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TOP FITNESS FRANCHISESWEEK OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2026

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Top 10 Fitness Franchises

The fitness industry is a billion-dollar industry with millions of members who are trying to improve their lives and meet their fitness goals. The industry is booming, even during a global pandemic with nearly $100 billion in sales and services. From big-box gyms to specialized boutique brands, there are fitness centers for every interest and investment level. If you want to help others reach their fitness goals, then investing in a fitness franchise could be for you.

Here are the top fitness franchises for week ending September 6, 2026. The IFPG uses its internal data collected from our portal to identify which fitness franchises had the most activity in the past week. This ranking system is not based on franchise sales, franchisee success rates or number of units open. We use our ranking system to help identify new and upcoming franchise systems. This ranking system should not be used to make a decision on which franchise to buy, it was solely created for internal purposes and for our IFPG Members.

The Back Nine Logo

#1 RANKED FRANCHISE

The Back Nine

The Back Nine is a premier indoor golf simulator franchise offering a low-overhead, high-margin, membership-driven model with multiple revenue... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

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JETSET Pilates Logo

#2 RANKED FRANCHISE

JETSET Pilates

JETSET Pilates is a modern studio offering an upscale experience with a unique blend of traditional and innovative Pilates techniques,... learn more

Number of Units 50-100 UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

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GYMGUYZ Logo

#3 RANKED FRANCHISE

GYMGUYZ

GYMGUYZ is # 1 in Home Personal Training. We are a fitness franchise company whose main focus is individualized one-on-one fitness, group... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required $50,000 - $100,000

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BODYBAR Pilates Logo

#4 RANKED FRANCHISE

BODYBAR Pilates

BODYBAR has created a business model that an entrepreneur can follow and be wildly successful, while enjoying the perks of owning a fitness... learn more

Number of Units 50-100 UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

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Alloy Personal Training Logo

#5 RANKED FRANCHISE

Alloy Personal Training

Alloy is a combination of personal service, effective technology, thirty years of experience and a franchise formula for incredible results for... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

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Hudson Valley Swim Logo

#6 RANKED FRANCHISE

Hudson Valley Swim

Hudson Valley Swim offers a premium swim lesson program to the communities that we serve. We have been teaching infants, children and adults of... learn more

Number of Units LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required $50,000 - $100,000

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Live 2 B Healthy Logo

#7 RANKED FRANCHISE

Live 2 B Healthy

Live 2 B Healthy is a senior-focused fitness franchise that partners with senior living communities to deliver wellness programs that improve... learn more

Number of Units 20-50 UNITS

Cash Required $25,000 - $50,000

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The Exercise Coach Logo

#8 RANKED FRANCHISE

The Exercise Coach

A LOW-COST, SIMPLE and PROFITABLE franchise. This is a boutique fitness concept that offers personal training that is particularly appealing to... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

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The Little Gym Logo

#9 RANKED FRANCHISE

The Little Gym

The Little Gym is the world's leading children's enrichment franchise, helping kids from infancy through age 12 build confidence, physical... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

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Ultimate Longevity Center Logo

#10 RANKED FRANCHISE

Ultimate Longevity Center

Ultimate Longevity Center is a premium, three-pillar wellness franchise offering multiple revenue streams within a refined, fully supported... learn more

Number of Units LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required More than $250,000

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The Complete List

Below is the full list of top fitness franchises for week ending September 6, 2026.

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Rank Franchise Name Cash Required Number of Units  
1 The Back Nine $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
2 JETSET Pilates $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
3 GYMGUYZ $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
4 BODYBAR Pilates $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
5 Alloy Personal Training $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
6 Hudson Valley Swim $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
7 Live 2 B Healthy $25,000 - $50,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
8 The Exercise Coach $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
9 The Little Gym $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
10 Ultimate Longevity Center More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
11 Stretch Zone $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
12 MaxStrength Fitness $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
13 IV Nutrition More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
14 Burn Boot Camp $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
15 D1 Training More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
16 Pilates Addiction More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
17 Vibe House Hot Pilates More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
18 SWEAT440 $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
19 Fitness Machine Technicians $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
20 Beem Light Sauna $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
21 USA Ninja Challenge $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
22 The Vital Stretch $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
23 SPENGA $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
24 Athletic Republic $50,000 - $100,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
25 iFlex Stretch Studios More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
26 Body20 More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
27 Golf VX More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
28 BlueSage Longevity Labs $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
29 Stretch N Grow $25,000 - $50,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
30 Haven Childcare | Workspace | Fitness More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
31 Apex Leadership $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
32 Azgari $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
33 ISI Elite Training $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
34 OHM Fitness $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
35 Neighborhood Barre $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
36 Kung Fu Kids $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
37 Silver Bear Swim School More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
38 VP Fitness More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
39 Hydrogen Fitness More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
40 Fitness Premier 24/7 Clubs $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
41 BeBalanced Express $25,000 - $50,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
42 Complete Nutrition $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
43 Core Progression $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
44 Unicus Fitness $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
45 CKO Kickboxing More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
46 Honor Yoga $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
47 Sasquatch Strength $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
48 TruFusion More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
49 Rumble $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
50 Glow Sauna Studios $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
51 Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
52 StretchMed $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
53 Aqua-Tots Swim Schools More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
54 Ageless Fitness Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
55 Tumbles - Kid's Fitness Gym + STEAM $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
56 StretchLab $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
57 Green Leaf Massage and Sports Recovery $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
58 Fuel Fortress $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
59 Pure Barre $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
60 Weight Loss Concepts $25,000 - $50,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
61 Urban Air Adventure Parks More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
62 Snap Fitness $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
63 BASH Boxing More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
64 Highland Yoga More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
65 Legends Boxing $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
66 FITtec. $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
67 Augment $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
68 Play It Again Sports More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
69 Level Red Boxing $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
70 Shins Ninja Athletes $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
71 Mayweather Boxing + Fitness $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
72 Consignment King Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
73 Iron Bodyfit $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
74 My House Fitness $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
75 RiseUp Fitness $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
76 Jon Ric International $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
77 Big Blue Swim School More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
78 30 Minute Hit $25,000 - $50,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
79 Health Management Group $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
80 IM=X Pilates and Fitness $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
81 KIKA Stretch Studios $25,000 - $50,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
82 The Camp Transformation Center $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
83 Tough Mudder Bootcamp $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
84 Blint Shakes Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
85 Workout Anytime 24/7 $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
86 Axe Monkeys $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
87 Premier Martial Arts $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
88 Discover Strength Fitness $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
89 Jabz Boxing $25,000 - $50,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
90 In-Symmetry Spa $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
91 Yoga Six $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
92 AKT $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
93 Fitness 1440 $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
94 RockBox Fitness $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
95 City Cave $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
96 e-Shape Fitness $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
97 TITLE Boxing Club $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
98 Kids In Sports $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
99 FUN BUS Fitness FUN on Wheels $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
100 Row House $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise

The International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG) is an internationally recognized membership-based franchise organization. IFPG Franchise Consultants guide aspiring business owners through the process of identifying and investing in franchise businesses. The IFPG represents more than 550 franchises. We do not represent all franchises listed here. By clicking on "Request a Consultation," you are agreeing to be contacted by one of our Certified Franchise Consultants to discuss franchise ownership.

About our rankings: The IFPG uses its internal data collected from our membership portal to identify which franchises had the most activity in the past week. This ranking system is not based on franchise sales, franchisee success rates or number of units open. Our ranking system should not be used to make a decision on which franchise to buy it was solely created for internal purposes and for our IFPG Members.

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