Ready To Own Your Own Gym Franchise?

fitness equipment in a gym
Vanguard Key Clubs franchise opportunities are a great way to experience the enjoyment and independence of business ownership with the support and experience of a management team with over 25 years experience in the industry. It is our goal to assist fitness entrepreneurs in establishing their own facilities without stripping them completely of their own individuality, encouraging you to build your own personal brand and making it yours. It’s our job to provide you with the support, the infrastructure resources and industry expertise to help you open, sustain and operate a successful business that’s easy to jump start and easy to manage, and to be profitable for years to come.

We Offer Two Gym Opportunities

Open A New Gym

Convert An Existing Gym

Franchise Gym Model

The Fitness Industry At A Glance

“Own your own Vanguard Key Clubs and join an industry that generates more than $30B of annual revenue in the United States.”

  • Proven business model with 20 years of success.
  • Low store opening costs range from $300K - $500K.
  • Semi-absentee ownership (working from home is possible).
  • 3rd party financing available.
  • Negotiated vendor pricing on all equipment.
  • Gym layout and design for optimal efficiency.
  • Initial 1 week franchise training.
  • Ongoing support for your business from seasoned professionals.
  • Assistance in real estate search & lease negotiation.
  • Grand opening adverting and ongoing marketing assistance.

Fitness Industry Statistics

  • HEALTH AND FITNESS INDUSTRY GENERATES ANNUAL REVENUE OF $87 Billion
  • 1 million People Join Health Clubs each year
  • Market is Growing at a rate of 8.7% per year
  • 64.19 million Americans have gym memberships AND ARE FOCUSED ON HEALTH

How We Help Franchisees Succeed

Why Vanguard Key Clubs?

  • Unique Business Model, OPEN 24 HOURS/7 DAYS A WEEK
  • Non-FRONT DESK STAFFED Facilities, LOWER LABOR COSTS
  • Freedom and Flexibility FOR OPERATING YOUR BUSINESS
  • Increased Quality of Life FOR THE FRANCHISEE

We Support Our Franchisees

Just as we’ve worked tirelessly to develop our gyms, we’ve been diligently working to put together our top-of-the-line franchise support systems. As a VANGUARD KEY CLUBS franchisee, you’ll get the best training on how to run your business effectively using our trusted VANGUARD KEY CLUBS methods, including:

  • Exceptional headquarters and field support to enable long-term growth
  • Best in class fitness offering that continues to evolve
  • Efficient business model that can be effectively scaled for growth
  • Standardized system and guidance for client acquisition and retention
  • Customized software to help franchisees manage their business efficiently
  • Consistent brand standards based on VANGUARD KEY CLUBS’s successful business model

This Opportunity Is Right For You If...

INITIAL TARGETED Territories INCLUDE

  • Northeast New York
  • New England States

Initial Opening Requirements

  • The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Vanguard Key Clubs location is $200K - $525k
  • This includes $30,000 FRANCHISE FEE that must be paid to the franchisor and/or its affiliate, as appropriate
  • Market Introduction Plan of $2,500 to $5,000 on OPENING advertising and promotion
  • Location square footage of 9,000-12,000 square feet

SEEKING INDIVIDUALS

  • INDIVIDUALS WITH EXPERIENCE AS Personal Trainers
  • RETIRED INDIVIDUALS WITH AN INTEREST IN FITNESS AND STAYING ACTIVE
  • Anyone with an Interest in the Fitness Industry That also wants to keep their day job
  • INDIVIDUAL INTERESTED IN SEMI-ABSENTEE OWNERSHIP
  • Property Management Companies
Disclaimer: This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for information purposes only. If you are a resident of a U.S. state or a country that regulates the offer and sale of franchises, are receiving this message in one of those states or countries, or intend to operate a franchise in any of those states or countries, we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with any applicable pre-sale registration and/or disclosure requirements in the applicable jurisdiction. Our website has not been reviewed or approved by any other federal or state governmental or regulatory agency (domestic or international).

Inquire About Opening A Vanguard Gym

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.