ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE RANKS ANYTIME FITNESS #1 ON PRESTIGIOUS FRANCHISE 500® LIST
admin on Anytime Fitness, the world’s largest and fastest-growing co-ed fitness club chain, is ranked #1 on Entrepreneur magazine’s annual Franchise 500® list. According to Entrepreneur, the most important factors for inclusion on its “Franchise 500” list are: financial strength and stability, growth rate and size of the system.
“The #1 ranking is largely due to our rapid international expansion,” said Chuck Runyon, CEO and co-founder of Anytime Fitness. “Currently, 80% of our gyms are located in North America. But five years from now, we believe close to 50% of gyms will be located in Europe, Asia, South America and Australia.”
Nearly 2,400 Anytime Fitness clubs are now open in 16 different countries on five continents, serving nearly 2,000,000 members
“In addition to operating convenient and affordable gyms as a mid-priced proposition & high perceived value , our managers and trainers provide our members with personal service that gets real results,” said [Karl Dietrich, Sales and Marketing Director, Anytime Fitness UK & Ireland]. “Additionally, our business model provides our franchisees with the financial freedom and flexibility to enjoy their families while making meaningful contributions to their respective communities.”
“With a fifty-one percent increase over the previous year’s growth, franchises continue to drive the economy forward and remain excellent choices for those looking to exercise their entrepreneurial spirit,” said Amy Cosper, vice president and editor in chief of Entrepreneur. “Unit numbers from the Franchise 500® are up, providing ample opportunity for individuals to explore options with the best franchise opportunities in the world like Anytime Fitness.”
