El Cajon, CA
This established Hardcore Fitness gym is a turnkey opportunity for an entrepreneur or investor looking to step into a profitable and growing business. With a loyal membership base, strong community...
$525,000
El Cajon, CA
This established Hardcore Fitness gym is a turnkey opportunity for an entrepreneur or investor looking to step into a profitable and growing business. With a loyal membership base, strong community...
$525,000
Newport Beach, CA
For Sale: F45 Training Newport Beach With 780 active F45 franchises in the US, these studios represent 2 of the absolute best locations in the US with the biggest potential to boom back into multi...
$175,000
Oceanside, CA
Here’s a rare opportunity to take over a thriving Mayweather Boxing + Fitness franchise - already profitable and primed for growth. The previous owner invested $845K to build this business for his...
$480,000
Ontario, CA
Online auction: October 20-22, 2025
$2,250,000 starting bid
Encinitas, CA
Prime Location in the heart of Encinitas! This fully equipped 1,500 sq. ft. martial arts studio is turnkey and ready for new ownership. It features a spacious mat area, inviting front lobby, front...
$45,000
Placer County, CA
Elevate your health and wellness at this group fitness facility, where they focus on helping you achieve your overall well-being goals. In addition to their dynamic, tailored workouts designed for all...
$49,000
Sonoma County, CA
SBA Pre-Qualified! A unique opportunity to purchase a thriving national franchise Fitness Center in Sonoma County California. In 2024 the business generated revenues exceeding $553,000 and the owner...
$825,000
Cash Flow: $232,754
Solano County, CA
This established and highly rated fitness franchise offers a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey, absentee-owned business with strong cash flow and national brand backing. Located in a busy retail...
$300,000
Long Beach, CA
This flagship location is fully updated with the latest brand features and proprietary technology. New owners will have no buildout, real estate, or staffing challenges to navigate—saving hundreds of...
$150,000
San Diego, CA
Own a profitable Stretch Lab franchise in one of San Diego’s most health-conscious neighborhoods. This is a proven, revenue-generating business with a loyal membership base and massive growth...
$140,000
Cash Flow: $76,800
Available in California
Since 1992, Alloy's personalized training programs cater to the premium 45-65 age group, boasting the highest retention and real results in the $33 billion fitness industry.
$150,000
See More FranchisesHuntington Beach, CA
9Round Beach is a 24/7 Fitness Franchise Club business that is ready to explode and has a high Ceiling for profitability. All the Systems from operations to Automated Marketing and Management are in...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $5,000
Belmont, CA
This franchise represents an exceptional opportunity, available significantly below the startup cost of opening a new fitness studio. With a proven business model and immediate revenue potential, this...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $78,080
Santa Clara County, CA
Great opportunity for a driven & motivated individual looking to service the baseball & softball community with a well established business. We are are 1 of only 2 public baseball & softball batting...
$500,000
Ventura, CA
Take advantage of these TWO existing stretch franchises and benefit from this fantastic opportunity to step into thriving wellness businesses with a strong foundation. This franchise specializes in...
$560,000
Cash Flow: $175,000
Westlake Village, CA
Seize this unique chance to own a well-established Row House boutique fitness studio located in a prime, high-traffic shopping plaza in Westlake Village, California. This studio comes fully...
$30,000
Aaron Pfeffer
First Choice Business Brokers LA
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.
Orange County, CA
This is a turn-key business opportunity to own an established Row House boutique fitness studio located in a busy Orange County, California shopping plaza. Priced at a fraction of the price to open a...
$30,000
Roseville, CA
Step into ownership of a premier D1 Training franchise—America’s trusted name in athletic performance. This facility offers cutting-edge training programs designed for scholastic athletes, adults, and...
$150,000
Petaluma, CA
Step into ownership of a premier D1 Training franchise—America’s trusted name in athletic performance. This facility offers cutting-edge training programs designed for scholastic athletes, adults, and...
$575,000
Contra Costa County, CA
This multi-unit fitness franchise is thriving with $2.57M in revenue and $753K in cash flow (SDE). With three established locations in high-demand markets, a strong membership base, and a predictable,...
$3,500,000
Cash Flow: $753,251
Laguna Hills, CA
Established Fitness Studio for Sale – The Camp Transformation Center Turnkey franchise opportunity in thriving Laguna Hills location! This nationally recognized fitness studio has been successfully...
$100,000
Available Nationwide
Fitness Machine Technicians – a business-to-business and residential international franchise opportunity with the potential for residual income through recurring service-based contracts.
$50,000
See More FranchisesContra Costa County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey, semi-absentee fitness franchise located in Contra Costa County. Part of one of the most recognized names in 24/7 gyms, this location serves a loyal and...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $128,597
Los Angeles, CA
Upscale boutique fitness franchise in excellent location in Granada Hills shopping mall with strong anchors. 240+ members with 4.9 star reviews across Yelp, Google and Classpass. Excellent tenured...
