A fitness franchise can be a great opportunity to become a part of but it is important that you choose a fitness franchise that has proven to be profitable. When considering the purchase of a fitness franchise it is important to thoroughly investigate the opportunity prior to purchasing it. The investigation process should include researching the franchise‚ asking the franchisor questions‚ speaking with former and current franchisees‚ researching.
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Below are a few fitness franchises that have low failure rates according to the Small Business Association:
| Ranking | Franchise Name | Startup Costs |
| 1 | Anytime Fitness Center | $46.3K – 321.9K |
| 2 | Jazzercise Inc. | $2.98K – 76.5K |
| 3 | Snap Fitness Inc. | $76.11K – 361.7K |
| 4 | Planet Fitness | $673.1K – 1.66M |
| 5 | Gold’s Gym | $898.5K – 3.89M |
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