2. Anytime Fitness
2014 position: 1
Startup costs: $63K – 418K
Although the last year’s number one has lost the throne, it doesn’t mean that Anytime Fitness is doing something wrong. Anytime Fitness gym are open 24 hours and this is the reason behind their popularity, with more than 2,000 locations worldwide. For a company that started franchising in 2002, this is a very impressive number. Startup costs are among the lowest on the list, making it possible to open a franchise with about $60,000. Franchise Fee ranges from $18,000 to $35,000 and veterans can get a 20% discount on their first gym.
