Health and fitness is the sector to invest in and Anytime Fitness is the brand for your investment. Be part of the UK’s number one fitness franchise and a huge global brand, with 188+ clubs in the UK and over 5,500 worldwide locations across nearly 40 countries.
Find out why owning an Anytime Fitness club could be the perfect fit for you and how you can make a difference in your local community.
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Edinburgh
Aberdeen
Falkirk
Paisley
Livingston
Lytham St Annes
Bolton
Altrincham
Chester
Hull
Durham
Darlington
Newcastle
Whitby
York
Huddersfield
Bradford
Bridlington
Skipton
Lichfield
Coventry
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Four Oaks
West Bromwich
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Lowestoft
Basildon
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Newport
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Bangor
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Marlow
Crowborough
Portsmouth
Lewes
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Chippenham
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Streatham
Harlesdon
Paddington
East Ham
Limerick
Dundalk
Galway
Tipperary
Waterford
Derry
Bambridge
Bangor
Lisburn
Antrim
Hot locations – The Anytime Fitness development team have worked with multiple intelligent data sources alongside our own research and results to identify hot locations suitable to open and run a successful club. Hot Locations are subject to change and may not be available at the time of enquiry. However, we endeavour to keep this list up to date.
With over 5000 global locations, you’ll join thousands of entrepreneurs achieving business success with Anytime Fitness.
With class-leading landlord and property agent relationships, we’ll find you the perfect location for your club.
Bespoke agreements from leading banking partners will help you fund a significant amount of your turn-key costs.
You’ll have access to over 30 industry experts and the most in-depth training and support structure in the fitness industry, with a combination of face-to-face, virtual and on-demand learning.
Whether you’re looking to be hands-on with your club or become a multi-site owner, we provide comprehensive recruitment support to ensure the successful day-to-day running of your club.
The husband-and-wife duo making a flying start to their Anytime Fitness journey
The father-son duo on
their way to owning five Anytime Fitness clubs in five years
The former hospitality franchisee is now earning healthy returns with Anytime Fitness
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Anytime Fitness Franchise Recruitment team are dedicated to supporting your journey into the AF network. The Franchise Recruitment team will work with you to ensure all due diligence is completed with you to enable you to run a successful and highly profitable business. Once you complete your journey with the Franchise Recruitment team and join the network, you’ll then have access to our whole support office team of experts in finance, operations, club performance, marketing and development.
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We are passionate about investing into our people. Health and fitness isn’t just a product for us and we understand the importance of putting our people first.
Access hundreds of face-to-face, virtual and on-demand training courses to support you and your teams to develop their skills and grow your business.
We host an annual conference to recognise exceptional performance within our business as well as providing insightful workshops, company updates and an awards dinner!
Our mid-year regional Vitals roadshows give teams access to the latest business updates and educational workshops, as well as great networking opportunities
With a long-standing career in the retail industry, Guy Warner opened his first Anytime Fitness gym in 2023 as he grasped the chance to diversify his business portfolio.
Having operated successful convenience stores and petrol stations across the Cotswolds for the past 20 years, Guy identified a significant opportunity to open a gym in Gloucestershire village Bishop’s Cleeve.
Despite having no fitness experience, Guy has successfully franchised in other industries and quickly decided that opening his own gym required a franchise partner to join him on the journey.
As part of his due diligence, Guy researched the franchise opportunities available in the health and fitness industry but it was one key factor that drew him towards Anytime Fitness.
“We looked across the whole market for gym partners and it was the people at Anytime Fitness that I bought into,” Guy explained. “They were more interested in our commercial success rather than just opening another unit, which isn’t always the case with some franchisors. With the team at Anytime, I found that from day one the success of our gym, our business and a return on our investment were their top priorities which gave me a lot of trust to partner with them.”
Like many other Anytime Fitness franchisees, Guy had no previous experience in the health and fitness industry. With a range of support and training provided to franchisees, this has never proved to be a barrier for success and Guy is incredibly complimentary of the role Anytime Fitness’ Support Office team has played in the journey so far.
“The support from Anytime Fitness has genuinely been end-to-end as we went into this business not knowing anything about running a gym. From the site assessment to the initial business plan, right through to the space planning, the fitout, the launch, marketing and the prospecting, the support has been there throughout. Now we’re open, the operational and day-to-day support has held our hand and has taken us from a place where we knew nothing about a gym to a place where I wouldn’t say we know everything, but we know enough to make this business a success.
