 Pure Barre’s full-body workout sessions focus on low-impact, small movements that aim to improve strength, cardio and flexibility. Members also have access to online classes with class-streaming options. **Initial Investment:** $150,330 to $406,500 Burn Boot Camp offers members a 45 minute small group-style boot camp workout that improves strength and conditioning. The workouts can be modified depending on each member’s fitness level. Members also have access to onsite childcare while they work out. As the fitness industry continues to grow, so will the opportunities for franchisees in this market. While big box-style gyms offer a large variety of equipment and low membership costs, boutique-style fitness studios offer a niche experience to those who are looking to try something new and make working out enjoyable; in fact, boutique fitness studios are experiencing the highest rate of growth among competitors. All fitness concepts are situated in a booming industry that entrepreneurs surely want to take advantage of. ## Entities - 1851 Franchise (publication) - franchise growth (topic) - Fitness (sector) - fitness industry (topic) - Planet Fitness (company) - boutique fitness (topic) - Workout Anytime (company) - Anytime Fitness (company) - Crunch Fitness (company) - Pure Barre (company) - Burn Boot Camp (company) - Orangetheory (company) --- Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/10-gym-franchises-that-are-likely-to-keep-growing-2724930). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/9c20d993-6e47-4578-b740-0e67f424a59a).