10 Gym and Fitness Brands for Franchises to Buy in 2024
With the global market projected to reach $79.66 billion by 2029, here are 10 gym and fitness brands for franchises to buy in 2024.
· 1851 Franchise· January 18, 2024
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Anytime Fitness — page 6
Anytime Fitness is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 310 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Baleo Fitness, a large Anytime Fitness franchisee, has grown to over 100 locations in 15 states [[2026-10-29 How Anytime Fitness Operator Baleo Hit 100 (6204eb)]]. * Anytime Fitness has acquired 10 clubs in France through its local master franchisee, adding 10 locations and 14,000 members to its network [[2026-08-11 Anytime Fitness Acquires 10 Clubs in France, a Key European Growth Market (550efe)]]. * Blue Star Investments, led by CEO Luke Andrus, aims to become the largest franchise group in the Anytime Fitness system, having nearly doubled its locations from 46 to 83 in less than two years [[2026-07-10 Bulking Up CEO Targets Top Spot in Anytime Fitness System (a0d26f)]]. * Anytime Fitness has adopted a self-employed trainer model in six London clubs through a partnership with Your Personal Training [[2026-04-24 Anytime Fitness Adds Self-Employed Trainer Model in London (bb6f57)]]. * John Thuringer, formerly of Anytime Fitness, has been named vice president of franchise growth at WellBiz Brands [[2026-08-31 WellBiz Brands Announces John Thuringer as Vice President of Franchise Growth (d11ed5)]]. * The fitness industry continues to grow, driven by shifts towards strength training and recovery, as well as the use of technology such as artificial intelligence [[2026-10-29 Franchise Times Ranks the Largest Fitness Franchisees (c17a72)]]. * Anytime Fitness multi-unit franchisee Amanda Rainsberger uses data to inform decisions and drive profitability, emphasizing the importance of unit-level economics and data visibility [[2026-07-03 Clarity Is King Unit-Level Data Points the Way to Profitability (f9d12b)]]. * The International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) has identified a 'readiness gap' in the fitness industry, where personal trainers lack business skills despite having certifications [[2026-07-14 Report Personal Trainers Don’t Have the Business Skills Gyms Require (7fee56)]]. Filed under Fitness / Gym & HVLP.
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Army Vet Achieves Dream of Owning Gym with Workout Anytime Franchise
An Army vet has achieved his dream of owning a gym with a Workout Anytime franchise, which offers 24/7 access to fitness equipment.
· 1851 Franchise· January 17, 2024
Major Anytime Fitness Franchisee Acquired, Plans Expansion
Rainier Partners acquires Omega Fitness, a 70-gym Anytime Fitness franchisee.
· Athletech News· November 28, 2023
How Self Esteem Brands Drives Boutique Studio Growth
Self Esteem Brands drives boutique studio growth with 5,000 locations worldwide.
· Athletech News· November 25, 2023
Anytime Fitness CEO Sees 'Global' Opportunity With Apple Deal
Anytime Fitness is thriving as fitness consumers return to the gym in full force, with the brand recently forging an unprecedented partnership with Apple that grants U.S.
· Athletech News· November 14, 2023
Anytime Fitness Teaming Up With Apple Fitness+ to Offer Members an Unmatched Fitness Experience Anytime, Anywhere
Anytime Fitness teams up with Apple Fitness+ to offer members a free Apple Fitness+ subscription and other perks starting December 1.
· Franchising.com· November 3, 2023
Ahead of Global Franchisee Conference, Self Esteem Brands Shares Record-Breaking Q3 2023 Anytime Fitness Sales, Traffic Worldwide
Self Esteem Brands reports record-breaking Q3 2023 sales and traffic for Anytime Fitness, with double-digit increases in same-store sales and record-breaking traffic and reciprocity.
· Franchising.com· October 26, 2023
A Wax That Gives Back: Waxing the City® Hosting Holiday Season Razor Drive at Participating Locations Nationwide
Waxing the City launches a holiday season razor donation drive, collecting razors for local charities and offering discounts to clients.
· Franchising.com· October 25, 2023
Native Des Moines resident opens Top Rail Fence in Iowa
Native Des Moines resident Bret Staples opened the first Top Rail Fence location in Iowa, serving the greater Des Moines area.