$50,000
San Diego County, CA
Fitness Center – Franchise Resale - Currently Semi Absentee managed NEW PRICE - Motivated Seller! All new Equipment! Opportunity for an Owner Operator to be a hands on be manager and increase sales...
$75,000
Cash Flow: $115,726
Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare opportunity to own a fully equipped and operational fitness facility located in one of the most desirable, high-traffic areas of Downtown Los Angeles. Business Overview Hardcore Fitness...
$549,000
Cash Flow: $116,268
Clovis, CA
Great location for a 2,100 SQFT boxing gym. Fully staffed, class schedules with certified instructors, weekly fitness classes. This is the premier boxing-centric High Intensity Interval Training...
$110,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Emeryville, CA
Own a Piece of Oakland Fitness History – 20-Year Established CrossFit Gym for Sale After two incredible decades of building a strong, loyal community, we’re offering a rare opportunity to take over a...
$90,000
Cash Flow: $130,000
Riverside County, CA
This sale is paused as we update our financials. It will be re-posted shortly....
$679,000
Cash Flow: $202,536
Orange County, CA
Profitable, premier fitness facility in South Orange County designed to provide independent trainers, fitness instructors, and wellness professionals with a high-quality space to conduct their...
$315,000
Cash Flow: $89,234
Los Angeles, CA
The fitness industry is on the rise! This is a chance to own two premier fitness gym locations that are turnkey and absentee operated! With a combined membership base nearing 1,000 members, these two...
$1,750,000
Cash Flow: $352,902
Culver City, CA
Essers of Los Angeles was established in 2015 in Culver City, California. We recently celebrated our 10-year anniversary. Essers has built a great culture and community with very strong client...
$100,000
Available in California
HealthSource Chiropractic: $363K Avg Gross Profit with Unmatched Care Nationwide!
$150,000
See More FranchisesHuntington Park, CA
Prime turnkey gym facility available for lease in Huntington Park, Los Angeles County, at the Warner Theater. This exceptional 26,000-30,000 square foot retail space represents a rare...
Perris, CA
$300,000
Orange County, CA
$650,000
San Jose, CA
$180,000
San Diego, CA
$250,000
Available in California
$50,000
San Diego County, CA
$60,000
Ventura County, CA
$275,000
Los Angeles, CA
$60,000
Orange County, CA
$249,000
Sacramento, CA
$29,999
Eric Espinoza
GLB GROUP Inc.
Serving San Diego County, CA
Green Life Business Group, Inc. California's Largest Cannabis Business Brokerage now representing operators throughout the United States via Green Life Business' affiliate program.
Santa Clara County, CA
$800,000
Los Angeles, CA
$475,000
California
$850,000
Sacramento County, CA
$49,000
Redwood City, CA
$250,000
Available Nationwide
$20,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$150,000
San Bruno, CA
$30,000
Sacramento County, CA
$49,000
Los Angeles, CA
$499,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$130,000
Available in California
$250,000
Los Angeles, CA
Cash Flow: $10,000
The gym and fitness industry, a vital segment of the broader health market, is dedicated to promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyles. From traditional weightlifting gyms to boutique fitness studios offering specialized classes, this industry provides a variety of services aimed at improving physical fitness, mental well-being, and overall health.
If you are in the market to buy or sell a gym or fitness business in California, it’s important to get a handle on expected financial performance and valuation metrics in this space. To help provide context, we have aggregated and analyzed listings data from gyms and fitness centers for sale in California to surface average financial metrics and business valuation multiples. This can help provide a baseline for evaluating businesses in this market.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
46 |
Median Asking Price |
$317,750 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$400,500 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$120,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
California Gym and Fitness Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.38 |
2.13 |
Median |
0.55 |
2.98 |
Upper Quartile |
0.95 |
3.40 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
Read the Report:
Gym & Fitness Center Business Valuation Benchmark Report
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a gym or fitness business in California?
Prices range depending on size and sales volume, but the median asking price for a gym or fitness business in California is $317,750.
How much do gym or fitness business owners earn?
Fitness businesses vary in sales volume, but California owners report median annual sales of $400,500 and annual owner earnings of $120,000. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a gym or fitness business?
Valuing a fitness business involves considering several factors, including annual revenue, profit, growth (or decline) trends, and historical stability. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Revenue multiples in the California fitness industry typically range from 0.38 to 0.95, with the median at 0.55. Earnings multiples range from 2.13 to 3.40, with the median at 2.98. These values suggest the average gym or fitness business in California may sell for around 0.55 times its annual revenue, and 2.98 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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