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WORLD GYM
World Gym franchises allow operators to own and run fitness gyms offering workout equipment, fitness training, nutritional items like shakes and supplements, amenities such as steam rooms, saunas, and tanning beds, online exercise content, and retail sales of exercise apparel and accessories. Franchisees must follow the proprietary WORLD GYM marks and a comprehensive system including operations manuals, training, supplier relationships, and design standards. The business targets fitness enthusiasts and health-conscious consumers seeking full-service gym experiences with both services and products.
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Franchise Costs
$1,250/mo royalty (increases by $50/mo each anniversary) + $165/mo technology fee + $249/mo required third-party software; brand fund not currently assessed (future max $350/mo).
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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Extracted Item 19 Section
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Unlock financial performance dataWORLD GYM Franchise Analysis
Fitness brands promising steam rooms, saunas, and branded shakes sound like a sweat equity dream, especially from a name evoking global muscle since 2009. Yet this system's quiet contraction and a trail of SBA financing raise eyebrows—does the FDD paint a picture of steady gains or a workout that's losing steam? Peel back the layers to see if World Gym's trajectory aligns with your capital.
Franchising since 2009, World Gym hit 21 locations in 2024 before dropping to 18 in 2025, a -14% contraction that signals caution in a competitive gym landscape. Item 20 discloses just 1 non-renewal, no transfers or terminations listed, but projected new units sit at a modest 1, hinting at tepid expansion. No Item 19 earnings disclosure leaves prospective investors blind to franchisee financials, a red flag forcing reliance on averages like 14 SBA loans averaging $781,964—suggesting hefty borrowing for builds amid slowing growth.
Entry hits hard at $452,500-$2,232,500 per Item 7, with a $25,000 franchise fee. Ongoing fees escalate: $1,250 monthly royalty jumps $50 annually, plus $165 tech fee and $249 third-party software, totaling over $1,600 monthly at start and climbing. A brand fund looms up to $350/month. Without Item 19, profitability stays speculative, but SBA data implies operators need deep pockets for this high-variance fitness play—system health metrics scream evaluate liquidity and market saturation risks before signing.
Analysis based on the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How WORLD GYM Compares
Key Insights
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Fitness Studios
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WORLD GYM Current | $453K – $2.2M | $25K | N/A | 18 |
| Planet Fitness | $1.5M – $5.2M | $20K | 7.0% | 2,298 |
| ANYTIME FITNESS | $539K – $905K | $43K | N/A | 2,271 |
| HOTWORX | $289K – $830K | $20K | N/A | 797 |
| F45 Training | $362K – $858K | $60K | 7.0% | 706 |
| Pure Barre | $314K – $629K | $60K | 7.0% | 617 |
Fitness Studios Average 56 franchises | $419K – $1.0M | $48K | 6.9% | – |
* 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
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for WORLD GYM franchisees (2010 – 2024)
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.
14 SBA loans on record
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2 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
2 Contacts Available
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Unlock contactsDue Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a WORLD GYM franchise ranges from $452,500 to $2,232,500. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000.