Despite Bishop’s Cleeve only having a population of just over 15,000 people, the gym has been welcomed with open arms by the community which praise its inclusivity and friendly team. Having successfully identified the area as having great potential for a gym, the hard work of Guy and his team has capitalised on the opportunity and ensured a flying start to their Anytime Fitness journey
Guy has found the move into the health and fitness sector incredibly rewarding and plans are already underway for a second site.
Female entrepreneur Sharon Thandi opened her first Anytime Fitness gym earlier this year in what has been a successful return to the world of franchising.
Having previously been a franchisee with Dominos, Sharon wanted to pursue her passion of health and wellbeing by starting her own independent food brand. With the launch of this brand being a long-term project, as well as unfortunately coinciding with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sharon turned back to franchising to run a second business within the health and wellbeing space.
Having explored several sectors within franchising, Sharon quickly set her sights on the fitness sector and in particular, Anytime Fitness.
“I wanted to invest in something that’s a growing market and fitness definitely ticked the box,” added Sharon. “Once I’d decided on the industry, Anytime Fitness stood out to me due to its global presence and its existing brand awareness. Investing in a franchise is a big decision and I’m sure like everyone else, I did some thorough research and what’s instantly noticeable is that Anytime Fitness is a brand on the rise and demonstrates continued growth.”
Having made the decision to become an Anytime Fitness franchisee, Sharon’s focus immediately turned to finding a location for her first gym. She was able to leverage the expertise and contacts from Anytime Fitness’ New Openings Team as she searched for the perfect location within a thriving property market.
“The team at Anytime Fitness has so many great contacts and a level of knowledge which can help you get to the right place. Working with a franchisor is a two-way street and to take advantage of that knowledge, you must be proactive and have as much involvement as you can. We had to be agile with the locations and properties we were looking at and we eventually found the perfect site for our first location.”
While most new Anytime Fitness gyms open from scratch, Sharon was given the opportunity to acquire an existing gym in the Derbyshire town of Swadlincote. Previously an independent, members-only gym called Evisa Fitness, the team were able to source the opportunity to acquire the business and subsequently, open it as an Anytime Fitness.
This approach to opening a new gym came with significant benefits for Sharon, including significantly reduced construction time, no requirement for change of use on the property and a small, existing membership base. However, while the property already had the shell and layout of a gym, Sharon realised the importance of investing in the facility to bring it in line with the quality that consumers expect from Anytime Fitness.
Having opened at the beginning of 2023, Sharon and her team at Anytime Fitness Swadlincote has eclipsed the membership numbers of the previous gym by nearly 800%. Sharon highlights the importance of a strong presale in laying the foundations for a successful Anytime Fitness gym.
Despite still being in the early stages of her Anytime Fitness journey, Sharon speaks highly of how rewarding its been and has already set her sights on growing her portfolio.
“It’s a really rewarding business to be involved with as you’re seeing your members’ journeys first-hand and the individual growth they’re enjoying from sticking to a plan. As soon as I decided on opening a gym, I wanted to make sure it was community focussed and be a place where anyone and everyone feels comfortable. We’re already receiving great feedback with people saying exactly this and it’s so rewarding for me that people really like the gym, the team and the ethos we have here.
“I want to be a multi-site operator at Anytime Fitness and I’m continually looking at the routes available for me to do that. Whether that’s another acquisition, a rebrand or an organic opening, there’s plenty of opportunities out there.”
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Opinder and Shallu Kaushal are the perfect example of turning a passion into a business. The pair opened their first Anytime Fitness club in April 2022 in the Berkshire town of Maidenhead, making a fantastic impression on the local community.
While working as part of the family jewellery business, Opinder was a member at an Anytime Fitness club which began to fuel his interest in owning one himself.
“We approached other competitor brands but felt Anytime Fitness had the best structure and support system in place to help franchisees. A big plus for us was that it was a much more established brand with an international presence which made us feel much more confident in what we were investing into.”
