Is This the Most PROFITABLE Gym Business Model in 2026?

Crunch Fitness went bankrupt in 2009 and today it’s valued at over $1.5 billion. So what changed? In this video, I break down the real numbers behind the Crunch Fitness franchise model, including startup costs, royalties, membership data, cash operating profit, and what the FDD actually reveals about how much these gyms make. We’ll look at sales by performance tier, rent costs, equipment financing, churn risk, and whether this is truly one of the most profitable gym business models in 2026. If you’re thinking about buying a fitness franchise like Crunch or Planet Fitness, this breakdown will help you understand the real risk and real upside before you invest.---------------------------------------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise?🔍 Request a Territory Check | Check territory availability here: http://www.franchiseempire.com/checkterritory?utm_source=FEfeb152026🔄 Franchise Resales | Find existing businesses for sale: https://www.franchiseempire.com/resales?utm_source=FEfeb152026------------------Ready to Build Your Empire?🚨 Join The #1 Community for Owning a Money-Making Franchise: https://www.skool.com/franchiseempirebuilders/about🚀 Franchise Buyers Academy - Speed up your journey with our step-by-step mini-course: https://www.franchiseempire.com/FBA?utm_source=FEfeb152026💰 Get Business Grants From the Government: https://www.franchiseempire.com/bizgrants?utm_source=FEfeb152026------------------Free Resources to Get You Started!Download our list of 42 High Performing (and profitable) Franchises: https://www.franchiseempire.com/42hpf?utm_source=FEfeb152026Grab & understand 14 Franchise Buying Mistakes that could destroy your investment: https://www.franchiseempire.com/14fbm?utm_source=FEfeb152026Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=FEfeb152026Watch our FREE Franchising Masterclass to find vet and launch for: https://www.franchiseempire.com/masterclass?utm_source=FEfeb152026Download our FREE StarterKit: The Zero to Profitable Franchise in Less Than 12 Months Guide:  https://www.franchiseempire.com/o-ztpf-guide?utm_source=FEfeb152026------------------Get High-Performing Franchises In Your Inbox Every Weekhttps://www.franchiseempire.com/newsletter?utm_source=FEfeb152026