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Buy a GYMGUYZ Franchise

GYMGUYZ is a mobile personal training franchise founded in 2008 in Melville, New York, that began franchising in 2014. The brand deploys certified personal trainers to clients at their homes, offices, or any chosen location via branded vans stocked with fitness equipment. Franchisees operate without a physical studio, running a home-based management business across an exclusive service territory.

The service range includes strength training, weight loss, senior fitness, youth and teen fitness, pre- and post-natal programs, sports conditioning, and assisted stretch. The model serves both residential clients and organizations such as corporations, schools, hospitals, and senior living communities. Sessions are offered on a package basis with no long-term client contracts.

GYMGUYZ describes itself as the largest in-home and on-site personal training franchise in the world, with an established network operating across the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. The brand is headquartered in Melville, New York, and operates territory-based franchises; the owner manages trainers and operations without requiring commercial retail space.

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Why buy a GYMGUYZ Franchise?

The absence of a commercial lease is a structural advantage of the GYMGUYZ model. Overhead is tied primarily to trainer payroll, vehicle costs, and technology fees rather than rent, which creates a lighter cost structure than traditional fitness concepts. The brand’s service menu spans multiple demographics: senior fitness, youth programs, corporate accounts, and specialist training, providing multiple revenue pathways within a single territory.

Franchisees have access to purchasing co-ops and a growing technology stack, including the GG DRIVE business intelligence platform (2024) and the GG Team App (2025) for field-based operations and client assessments. Corporate fitness programs extending service to businesses, schools, and residential communities represent a meaningful expansion channel alongside individual client work.

GYMGUYZ Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2008

    • Franchising Since

      2013

    • New Startup Cost

      $112,100 – $194,000

    • Avg. Resale Price

      Contact us for details
  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $69,500

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $10,000

    • Royalty Fee

      7%

      of Gross Sales or Minimum Royalty Fee

    • Marketing Fee

      2%

      of Gross Sales or $40/2week min

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      154

    • New Units Opened *

      35

    • Units Transferred *

      3

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $142,273

    * Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

GYMGUYZ – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    GYMGUYZ University provides initial training covering 24 hours of classroom instruction and 29 hours of on-the-job training. Ongoing support includes operational assistance, national and regional marketing campaigns, social media, SEO, and loyalty programs. Franchisees use the GG DRIVE platform for business intelligence and analytics, and the GG Team App (2025) for field-based client assessments and operations. Purchasing co-ops and the annual Recharge Convention round out the support program. Resale buyers should confirm what GYMGUYZ University onboarding and access to GG DRIVE and the GG Team App carry over with a transfer.

  2. Ideal Owner

    The GYMGUYZ franchise suits a business-minded operator comfortable managing a team of certified personal trainers and driving local client acquisition. The day-to-day role covers scheduling, trainer recruitment, client relationship-building, and corporate account development rather than delivering training sessions personally. No prior fitness certification is required, though interest in health and wellness supports the client-facing culture. Candidates who are well-organized, experienced in people management, and motivated by both residential and corporate business development tend to fit the model well.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    GYMGUYZ holds membership in the International Franchise Association (IFA) and VetFran. The brand has appeared on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 and placed first and second on Franchise Gator's Top 100 Fastest-Growing Franchises. In 2019, Inc. Magazine named it No. 5 on its list of 10 Hottest Franchise Businesses in America, noting more than 800% growth over three years. The Fran-tastic 500 included the brand in 2022. GYMGUYZ has been covered by Forbes, NBC, Fox News, and People magazine.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US personal training industry is forecast to reach $11.9 billion in revenue by 2025, growing at a compound annual rate of 8.2%, according to IBISWorld. Demand is supported by rising health awareness, the expansion of remote work, and consumer preference for flexible fitness formats. Mobile and virtual training has broadened the category beyond gym-goers to reach older adults, families, and corporate wellness programs. For resale buyers, the diversity of that client base across age groups and account types is worth examining when assessing a unit's revenue mix and durability.

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