2026 FDD Issued Apr 29, 2026 Minnesota Commerce (CARDS) Checked Sep 28, 2026
Crunch Fitness Franchise Cost (2026)
A Crunch Fitness franchise costs an estimated $2,147,500 – $5,367,000 to open, according to Item 7 of the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). That total includes the $35,000 initial franchise fee (Item 5) and covers this format: Crunch Fitness club. Item 6 lists royalty: 5% of gross sales, subject to the conditions below.
- Total investment
- $2.15M – $5.37MItem 7 source and qualifications
- Franchise fee
- $35KItem 5 source and terms
- Royalty
- 5% of gross salesItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
- Brand fund
- 2% of gross salesItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
- Liquid capital
- $500KFranchisor website, checked October 29, 2026 · See conditions
- Net worth
- $2.5MFranchisor website, checked October 29, 2026 · See conditions
- Units (2025)
- 486Item 20 source and scope
- Franchise exit rate
- 3.2% / yrCalculated 3-year average; definition and source
What stands out about Crunch Fitness
Franchised clubs grew every year in Item 20, with openings rising each year and a net gain of 166 over the three years. Exits were few, mostly clubs recorded as ceasing operations for other reasons, for an average franchise exit rate of 3.2%. Transfers to new owners also rose each year. The former-owner list in Item 20 is the place to ask why owners sold or closed.
These are large clubs, and the startup range of $2,147,500 to $5,367,000 shows it. Leasehold improvements and equipment make up most of Item 7, and the build-out line alone spans more than a threefold range, so the building you find sets the budget. Crunch Select, the second format sold under the same agreement, costs more at the low end and comes with no Item 19 figures at all.
Crunch's local advertising requirement changes with club age and treats personal-training revenue differently from other sales. Item 6 compares a cap on total sales with an age-dependent amount calculated from sales excluding personal training. Annual sales cannot reproduce that monthly calculation. Item 19's $2,898,138 figure is the middle third's average, not a system-wide average. Its separate EBITDA statements describe affiliated locations, not independent franchisees; EBITDA, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, is not take-home income.
What are the initial franchise fees and financial requirements for Crunch Fitness?
Item 5 lists an initial franchise fee of $35,000 for Crunch Fitness. Check the cited Item 5 for payment timing, discounts and format-specific terms.
Crunch states these as combined minimums for all partners. These minimums come from the franchisor’s website, not from the FDD, and can change: Crunch Fitness franchise page (checked October 29, 2026).
The same for Crunch Fitness and Crunch Select clubs, new builds or conversions. Area and multi-unit developers pay a $35,000 development fee per club instead. Reduced, deferred or waived fees are sometimes offered (for example to veterans, large developers and new markets); new franchisees paid $0 to $35,000 in 2025. Each 30-day extension of the opening deadline costs $5,000, up to four extensions.
Source: Crunch Fitness 2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 16.
How much does it cost to open a Crunch Fitness franchise? (Item 7)
Source: Crunch Fitness 2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 26.
Item 7 of Crunch Fitness’s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document estimates the total cost to open one crunch fitness club at $2,147,500 – $5,367,000. This total includes the initial franchise fee.
| Expense Category | Low ($) | High ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| Architect fees | $35,000 | $60,000 |
| Permitting fees | $5,000 | $15,000 |
| Training expenses | $4,000 | $8,000 |
| Leasehold improvements | $950,000 | $3,000,000 |
| Fitness equipment, fixtures and other fixed assets | $850,000 | $1,500,000 |
| Opening inventory | $8,000 | $16,000 |
| Site selection travel expenses | $500 | $3,000 |
| Utilities, licenses, bonding and prepaid expenses | $30,000 | $100,000 |
| Professional fees | $20,000 | $50,000 |
| Signs | $25,000 | $50,000 |
| Office equipment, technology, furniture, graphics and supplies | $100,000 | $200,000 |
| Initial advertising | $45,000 | $75,000 |
| Insurance | $15,000 | $35,000 |
| Construction extension fee | $0 | $20,000 |
| Additional funds (3 months) | $25,000 | $200,000 |
| Total | $2,147,500 | $5,367,000 |
Other formats
| Format | Total investment |
|---|---|
| Crunch Select club | $3,192,500 – $5,277,000 |
For comparison, the median high-end investment among 7 fitness records without a source-review hold is $1,029,811.
