My Gym franchise
My Gym runs children's fitness centers with structured classes in gymnastics, sports skills and games for kids from a few weeks old to about 13, plus parties and camps. Franchisees can add a mobile business serving schools and daycares. At the end of 2025 there were 166 My Gym locations in the US, 160 franchised and 6 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $241K–$426K
- Franchise fee
- $55,000
- Royalty
- 7%
- Locations, 2025
- 166−3 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 1995
- Franchisor based in
- Sherman Oaks, California
- Time to open
- 5 to 9 months after signing
- Agreement length
- 12 years
- Territory
- No exclusive territory
- Financing
- None offered
From Gym Consulting, LLC’s 2026 filing.
How much a My Gym franchise costs
Opening one My Gym center costs an estimated $240,800 to $425,600. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Gym Consulting, LLC, 2026 filing, page 18
My Gym franchise fee
The franchise fee is $55,000, per center. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Gym Consulting, LLC, 2026 filing, page 11
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 7% of gross volume, paid monthly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 1% of gross sales |
Source: Gym Consulting, LLC, 2026 filing, page 13
Sales and earnings
No figures My Gym does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: Gym Consulting, LLC, 2026 filing, page 47
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 161 (−2) | 4 | 4 |
| 2024 | 162 (+1) | 4 | 5 |
| 2025 | 160 (−2) | 6 | 6 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Gym Consulting, LLC, 2026 filing, page 48
How My Gym compares
Of the 7 sports franchises on this site, My Gym is the 3rd cheapest to open and the 6th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | My Gym | Typical sports |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $241K | $402K |
| Royalty | 7% | 7% |
| Closed or left per year | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | −1.8% | +42.1% |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 6 of 7 |
Typical is the median across the 7 brands in sports franchises.
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My Gym franchise questions
How long does it take to open a My Gym?
5 to 9 months after signing, according to My Gym's 2026 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does My Gym help with financing?
No. My Gym does not offer financing or guarantee loans or leases, so buyers arrange their own, usually a bank or SBA loan.
Do My Gym franchisees get a protected territory?
No. My Gym grants the right to run one location but no exclusive area, so another My Gym can open nearby.
How long is a My Gym franchise agreement?
The initial term is 12 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is My Gym growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 12 franchised locations opened and 15 closed or left, a net change of −1.8%. About 3.1% of locations closed or left each year. That is above the 1.6% typical for sports franchises.
How does My Gym compare with other sports franchises?
Of the 7 sports franchises here, My Gym is the 3rd cheapest to open (low end $241K against a $402K median) and the 6th largest by number of locations. Its 7% royalty is in line with the 7% median.
Does My Gym say how much franchisees make?
No, My Gym doesn't publish sales or profit figures for its locations, while 6 of the 7 sports brands here do. Current and former owners are the best source.
Where is My Gym based?
Gym Consulting, LLC is based in Sherman Oaks, California and the brand has sold franchises since 1995.