Turnkey Innovative Fitness Studio – Primed For Growth
Body Fit Training franchise for sale in Cook County, Illinois
List Price: $595,000 USD
Key Facts
Annual Gross Revenue
$360,000 USD
Cash Flow (SDE)
Less than $25,000
Seasonal Business
No
Value of Inventory
Less than $25,000
Value of Assets
Greater than $500,000
Year Established
2024
Business Operates From
A retail location
Location Is
Leased
Approx. Monthly Rent
$8,000
Total Employees
Less than 10
+3 MonthsTransition
Support
SomewhatPrice/Terms
Flexibility
SomeSeller financing Available
PassiveOwner
Involvement
About this Business
Operating Fitness Studio, ready for new owner! Exciting Opportunity Alert!
I’ve made the tough decision to offer up my thriving Chicagoland area studio for sale. I’m seeking a passionate new operator to steer the ship. Currently boasting over 150 members and steadily growing each month, we’re positioned as a top 3 retail sale studio, with a vibrant community rallying around us.
This is a one of a kind fitness studio leveraging progressive strength training, heart rate prescriptions to deliver maximum results. Our team is highly capable and fully autonomous, driving all studio operations with efficiency.
This could be the perfect venture for someone who has been in the fitness industry and ready to be their own boss or someone who is looking to break away from there corporate career and move into a passion project.
Growth opportunities
1) Member Expansion: Continue to grow membership numbers by implementing targeted marketing strategies and referral programs. 2) Diversify Offerings: Introduce new fitness classes or specialized programs to attract a broader range of members and cater to diverse fitness goals. 3) Retail Expansion: Expand retail offerings by introducing new merchandise and fitness gear to increase revenue streams. 4) Community Engagement: Enhance community events and workshops to foster stronger member relationships and encourage retention. 5) Digital Presence: Improve online marketing efforts and social media engagement to reach a wider audience and attract new members.
Owner's Day-to-Day Involvement
Currently, the owner provides passive oversight for the business, primarily focusing on strategic guidance for the general manager. Weekly check-ins are conducted while the owner maintains a fitness routine. Additionally, payroll management and handling back-office tasks are efficiently managed by the owner, ensuring smooth operations
Franchise Accolades & Awards
Proudly Recognized for Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives within the Franchise Network. Awarded for Outstanding Customer Service and Member Retention Strategies.
Asset Description
Equipment Inclusion: In this sale, you'll inherit a comprehensive range of equipment provided by the franchisor, ensuring you're equipped for success from day one. This includes a variety of fitness equipment such as rigs, dumbbells, kettlebells, barbells, plates, rowers, ski ergs, box jumps, s-drive treads, bands, and sandbags. Additionally, the sale encompasses all AV equipment, including TVs, a sound system, computers, and a robust security system to safeguard your investment. Retail inventory such as shirts, leggings, socks, towels, and pop-up items are also included, rounding out this turnkey opportunity.
Inventory Description
Retail clothing, small retail space for boutique retail sales.
Reason for Selling
Due to personal changes and significant life events, I've made the decision to sell my thriving Chicagoland area Fitness Training studio. As our family is expecting our first child soon, I believe it's the right time for me to prioritize these new chapters in my life.
Why I Love My Franchise
My franchise systems commitment to excellence, community, innovation, and the transformative power it has on individuals' lives.
About Body Fit Training
Body Fit Training (BFT) is a boutique fitness franchise built around science-backed group strength training. Founded in 2017 in Melbourne, Australia, BFT operates as part of Xponential Fitness, a global franchisor spanning multiple health and wellness categories with more than 3,000 locations across its portfolio.
Studios run coach-led, 50-minute sessions structured across 13 program types covering strength, conditioning, cardio, and resistance training. Sessions follow 8-week progressive blocks using periodization principles drawn from elite athlete conditioning. BFT’s proprietary heart rate monitor technology gives members real-time intensity feedback during each session, supporting both performance outcomes and member retention.
The brand has grown to more than 300 studios across more than a dozen countries, including the US, UK, Australia, Canada, Singapore, and Spain. The US network has expanded steadily since the brand entered North America, with studios operating on a membership-based recurring revenue model. Franchisees run an executive model, managing employed coaches rather than delivering sessions personally.
Franchisee Support
BFT provides an initial six-day training program covering business operations, sales, and coaching management, including 20 hours of classroom instruction. Ongoing support includes weekly and monthly update webinars, monthly performance check-ins, and one-on-one business support. Franchisees operate BFT's proprietary heart rate monitor technology, central to the studio member experience. Marketing support includes campaigns and tools to drive local membership growth. Resale buyers should confirm what transfer training and system access BFT provides to incoming owners.
Brand Accolades & Awards
BFT has been named APAC Franchise of the Year three times by Beyond Activ (formerly Fit Summit), most recently in 2024, competing against brands including Snap Fitness and Anytime Fitness. The brand ranked No. 482 on Entrepreneur's 2025 Franchise 500 list and received the Franchise Industry Awards International Franchise of the Year in 2025. BFT has also earned recognition on the Australian Financial Review's Fast Global List, ranking 3rd in 2023. As part of Xponential Fitness, BFT benefits from the parent group's broader industry standing across the global health and wellness sector.
Industry / Market
The US fitness and gym industry generated an estimated $45-46 billion in revenue in 2025, with nearly 77 million Americans holding gym or studio memberships in 2024. Boutique fitness studios focused on specialized programming and community experience have been among the fastest-growing segments within that market. Rising consumer interest in strength training over cardio-only formats has supported demand for coach-led, progressive resistance programming. For resale buyers, member retention, local competition, and surrounding market demographics are important factors when evaluating a specific studio.
Ideal Owner
The typical BFT franchisee is a business-oriented operator comfortable managing a team of fitness coaches and overseeing membership sales in the local market. Fitness industry experience is not required; the franchisor provides training on business operations, sales, and coaching management. The executive model suits owners who prefer a director-level role over hands-on instruction, with day-to-day focus on staff management, membership performance, and community engagement. Comfort with recurring service sales and an affinity for health and wellness are practical advantages.