Snap Fitness Gym Franchise
Snap Fitness will assist with sourcing the right location and site, the design and build of your Snap Fitness Gym as well as providing you with access to funding through leading lenders. Join one of the global leaders in the fitness market and reap the rewards.
Franchise Information
- BFA Membership StatusAssociate
- UK Years Established7 years
- Current UK Coverage25%
- Franchisee Support Staff0
- Personal Investment Req.£160,000 approx
- Total Startup Cost£500,000 approx
- Venue-based business locationYes
- Business to consumer servicesYes
- Franchisee employs staffYes
Next Steps
Gym Fitness Franchise
Are you thinking of investing in a Gym Franchise?
Join a global leader in the fitness market!
Snap Fitness is a global leader in the fitness market with a global network of 1,000+ clubs and 1 million+ members in more than 20 countries.
They are seeking ambitious, service-oriented franchisees who share their mission and who want to be part of the growing global health and wellness market. These partners will be forward thinkers who appreciate the commercial opportunity that results from helping people discover a lasting passion for an active lifestyle.
Franchisees will have access to funding through leading lenders as well as assitance in sourcing the right location and site, the design and build of the club as well as in-house property experts.

The Snap Fitness Gym Franchise Opportunity:
The UK market has grown exponentially since 2010. In 2019, the industry generated £5bn+ in revenue - with 1 in 7 people having a gym membership. The challenges of 2020 have heightened awareness of the importance of exercise as part of an all-round healthy lifestyle. And following each re-opening, Snap Fitness have welcomed record-breaking numbers of new members, bolstering our existing membership base.
Snap Fitness offer a relatively low up-front investment, the opportunity for a fast ROI - in just 2-3 years – and a clear path to long-term, sustainable growth.
To become a Snap Fitness Franchisee, you will need:
- Previous business experience
- Passion for changing lives
- An entrepreneurial spirit
- Self-motivated
- People person
- Motivated by results

The Franchise Package:
- Planning & finance:- Access to funding opportunities through partnerships with leading lenders.
- Property: In-house property experts to help you find and develop the right sites.
- Recruitment & training: Access to the best candidates available through their recruitment partners.
- Comprehensive training for you and your team.
- Pre-sale & launch: Marketing support and continued coaching help keep you on the front foot.
- Personal contact: Your Franchisee Business Manager will ensure you have the insights and support to run your business effectively.
- Ongoing growth: Continuous support with operations, coaching and marketing. You can join as a multi-club owner - or Snap Fitness will help you work towards this in 2-3 years.
- Member analytics: Innovative back-end technology with insight into member behaviour and needs

The Investment:
The Snap Fitness financial model has been designed to offer maximum returns, fast breakeven and the lowest investment possible – making it easy for franchisees to own a thriving fitness business.
The business model does not depend on large numbers of members to ensure a good financial return – and it enables focus on improving member retention. There are two routes into the franchise, depending on whether you’re planning to start with one site - or have ambitions to open three sites within 18 months.
30k licence fee FOR ONE CLUB
- Minimum capital required - £160k–£200k (40% of overall funding)
- Total investment £450k–£600k incl. 60% bank funding, subject to status
£75k licence fee FOR THREE CLUBS
- Minimum capital required - £480k–£600k (40% of overall funding)
- Total investment £1.35m–£1.8m incl. 60% bank funding, subject to status
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What Our Franchisees Say
I’m new to both franchising and the fitness industry. The support across the whole process from finding the right site through to opening and beyond has been invaluable to set me up for success.James Birtchnell, Snap Fitness Franchisee
I opened my first club in 2019, it delivered great returns and by the end of 2021 I’ll have a total of four clubs across the UK and my first Ireland site.Peter Dhillon, Snap Fitness Franchisee
Why Choose Us
The opportunity for a fast ROI - in just 2-3 years
Turnkey systems, financing options and world-class support
A clear path to long-term, sustainable growth
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