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Buy an UFC GYM Franchise

UFC GYM is an MMA-inspired fitness franchise launched in 2009 as the first major brand extension of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Headquartered in Newport Beach, California, it makes the training methods of elite UFC athletes accessible to members of all ages and abilities, blending mixed martial arts with conventional gym programming. Typical offerings include group fitness classes, personal training, boxing and kickboxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, youth programmes and recovery amenities.

The brand runs several formats to suit different markets and investment levels: large Signature and UFC FIT clubs, mid-size CORE gyms, compact CLASS boutique studios and dedicated UFC GYM Jiu-Jitsu sites. Revenue comes from membership dues, personal training, retail and supplements, giving units more than one income stream across the year.

UFC GYM is owned by New Evolution Ventures (NEV), the fitness group co-founded by 24 Hour Fitness founder Mark Mastrov, who serves as executive chairman. Operating across the United States and internationally, the franchise pairs a globally recognised combat-sports brand with an established multi-format gym model.

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Why buy an UFC GYM Franchise?

Buying a UFC GYM franchise places one of the most recognised names in sport behind a full-service fitness business. The UFC association carries built-in awareness that independent gyms and many competitors cannot match, which can support member acquisition and retention in a crowded category.

The model is built for multiple income streams: membership dues provide recurring revenue, while personal training, youth programmes, retail and supplements add to the mix. Several format options, from boutique CLASS and Jiu-Jitsu studios to large Signature clubs, let owners match the concept to their market within a growing fitness sector. Backing from New Evolution Ventures and a leadership team with deep fitness-industry experience adds operational weight behind the brand.

UFC GYM Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2009

    • Franchising Since

      2009

    • New Startup Cost

      $155,388 – $6,211,970

    • Avg. Resale Price

      Contact us for details

  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $30,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $10,000 – $25,000

      depending on gym model transferred

    • Royalty Fee

      6%

      of Gross Revenue

    • Marketing Fee

      2%

      of Gross Revenue

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      59

    • New Units Opened *

      4

    • Units Transferred *

      0

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $3,971,640

    * Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

UFC GYM – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Incoming franchisees receive structured initial training of 40 hours on-the-job and 32 hours of classroom instruction, covering business, operations and marketing. Ongoing support includes field operations teams, a toll-free help line, online support, newsletters, and meetings and conventions, backed by proprietary software and a franchisee intranet platform. Marketing support spans national and regional advertising, social media, SEO, email marketing and a loyalty app. Resale buyers should confirm with UFC GYM what transfer training and system access are provided to incoming owners and existing staff when ownership changes.

  2. Ideal Owner

    UFC GYM suits a hands-on, community-minded operator who can lead a team of staff and coaches while keeping members engaged. Prior fitness or martial-arts experience is helpful but not required, as the franchisor provides structured training. The role is operations- and people-led: running day-to-day club operations, driving membership sales and retention, and building a local fitness community. Owners comfortable with brick-and-mortar facility management, staff recruitment and an energetic, results-focused environment tend to fit the model best.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    UFC GYM's strongest credibility signal is its direct tie to the UFC, one of the most recognised brands in global sport, which lends the gym network immediate awareness. The brand has been listed in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 in past years and is widely covered across fitness and franchise media for its multi-format growth. Backing from New Evolution Ventures, the group behind founder Mark Mastrov's fitness ventures, adds industry credibility. For resale buyers, brand-level recognition should be weighed alongside the specific unit's local reputation, member reviews and community standing.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US health and fitness club industry generates over $30 billion in annual revenue and serves more than 70 million American members, making it one of the largest consumer-services categories. Demand has rebounded strongly since the pandemic, with boutique and specialised formats among the fastest-growing segments. Combat-sports and MMA-inspired training has broadened fitness beyond traditional gyms, drawing younger members, families and youth participants. For resale buyers, local demand depends on market density, demographics and competition, so a specific territory matters as much as national trends.

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