How much revenue does a Crunch franchise make?

According to the 2024 FDD, the average gross revenue for a Crunch franchise is $2,435,886.42. The median revenue is $2,169,086.

How much profit can you make with a Crunch franchise?

Based on the financial performance data in the FDD, estimated profit for a Crunch franchise ranges from $621,841 to $896,731 per year. Actual results vary based on location, management, and market conditions.

How many Crunch franchise locations are there?

As of the 2024 FDD, Crunch has 367 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2009.

Can you get an SBA loan for a Crunch franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for Crunch franchises. Historical data shows 18 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for Crunch franchisees, with an average loan amount of $1,959,561. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is Crunch a good franchise to buy?

Crunch shows several positive indicators: established brand with 367+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

Crunch

FDD Year:

Crunch Franchising, LLC grants franchises for operating Crunch health clubs in three formats—Crunch Fitness, Crunch Select, and Crunch Signature—along with multi-unit and area development rights. Franchisees run fitness centers offering cardiovascular equipment, selectorized weight machines, free weights, group fitness classes, personal training, tanning, and online nutritional programs under the proprietary Crunch System. The business model targets the established health club market, serving a broad customer base from students to senior citizens amid high competition.

367

Locations

$918K–$3733K

Investment

Since 2009

Franchising

Health & FitnessDallas, TXLeonard Green & Partnerswww.crunch.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$25,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$918,000 – $3,733,000

Low: $918,000High: $3,733,000

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

5.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$205 – $205

Item 6 of FDD

5% royalty + 2% brand marketing fund + $205/mo (software $130 + technology $75)

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Median Gross Revenue

EBITDA Margin

Top Quartile Revenue

Bottom Quartile Revenue

Average EBITDA

Data Based On: 266 franchise locations in operating activity, segmented into Upper, Middle, and Bottom Thirds for Gross Revenue. Average EBITDA derived from a separate sample of 133 clubs open 12-60 months.

* Weighted average gross revenue calculated from 266 franchised locations (88 units at $3,842,687; 89 units at $2,164,923; 89 units at $1,315,856). Median gross revenue taken from the Middle Third segment's median. Revenue top/bottom quartile taken from the average gross revenue of the Upper/Bottom Third segments, respectively. Weighted average EBITDA calculated from 133 clubs across four operating duration categories (40 clubs at $896,731; 21 clubs at $705,117; 38 clubs at $788,702; 34 clubs at $621,841). EBITDA margin percentage calculated as weighted_average_ebitda / weighted_average_gross_revenue. Best guess profit range (low and high) derived from the minimum and maximum of the average EBITDA values across the four club operating duration categories.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How Crunch Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 89% of Fitness Studios franchises
Top 10 largest franchise system in Fitness Studios
One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Fitness Studios

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Crunch Current	$918K – $3.7M	$25K	5.0%	367
Planet Fitness	$1.5M – $5.2M	$20K	7.0%	2,298
ANYTIME FITNESS	$459K – $908K	$43K	N/A	2,290
F45 Training	$349K – $786K	$60K	7.0%	751
Pure Barre	$314K – $629K	$60K	7.0%	617
HOTWORX	$259K – $878K	$20K	N/A	578
Fitness Studios Average 55 franchises	$425K – $1.0M	$47K	6.9%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 55 Fitness Studios franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2023)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1FL

2CA

3TX

4NY

5NJ

6GA

7PA

8MA

9MI

10AL

11SC

12NC

13TN

14OH

15VA

+26 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Crunch franchisees (2013 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$1,959,561

Total Volume

$35.3M

Default Rate

0.0%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts

363 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases1

Financial performance representation and misrepresentation claims by a former area developer and franchisee owner.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

105

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a Crunch franchise ranges from $918,000 to $3,733,000. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.