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Snap Fitness Club

Snap Fitness Club

Snap Fitness franchises operate 24/7 fitness clubs offering members keycard access, group fitness classes, personal training, and advanced fitness technologies with high-quality equipment. The business model centers on franchisees developing and running these compact gyms under strict brand standards, including automated billing and proprietary operations, in a competitive fitness industry. They target individuals seeking convenient, affordable, round-the-clock workout options, competing with other gyms, chains, and public facilities.

460locations
$555K–$828K
Since 2004
ServicesChanhassen, MNLift Brands, Inc.www.snapfitness.com/us/franchise-opportunitiesDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$39,500
Initial Investment
$554,731 – $827,621
Royalty Rate
N/A
Brand Fund
N/A
Fixed Monthly Fees
$1,742 – $1,742

$725/mo Royalty + $518/mo National Marketing + $200/mo Local Marketing + $400/mo Local Marketing + $450/mo Technology + $159/mo Snap App + $45/mo Insurance Reimbursement Processing + $29.95/mo Medical Panic System + $0.73/member Membership Maintenance Fee + $7.25/new membership New Membership Fee

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$277,584
Median Gross Revenue
$234,451
Top Quartile Revenue
$522,423
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$116,106

Data Based On: Historical performance of 459 Franchised Clubs for 2025, excluding 1 club, as of December 31, 2025.

* Weighted average gross revenue for 459 franchised clubs in 2025 calculated from quartile data is $277,583.99, which matches the reported 'All Clubs' average of $277,584. Top quartile average revenue is $522,423 (115 clubs), second quartile average revenue is $278,393 (114 clubs), third quartile average revenue is $193,421 (115 clubs), and bottom quartile average revenue is $116,106 (115 clubs). Median gross revenue for all clubs is $234,451. No profit, net income, or EBITDA data was provided for franchised units.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $277,584

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How Snap Fitness Club Compares

Key Insights

  • Higher investment than 84% of Fitness Studios franchises
  • Top 10 largest franchise system in Fitness Studios
  • Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Fitness Studios
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
Snap Fitness Club
Current
$555K – $828K$40KN/A460
Planet Fitness$1.5M – $5.2M$20K7.0%2,298
ANYTIME FITNESS$539K – $905K$43KN/A2,271
HOTWORX$289K – $830K$20KN/A797
F45 Training$362K – $858K$60K7.0%706
Pure Barre$314K – $629K$60K7.0%617
Fitness Studios Average
56 franchises
$422K – $1.0M$48K6.9%

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 56 Fitness Studios franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth


Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States
1MN
69
2TX
39
3OH
29
4WI
28
5LA
23
6OR
22
7MI
22
8PA
17
9AZ
16
10IL
15
11CA
14
12WA
13
13NY
12
14VA
11
15GA
11

+32 more states

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SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Snap Fitness Club franchisees (20102025)

Total Loans
220
Average Loan
$186,005
Total Volume
$40.9M
Default Rate
7.3%

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.

220 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

490 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

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Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases9

Disputes include trademark infringement, breach of contract, non-compete violations, fee collection, and franchisee association claims regarding software adequacy and ransomware protection.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryYes

GGI Holdings, LLC (an affiliate of a former employer of Snap Fitness's Chief Administrative Officer) filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May 2020, with a reorganization plan confirmed in August 2020.

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
N/A
Non-Renewals
13
Reacquired
12
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
N/A
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
5

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a Snap Fitness Club franchise ranges from $554,731 to $827,621. This includes a franchise fee of $39,500.