The Item 7 table contains a separate real-property row referring to Note 4 without a numeric low or high (PDF p. 26). No zero-dollar property cost has been assumed; the numeric lines do not estimate purchasing or leasing a particular property.
What ongoing royalties and fees does Crunch Fitness charge? (Item 6)
Source: Crunch Fitness 2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 18.
Item 6 of Crunch Fitness’s 2026 FDD lists the charges below. Recurring charges and charges triggered by a transfer, renewal or other event have different conditions. Read each fee’s basis and notes before comparing rates.
How to read an Item 6 fee table.
| Fee Type | Amount / Rate | Payment Frequency | Notes & Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 5% of gross sales | Every period | Monthly, drafted automatically. Gross sales include membership dues, personal training and retail. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Brand Marketing Fund contribution | 2% of gross sales | Every period | The franchisor may instead charge a pro rata share of actual joint marketing expenses. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Local advertising | Varies | Every period | Monthly spend is the lesser of 7% of gross sales including personal training or the age-dependent amount: months 1-24, the greater of $10,000 or 8% of gross sales excluding personal training; months 25-72, the greater of $8,000 or 7% of gross sales excluding personal training; after month 72, the greater of $10,000 or 5% of gross sales excluding personal training. Brand fund contributions do not offset this requirement. PDF pp. 20-21. (Item 6, PDF p. 20) |
| Additional training or assistance | $500 – $1,500 | When it applies | $500 a day for sales and operations training; $1,500 for group fitness training (minimum three days); plus travel. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Re-inspection fee | $1,000 | When it applies | Plus travel, if a club fails an inspection. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Online enrollment processing | $5 | When it applies | Per online enrollment. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Franchise Advisory Council dues | Varies | When it applies | Membership is required. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Billing processing and credit card fees | Varies | Every period | Interchange and processor fees assessed by third-party processors and deducted monthly; amounts depend on transaction processing. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Audits | $5,000 – $20,000 | When it applies | Estimated audit cost, payable if an underpayment exceeds 2%. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Tax indemnity | Varies | When it applies | (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| New technology fees | Varies | When it applies | Not currently charged. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Approved supplier or product evaluation | $1,500 | When it applies | Standard fee plus expenses, or actual cost if higher. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Unauthorized supplier fee | $2,500 – $10,000 | When it applies | $2,500 for a first violation, $5,000 for a second, $10,000 for more. (Item 6, PDF p. 20) |
| Unauthorized operations fee | $1,000 | When it applies | Per day of operating before approval or against brand standards. (Item 6, PDF p. 20) |
| Offer of securities | $25,000 – $50,000 | When it applies | $25,000 for a private and $50,000 for a public offering, or actual review costs if higher. (Item 6, PDF p. 20) |
| Document review fee | $1,500 | When it applies | Or legal fees if higher, when a transfer candidate is presented. (Item 6, PDF p. 21) |
| Transfer fee | $1,000 – $10,000 | When it applies | $10,000 with a change in control, $1,000 without, or actual cost if higher. Development agreements: $10,000 plus $5,000 per club. (Item 6, PDF p. 21) |
| Renewal fee | $15,000 | When it applies | (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Relocation fee | $10,000 | When it applies | (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Indemnification | Varies | When it applies | (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Liquidated damages | Varies | When it applies | Royalties for 24 months (or the months left in the term) if the agreement ends early for cause or without cause by the franchisee. (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Club management software (ABC) | $159 per month | Every period | Paid to ABC Financial Services, plus transaction processing fees. (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Technology and IT support services | $75 per month | Every period | (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Development extension fee | $10,000 | When it applies | Per club, for a 90-day development extension. (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
| Unauthorized product or service fee | $250 | When it applies | Per day. (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
| Trade dress non-compliance fee | $250 | When it applies | Per day after notice and cure period. (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
| Administrative fee | $1,000 | When it applies | Per uncured non-monetary default. (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
| Interest | 18% of overdue amounts, per year | When it applies | Or the highest legal rate, if lower. (Item 6, PDF p. 24) |
| Remodel equipment | $250,000 – $1,500,000 | When it applies | When the franchisor requires a remodel. (Item 6, PDF p. 24) |
Explore annual fees and payback assumptions
This fee schedule cannot be reduced to the calculator’s simple sales-based formula. Enter your own assumptions and check them against the Item 6 terms.
