About Gold's Gym Franchise
Gold's Gym is one of the most iconic fitness brands in the world, known for its legacy in bodybuilding, strength training, and total body fitness.
The brand operates a global network of full service gym locations offering state of the art equipment, group fitness classes, personal training, and wellness amenities.
The franchise fee is $32,000.
Gold's Gym Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $32,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5% of Facility of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 2% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $40,000 – $85,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $40K–$85K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5% of Facility) and marketing fee (2% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Lump sum On signing Us Franchise Agreement Travel and living | $4,000 | $7,000 |
| As agreed As incurred Outside suppliers Initial inventory, other | $7,000 | $40,000 |
| Computer system and | $10,000 | $25,000 |
| before and after Facility opens Miscellaneous opening | $10,000 | $65,000 |
| Leasehold improvements, including floor covering for aerobics and other areas, w | $50 | $110 |
| s Gym Facility range from | $5 | $25 |
| Cardiovascular equipment costs approximately | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| for an upright bicycle with a built-in television, | $4,000 | $10,000 |
| for a treadmill, | $4,000 | $6,000 |
| for a stair climber machine, and | $3,000 | $7,000 |
| If you participate in one or both optional Studio Programs, you will incur an ap | $4,700 | $5,200 |
| An initial supply of printed materials, a desk, record books, and writing suppli | $2,000 | $5,000 |
| The range shown also includes approximately | $5,000 | $35,000 |
| This includes, if you choose to participate in the optional Studio Programs, add | $300 | $750 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $2,500 |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Franchisor does not offer financing. |
Gold's Gym Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Gold's Gym Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Gold's Gym System Growth
Gold's Gym currently operates 226 franchised locations and 166 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
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