Anytime Fitness is the UK’s largest fitness franchise, with over 188 clubs across the UK and Ireland. As a globally recognised brand and providing the most comprehensive support structure and training in the fitness industry, you have the chance to prosper and thrive by owning your own health club.

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"Officially the world's fastest growing fitness club!" IHRSA

Since launching in the USA in 2002, Anytime Fitness has been on a constant growth trajectory and now serves over four million members at over 5,000 clubs across the world.

Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Anytime Fitness provides members with convenient and affordable fitness options and leading customer service, setting it apart from its competitors and attracting a broad demographic of members. With all clubs now adopting a new global design layout, Anytime Fitness stands out from the crowd with our welcoming, open plan facilities, a leading online member digital offering and premium exercise equipment.

Thousands of franchisees worldwide are benefiting from Anytime Fitness’ business model, with a lean staff structure and fixed franchise fees allowing them to maximise profit margins and enjoy a healthy work-life balance.

Don’t just make a living, make a difference

You don’t need fitness industry experience to own an Anytime Fitness club, what’s more important is a passion for improving the health of the nation and making a difference to people’s lives.

Minimum personal investment starts from £170,000, with additional funding of up to 70% of your total turn-key costs available from leading banking partners, including Barclays, Natwest and Lloyd’s Bank.

With joint venture opportunities available, you could be closer than you think to owning your own Anytime Fitness club.

Anytime, anywhere

Franchising opportunities with Anytime Fitness are available across the UK and Ireland.

Due to a recent change in legislation, there are now greater opportunities to open an Anytime Fitness club on the high street. The amendment to the Uses Classes Order means there are fewer planning obstacles when moving into previous retail units and allowing a quicker turnaround for facilities in sought-after, high footfall locations.

Non-stop support

From the moment you sign your franchise agreement, you will have immediate access to over 30 industry experts and Anytime Fitness’ market-leading partners.

Our expert team will coach you at every stage of your franchise journey, initially working with our new openings and development team to help you find your perfect site, negotiating competitive financial rates and commercial terms on your behalf.

A dedicated Presales Manager will oversee the all-important presale stage, working with you to ensure you open with as many members as possible. After successfully opening your doors, you will be assigned a dedicated Franchise Performance Coach (FPC), who have all operated health clubs at a senior level. Their ongoing coaching helps you to run successful, profitable health clubs and maximise all revenue opportunities available to them.

Why Anytime Fitness?

Choosing which franchise model to invest in for your future is one of the biggest decisions you will make, so here are just a few reasons why the Anytime Fitness family keeps growing:

Reliable, monthly direct debit income
Competitive financial rates and commercial terms due to Anytime Fitness’ established partnerships with market-leading partners, including banks, property agents and fitness equipment providers
Fixed franchise fee, regardless of membership numbers and total revenue
Lean staff structure to maximise profit margins
Working with a dedicated New Openings Team and Franchise Performance Coach with a wealth of fitness industry experience
Access to a range of experts across property, construction, operations and marketing
Great work-life balance

Since 2010, 60% of our UK franchisees own more than one territory, making the business benefits even greater.

If you have the minimum liquid capital of £170,000 or more, an Anytime Fitness franchise is a great business opportunity, so get in touch TODAY!

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Suburban Locations To Be Key Part of Anytime Fitness' Growth As 'Donut Effect' Continues

July 20, 2023

Anytime Fitness is set for an exciting second half of 2023, with a series of gym openings scheduled before the end of the year.

At the heart of this growth will be gym openings in traditionally more suburban areas, which are continuing to benefit from increased spending and relocation numbers due to changing consumer habits, also known as the ‘donut effect’.

The fitness industry has benefited significantly from this, with data from 15 Anytime Fitness gyms in suburban areas showing a 19% increase in turnover between January and March 2023, compared to the same period in 2022. In addition, member spend increased by 14% and average visits per month of its members rose by 9%.

This trend is set to continue and as Anytime Fitness expands its presence in the UK, openings in suburban areas will contribute significantly to its growth.
“The right location is integral to owning a successful gym and we’ve got a strong pipeline of openings in 2023 and beyond,” said Daniel Penn, Head of Network Development at Anytime Fitness UK. “Our industry’s recovery in the past two years has put us in a stronger position than ever with landlords, who see the benefits and long-term stability of gym operators.

“With hybrid working here to stay, suburban locations are a fantastic opportunity for us as you’re seeing a greater number of home workers and relocation to these areas. This is something seen by the hospitality industry too and given the population’s increased consideration to their health and wellbeing, there is significant demand for gyms in these locations.”

One of Anytime Fitness’ key property partners is real estate services provider Savills, who recently found that increased consumer spending in Outer London areas to be as high as 30%^[1], demonstrating the scale of the opportunity that’s available.

“The property landscape continues to evolve every year and there continue to be so many opportunities out there,” said Jess Hill, Retail and Leisure Surveyor at Savills. “In the past three years, we’ve seen an overhaul of planning classes, significant retail casualties and businesses diversifying their models, such as Sainsbury’s bringing the majority of Argos units into their stores.

“Leisure businesses, particularly gyms, are an increasingly attractive client for landlords to work. Alongside hospitality businesses, gyms can play a key role in breathing new life into high streets and are well placed to take advantage of the potentially lucrative opportunities available to them in more suburban locations.”

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