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Buy a Fitness 19 Franchise

Fitness 19 is an affordable, family-friendly fitness club franchise founded in 2003 by fitness industry veterans who set out to create a simpler alternative to traditional health clubs. Each club features state-of-the-art cardio equipment, free weights, strength and functional training areas, group fitness classes, and certified personal training. Select locations offer premium amenities including CryoLounge+ recovery stations and HydroMassage units.

The brand operates across multiple states, with particular strength in California and New Jersey. Clubs are sited near residential areas to maximize accessibility for local communities. Month-to-month memberships with no long-term contracts serve families and individuals seeking flexibility. A non-commissioned sales approach and kids’ rooms at select locations reinforce the brand’s family-friendly positioning.

Franchisees operate under protected territories with a 10-year initial franchise term, providing runway to build local membership. Club performance depends significantly on local team quality: personal trainers, group class instructors, and front-of-house staff are central to member experience and the retention rates that drive recurring revenue.

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Why buy a Fitness 19 Franchise?

Choosing to buy a Fitness 19 franchise means entering a membership-based fitness business with over two decades of operational history. The recurring revenue model, built on monthly memberships, provides a predictable revenue base when local membership retention is strong. The brand’s value-focused positioning keeps it relevant across economic cycles where consumers seek to reduce discretionary spending without abandoning fitness habits.

Non-commissioned staff and a no-pressure member environment are structural strengths that support longer member retention, reducing the churn that affects gyms with high-pressure sales cultures. Protected territories give franchisees defined local market rights, and a 10-year initial term provides the operating horizon needed to build and sustain a strong membership base.

Fitness 19 Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2003

    • Franchising Since

      2004

    • New Startup Cost

      $1,447,990 – $3,009,800

    • Avg. Resale Price

      Contact us for details

  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $15,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $5,000

      or direct costs including legal fees, whichever greater

    • Royalty Fee

      7%

      of Gross Revenue

    • Marketing Fee

      Not Disclosed

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      6

    • New Units Opened *

      1

    • Units Transferred *

      0

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      Not Disclosed

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

Fitness 19 – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Fitness 19 provides new franchisees with an initial training program of two weeks at corporate headquarters, covering club operations, systems, and management. Ongoing support includes marketing resources, operational assistance, and access to proprietary technology systems. Franchisees benefit from territory protections and ongoing field support provided by the franchisor. Resale buyers should confirm with Fitness 19 what onboarding and system access the franchisor extends to incoming owners when a unit changes hands.

  2. Ideal Owner

    A Fitness 19 franchisee is well suited to a hands-on local operator who is comfortable managing facility staff and building a loyal member community. Prior gym or fitness industry experience is helpful but not required; the more critical skills are staff recruitment and retention, day-to-day operational management, and the member service quality that drives retention rates. Community-oriented owners who are prepared to be actively present in their club, and who understand that recurring membership revenue depends on consistent local execution, fit the model well.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Fitness 19 appeared on Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500 in 2017 at No. 290, reflecting the brand's standing within the affordable fitness franchise category at that time. No verified ranking from recent years has been identified in publicly available sources. The brand has maintained a presence in the US fitness market for over two decades and built local recognition through its community-based club model. For resale buyers, brand-level recognition should be weighed alongside the specific unit's local reputation, including member reviews, community visibility, and territory history.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US gym, health, and fitness club industry was valued at approximately $47 billion in 2026 according to IBISWorld, with over 66 million Americans holding gym memberships. The affordable fitness segment benefits from resilient demand: as budgets tighten, budget-conscious consumers tend to maintain gym access by choosing lower-cost options over premium studios. For resale buyers, local market saturation, proximity to competitors, and the quality of the existing membership base are the primary variables affecting unit performance.

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