Having signed their franchise agreement, Opinder and Shallu quickly identified Maidenhead as their preferred location. As well as living in Berkshire themselves, the pair noted the significant investment in redeveloping the town centre as well as the upcoming arrival of Crossrail, increasing its appeal to commuters.
Having secured the territory in early 2021, they were able to secure a property within a fortnight. The building was a new-build at the heart of the town centre and near to several new residential developments.
Having waited for the construction of the building to be completed, the team received the keys in February this year and swiftly transformed the empty shell of the building into a premium health club in just over ten weeks.
With the support of Anytime Fitness’ dedicated New Openings Team, Opinder and Shallu were able to execute an excellent pre-sale strategy. The pair recruited early and recruited well, appointing a proven and experienced Club Manager from within the Anytime Fitness network as well as team members with health and fitness experience. Having this established team in place well advance of opening allowed them to generate significant excitement around their opening and gather prospects from the local community and surrounding areas.
The team enjoyed their grand opening on 29th April 2022, with the ribbon being cut by Theresa May, former Prime Minister and current Maidenhead Member of Parliament.
The Maidenhead club has made a fantastic start since opening and exceeded its 12-month projected revenue target in just three months. Its premium offering and personable approach has resonated with the local community and it has rapidly exceeded the 1,000 member landmark and is going from strength-to-strength.
Despite competition in the area from low-cost gyms, the club continues to significantly grow its membership base month-on-month. With a premium offering at an affordable price, the team has perfectly identified its place in the market and continues to amass 5-star reviews from its delighted membership base.
Their efforts were recognised just six months after their opening when their high-performing team made the shortlist for Anytime Fitness UK’s Club Team of the Year Award. The franchisor was incredibly impressed by the consistent performance of the team, their rapid membership growth and the fantastic experience they consistently deliver for their members.
Opinder and Shallu’s confidence is sky-high after this their first club opening and are full of praise for their experience. “This industry really makes you feel that you are driving a positive change and making people feel better about their overall wellbeing, whether that’s physical or mental. The training and support from Anytime Fitness is excellent and some of the head office team are just like family now!
Connor Thorne and his father, Steve Thorne, have opened their fourth Anytime Fitness health club together and have broken new ground for the brand.
The opening of Anytime Fitness St Helier on the island of Jersey and St Sampson in Guernsey represents Anytime Fitness’ first health clubs on each of the Channel Islands; two exciting new territories. The openings follow on from the pair’s highly successful first two clubs in Ringwood, Hampshire and Ferndown, Dorset.
The pair’s ambitions to franchise with Anytime Fitness date back to early 2018 when Steve saw an advert for the brand on a flight back from Holland. They had both already openly discussed running a gym together and with Connor completing his degree in Business Management at the University of West England, the timing and the opportunity were perfect for the two.
“We both have a shared passion for fitness and had been talking for a long time about running and owning a gym business together’” said Connor. “I decided to go down the route of ensuring I was university qualified and studied Business Management with the goal of getting into it as soon as I graduated.”
Having ruled out owning a gym independently, they quickly came to the decision that franchising represented the greatest potential for business success and scalability.
“Anytime Fitness was the standout choice for us,” added Connor. “The way it operates in the industry means it’s not pinned to one type of demographic and you can attract a broad range of members. Other brands focus far too much on a particular demographic and franchising with Anytime Fitness would allow us to interrupt that approach and target higher calibre, more loyal members.”
They opened Anytime Fitness Ringwood in December 2018, a location close to where they live and one they knew had a need for a quality, 24-hour health club. Despite a modest population of just 16,000 in the town, a strong presale and community ethos meant that within a year, they had recruited over 1,800 members and on their way to being cash positive within 18 months. Their strategy was built on providing quality customer service to members and treating it beyond just a leisure business.
“The way I’ve always wanted to run a health club is a combination between hospitality and leisure,” said Connor. “Some gyms focus far too much on leisure and I wanted to do something different and put more of an emphasis on quality service. We went a bit off the beaten path and employed staff that used to work in bookshops and cafes rather than the fitness sector. I think people appreciated that more as there are people that are a little more hesitant to go to the gym and they prefer speaking to someone who isn’t necessarily an avid gym go-er themselves.”