· Franchising.com· October 12, 2023
Southern Classic Chicken Unveils Fresh, Modern Restaurant Prototype in Louisiana
Southern Classic Chicken unveils a new restaurant prototype in Louisiana, marking a step forward in its nationwide expansion plans.
· 1851 Franchise· September 28, 2023
Waxing the City Adds 55 Units to Growing Development Pipeline
Waxing the City adds 55 units to its growing development pipeline, citing innovation, quality, and personalized services as core differentiators.
· Franchising.com· September 14, 2023
Self Esteem Brands Announces AF National Franchising LTD as Master Franchisee for Anytime Fitness Clubs in All of Canada
Self Esteem Brands names AF National Franchising LTD as master franchisee for Canada.
· Franchising.com· September 11, 2023
Franchise Deep Dive: Frenchies Modern Nail Care Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data
Frenchies Modern Nail Care franchise costs, fees, profit, and data are detailed in a deep dive article, highlighting the brand's growth and expansion plans.
· 1851 Franchise· September 7, 2023
Fried Chicken, Drive-Thru and Family: How Southern Classic Chicken’s 35-Year-Old ‘Keep It Simple’ Franchise Model Is Earning Industry Best Sales Volume
Southern Classic Chicken has been tantalizing taste buds with its mouth-watering comfort food since 1989, aiming to be more than just another chicken franchise with a tradition of family values and quality.
· 1851 Franchise· August 30, 2023
Scooter’s Coffee Chief Sales Officer Tim Arpin Will Help Elevate and Expand the Brand Across the U.S.
Scooter’s Coffee Chief Sales Officer Tim Arpin will help elevate and expand the brand across the U.S., focusing on franchise recruitment and market strategy.
· Franchising.com· August 16, 2023
Self Esteem Brands Breaks Growth Records as Anytime Fitness, Basecamp Expand
Self Esteem Brands reports growth with Anytime Fitness up 10%
· Athletech News· August 1, 2023
Self Esteem Brands closes Q2 2023 with strong Basecamp Fitness growth, record-breaking performance metrics
Self Esteem Brands, parent company of Anytime Fitness and Basecamp Fitness, reports strong growth and record-breaking performance metrics in Q2 2023.
· Franchising.com· July 28, 2023
Self Esteem Brands Signs Anytime Fitness Master Franchisee in France
Self Esteem Brands signs Anytime Fitness master franchisee in France, expanding the brand to 41 countries and territories worldwide.
· Franchising.com· July 18, 2023
Club Pilates, Anytime Fitness Head to France as European Market Heats Up
The Xponential Fitness-owned Club Pilates and Self Esteem Brands-owned Anytime Fitness have announced significant deals that will advance the fitness industry in France while also propelling their companies’ global expansion plans.
· Athletech News· July 12, 2023
Self Esteem Brands Welcomes Anytime France as Newest Anytime Fitness Master Franchisee
Self Esteem Brands welcomes Anytime France as its latest master franchisee, expanding the Anytime Fitness brand into France.
· Franchising.com· July 12, 2023
Self Esteem Brands Brings HIIT Workouts, Waxing Services to Las Vegas
Self Esteem Brands expands to Las Vegas with new studios
· Athletech News· July 5, 2023
Self Esteem Brands Bringing Basecamp Fitness and Waxing the City to Las Vegas for the First Time
Steve Polk, an Anytime Fitness franchisee, is expanding his business to include Basecamp Fitness and Waxing the City in Las Vegas.
· Franchising.com· June 30, 2023
Self Esteem Brands Has Global Plans for Sumhiit Fitness, its New Interval Training Concept
A new studio concept has launched under Self Esteem Brands, Sumhiit Fitness, which aims to bring a group workout approach to high-intensity interval training.
· Athletech News· June 26, 2023
A Breath of Fresh Air: 10 Reasons to Buy a Frenchies Modern Nail Care Franchise
Frenchies Modern Nail Care , the nail care chain founded by the husband-and-wife team of Guy and Stephanie Coffey , has big plans for expansion and is looking for passionate…
· 1851 Franchise· June 15, 2023