Gold's Gym Franchise alternatives
Gold's Gym lists Royalty 5% of monthly gross sales (US); 3% of revenue to marketing. If that rate, model or product isn't the right fit for your audience, these 7 fitness & wellness programs accept the same kinds of partners.
Terms checked October 2026 · PartnersWatch is not affiliated with these brands
Quick picks
- Highest stated percentage: European Wax Center, 6% royalty on gross sales (weekly) plus 3% marketing contribution (monthly).
Gold's Gym vs alternatives: side by side
| Program | Terms | Model | Partner types | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold's Gym | Royalty 5% of monthly gross sales (US); 3% of revenue to marketing | Royalty | Franchisee | Not published |
| Anytime Fitness | Candidates typically need over $100,000 in liquid capital | — | Franchisee | Not published |
| Orangetheory Fitness | $350K liquid capital with $1M net worth | — | Franchisee | $350K liquid capital and $1M net worth. |
| CycleBar | Total investment $410,809 - $1,110,193 per the 2025 FDD | Royalty | Franchisee | $250,000 liquid capital and $500,000 net worth |
| European Wax Center | 6% royalty on gross sales (weekly) plus 3% marketing contribution (monthly) | Royalty | Franchisee | Minimum $250,000 liquid capital and $700,000 net worth |
3 more programs don't publish terms or requirements, so they're left out of the table: Snap Fitness, F45 Training, Club Pilates.
The 7 alternatives
Snap Fitness Franchise
Gym franchise with 1,000+ clubs across 17 countries. Partners get step-by-step opening support including marketing and grand opening, 20+ years of franchising experience.
Anytime Fitness Franchise
Own a 24/7 neighborhood gym in a 6,000+ location global network. Partners get training and support, flexible club prototypes.
Orangetheory Franchising
Heart-rate-based group fitness studios; development slots are limited. Partners get real estate, operations and marketing support, construction and design support, training.
FIT House of Brands Franchising (F45 Training, FS8, VAURA Pilates)
Franchise F45 Training, FS8 or VAURA Pilates studios on one global platform. Partners get three studio brands under one operating platform, shared programming, education, technology and marketing support, real estate and operations support.
Club Pilates Franchise
Reformer Pilates studio franchise with a recurring membership model. Partners get national vendor relationships, sales and membership training, marketing support.
CycleBar Franchise
Open a CycleBar indoor-cycling studio. Partners get ongoing training, weekly and monthly webinars, one-on-one support.
European Wax Center Franchise
Waxing-center franchise where most owners run multiple units. Terms: 6% royalty on gross sales (weekly) plus 3% marketing contribution (monthly). Partners get multi-unit ownership supported, training and support program.
FAQ
What are the best alternatives to the Gold's Gym Franchise?
The closest matches in the PartnersWatch directory are Snap Fitness (Not published); Anytime Fitness (Candidates typically need over $100,000 in liquid capital); Orangetheory Fitness ($350K liquid capital with $1M net worth); F45 Training (Not published); Club Pilates (Not published). Each is open to franchisees like Gold's Gym's program.
Gold's Gym or Snap Fitness: which partner program is better?
Gold's Gym lists Royalty 5% of monthly gross sales (US); 3% of revenue to marketing (royalty); Snap Fitness lists Not published. The better one is the product your audience is more likely to buy and keep, so compare fit before rate.
How were these Gold's Gym alternatives chosen?
We match listings in the same industry that accept the same partner types, then prefer the same commission model. Terms come from each brand's public partner page; confirm them before you promote.
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