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TOP FITNESS FRANCHISESWEEK OF OCTOBER 18, 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 October 18, 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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GYMGUYZ Logo

#2 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

#3 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 100+ UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

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JETSET Pilates Logo

#4 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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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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The Exercise Coach Logo

#6 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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Stretch Zone Logo

#7 RANKED FRANCHISE

Stretch Zone

A MATCHLESS OPPORTUNITY TO BRING WELLNESS TO YOUR COMMUNITY

Stretch Zone is the first and fastest-growing stretch franchise and the only... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

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Hudson Valley Swim Logo

#8 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

#9 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 Little Gym Logo

#10 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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The Complete List

Below is the full list of top fitness franchises for week ending October 18, 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 GYMGUYZ $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
3 BODYBAR Pilates $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
4 JETSET Pilates $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
5 Alloy Personal Training $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
6 The Exercise Coach $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
7 Stretch Zone $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
8 Hudson Valley Swim $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
9 Live 2 B Healthy $25,000 - $50,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
10 The Little Gym $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
11 MaxStrength Fitness $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
12 Golf VX More than $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 Fitness Machine Technicians $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
17 SWEAT440 $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
18 Vibe House Hot Pilates More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
19 BlueSage Longevity Labs $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
20 USA Ninja Challenge $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
21 Athletic Republic $50,000 - $100,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
22 Stretch N Grow $25,000 - $50,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
23 SPENGA $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
24 inLIFE Wellness $50,000 - $100,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
25 Apex Leadership $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
26 Kung Fu Kids $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
27 Haven Childcare | Workspace | Fitness More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
28 ISI Elite Training $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
29 OHM Fitness $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
30 Neighborhood Barre $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
31 The Vital Stretch $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
32 Structural Elements More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
33 Hydrogen Fitness More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
34 Silver Bear Swim School More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
35 BeBalanced Express $25,000 - $50,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
36 VP Fitness More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
37 Fitness Premier 24/7 Clubs $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
38 Bodenvy $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
39 Azgari $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
40 FUNTOPIA More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
41 9Round Fitness $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
42 Delta Life Fitness $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
43 MELD Fitness + Wellness $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
44 M14 Hoops $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
45 Green Leaf Massage and Sports Recovery $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
46 Retro Fitness More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
47 BASH Boxing More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
48 Premier Martial Arts $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
49 Hapa Yoga & Fitness $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
50 Hard Exercise Works $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
51 Fitness Together $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
52 Ctrl V $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
53 Axe Monkeys $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
54 Weight Loss Concepts $25,000 - $50,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
55 Elixir Muscle Recovery $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
56 Ageless Fitness Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
57 Snap Fitness $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
58 CityRow $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
59 YogaFit $25,000 - $50,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
60 StretchLab $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
61 Rumble $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
62 My House Fitness $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
63 B12 RX & MORE $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
64 TruFusion More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
65 Kids In Sports $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
66 Bounce! Trampoline Sports More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
67 CKO Kickboxing More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
68 Yoga Six $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
69 True Power Hybrid Fitness $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
70 Soccer Stars $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
71 Just You Fitness $25,000 - $50,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
72 EnVie Fitness $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
73 Highland Yoga More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
74 Jon Ric International $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
75 Let's Go Pickleball More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
76 The Camp Transformation Center $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
77 City Cave $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
78 BFT $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
79 PRO Martial Fit Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
80 Team Combat $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
81 STRIDE $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
82 Consignment King Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
83 Pure Barre $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
84 Level Red Boxing $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
85 Sky Zone Trampoline Park More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
86 Blint Shakes Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
87 OutFit $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
88 KIKA Stretch Studios $25,000 - $50,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
89 Vanguard Key Clubs More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
90 Health Management Group $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
91 Play It Again Sports More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
92 Pulse Performance $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
93 Glow Sauna Studios $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
94 CycleBar $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
95 StarCycle $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
96 Little Lions Club $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
97 Tough Mudder Bootcamp $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
98 TITLE Boxing Club $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
99 Fuel Fortress $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
100 30 Minute Hit $25,000 - $50,000 50-100 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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