Crunch Fitness startup investment and modeled fees over 10 years
Local advertising depends on club age, monthly personal-training sales and a lesser-of/greater-of formula. Annual gross revenue alone cannot supply those inputs. Item 19 also reports revenue by thirds rather than a system-wide average, so no combined fee or ten-year estimate is shown. See the fee amounts and definitions in Item 6 above. Open the calculator with your own assumptions.
Item 20: Crunch Fitness franchised outlet history
Source: Crunch Fitness 2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 80.
Item 20 Table 3 reports 481 franchised outlets at the end of 2025. The company-owned table reports a further 5 outlets. Our calculated average annual franchised exit rate is 3.2% across the 3 reported years, using the definition below.
| Year | Franchised at Start | Opened | Reported Exits | At End | Franchise Exit Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 315 | 52 | 8 | 359 | 2.5% |
| 2024 | 359 | 68 | 12 | 415 | 3.3% |
| 2025 | 415 | 82 | 16 | 481 | 3.9% |
Franchised units went from 315 to 481 over 3 years (+166).
Reported exits include terminations, non-renewals, franchisor reacquisitions and other cessations. A reacquired outlet may continue operating. How we calculate the exit rate. How to read the Item 20 outlet tables. Compare Crunch Fitness’s exit rate with other brands.
31 units changed owners in 2025.
How much do Crunch Fitness franchise owners make? (Item 19)
Source: Crunch Fitness 2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 69.
Item 19 of the 2026 FDD reports average gross revenue, middle third of $2,898,138 (2025, 111 of 331 franchised Crunch Fitness clubs open all of 2025 that reported financials; 49 (44%) above the average. The FDD reports thirds, not a system-wide average). Besides sales, Crunch Fitness’s Item 19 reports “Average EBITDA, clubs open 12–23 months”, “EBITDA of the median club open 12–23 months” and “Average EBITDA, clubs open 48–59 months”. The FDD says these operating-statement results are for affiliated locations and do not reflect independent franchisee activity. Each figure follows the franchisor’s own definition in Item 19, which decides which costs are deducted and whether an owner’s salary is one of them. None of them is necessarily an owner’s take-home pay.
See every Crunch Fitness Item 19 figure, with its period and sample.
Payback calculator (enter your own assumptions) Check any inputs against this record’s Item 7 startup costs and Item 6 fee rules.
How to interpret Crunch Fitness’s Item 19 figures and sample limits.
How long is the Crunch Fitness franchise agreement term?
Source: Crunch Fitness 2026 FDD, Item 17, PDF p. 57.
The standard Crunch Fitness franchise agreement runs 10 years, with renewal terms of 10 years.
Item 17 permits three successive ten-year renewal terms, subject to compliance, upgrading the club, notice, the current agreement, a general release and payment of the renewal fee.
How long does it take to open a Crunch Fitness franchise? (Item 11)
Source: Crunch Fitness 2026 FDD, Item 11, PDF p. 41.
Item 11 of the 2026 FDD states the time from signing a lease agreement to opening: typically 4 to 10 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Crunch Fitness
- How much does it cost to open a Crunch Fitness?
- Item 7 estimates $2,147,500 – $5,367,000 for a Crunch Fitness club. Leasehold improvements and fixed fitness equipment account for much of that estimate. A Crunch Select club has a separate range, and the table does not price the purchase or lease of a particular property.
- How much do Crunch Fitness owners make?
- Item 19 reports average gross revenue of $2,898,138 for the 111 clubs in the middle third of its 331-club sample. It is not a system-wide average or owner income. The separate EBITDA statements cover affiliated locations, not independently owned franchise clubs.
- What are the ongoing royalties for Crunch Fitness?
- The royalty is 5% of gross sales and the current brand fund contribution is 2% of gross sales. Local advertising is a separate monthly formula using club age and sales excluding personal training. Software, processing and other charges are listed in Item 6. The page does not combine them into a flat percentage or annual fee estimate.
Sources
Crunch Franchising, LLC Franchise Disclosure Document, issued April 29, 2026, as filed with the Minnesota Commerce (CARDS). Read the source FDD PDF. How to get this FDD yourself.
- Item 5: cited PDF p. 16
- Item 6: cited PDF p. 18
- Item 7: cited PDF p. 26
- Item 19: cited PDF p. 68
- Item 20: cited PDF p. 80
- Agreement term (Item 17): cited PDF p. 57
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Document & verification changelog
- October 29, 2026: Record updated.
- September 28, 2026: Source check completed against the recorded FDD.
- September 28, 2026: Initial cost profile published from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (issued April 29, 2026).