Under a year later in November 2019, Steve and Connor opened Anytime Fitness Ferndown, located just over five miles from the Ringwood club. This initially saw over 120 members from the Ringwood club leave to join the Fernwood club but as Connor commented, “you’re only losing members to yourself and you’re in control of the situation.”
The pair are delighted at the pace that they’ve been able to expand their business and Connor has been particularly glowing in praise for the support given by Anytime Fitness UK.
“At the beginning, we didn’t even consider franchising as at first, you always think you can do it yourself,” said Connor. “However, when you start looking into it, I honestly don’t think we could have done it not in a franchised way with the pace that we’ve worked at. The connections that we’ve had through Anytime Fitness, the models we used at the beginning, the designing, the recommendations of kit and the professional marketing are all priceless.
“If you understand business and you understand quality, you can run a really successful club. Like in any business, you can find professionals that love the sector that they’re in; you don’t have to be a personal trainer or massively interested in fitness to make it a success.”
“It’s still the perfect time to get into Anytime as it’s got a reputation for growing and growing, and that’s not going to change.
Entrepreneur Raj Hasib has opened two Anytime Fitness clubs in under two years, successfully navigating a global pandemic along the way.
The opening of Anytime Fitness Daventry in 2021 followed a hugely successful first club in Headington, Oxfordshire, opened in 2019. The Daventry opening saw Raj and Anytime Fitness UK breathe new life into a vacant cinema building, showcasing the increasingly diverse range of property options now available to franchisees.
With the confidence of two hugely successful club openings already behind him, the future looks bright for Raj who has his sights set on further club openings and achieving even greater business success with the brand.
Raj grew up in a business environment, initially being a co-owner of several catering restaurants and cafes. With big ambitions and wanting to learn more about corporate structures, he later worked in-house at several corporate companies to gain a further understanding.
With this experience under his belt, he decided to go down the franchising route, attracted by its strong levels of support and existing brand equity. He initially started by owning a high street hospitality franchise but with spiralling staff and stock costs and ever decreasing profit margins, he knew he needed a change and a franchise that was right for him.
Searching for business success and the opportunity to diversify his business portfolio into a new market, Raj came across Anytime Fitness at the National Franchise Exhibition and was immediately drawn towards their proposition.
“Owning a fitness business is so rewarding on a personal level. It’s nice to see members developing from when they first set foot in the gym and achieving their goals, knowing that you’ve played a small part in that. You’re selling a product that’s good for everyone, no-one can complain about being too healthy can they?!”
After signing his franchise agreement, Raj worked closely with the expert property team at Anytime Fitness UK to look for his first club location. With a competitive property market at the time, it was a patient process and after looking at several locations, found his perfect side in Headington, Oxfordshire, a stone’s throw from John Radcliffe Hospital.
Anytime Fitness Headington opened in September 2019, enjoying a strong presale and forming great relationships with both the nearby hospital and the campus for Oxford Brookes University. With a welcoming, community feel and being one of the first clubs in the UK to roll out Anytime Fitness’ new state-of-the-art Generation Two internal design, it quickly grew a four-figure membership base and began providing Raj with a significant return on investment.
Within weeks of the Headington opening, Raj started the process of owning an additional Anytime Fitness club.
“Once the first site opened and I saw how well it was going, it gave me the confidence to want to do it again. Having already gone through and followed the process, you naturally feel really positive.”
The property team at Anytime Fitness UK sourced a prime location in Daventry, Northamptonshire, around an hour or so away from the Headington club and as a former cinema, the property provided a great footprint for a health club.
“I know how important prospect numbers were from the Headington experience so the support we received from the Support Office was vital,” added Raj. “We had to do a lot of things digitally to boost our prospect numbers and once we had a confirmed opening date for indoor leisure facilities from the Government, these people were confident to commit to memberships. All our early work paid off and the team did a fantastic job in converting these leads.”
After another successful opening, Raj has his sights set on further growing his club portfolio with Anytime Fitness. Raj is one of many franchisees that doesn’t have a background in health and fitness but says this has never proved an issue.
“As long as you understand business and are willing to be dedicated to everything that you do, you can run a hugely successful club. Anytime Fitness are the fitness experts and it’s a two-way partnership ultimately between you and them as a franchisor; the brand is there and they give you this great blueprint for success but you’ve got to work hard to take advantage of what’s available to you and make your business successful.”
