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
EBITDA: $187,000
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
EBITDA: $187,000
Redlands, CA
Fully equipped boot camp with more equipment and accessories than most other boot camp gyms. We have everything you need to run your fitness classes; Two fully built out Torque rigs with pull-up bars...
$200,000
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
Orange County, CA
Premium Fitness Studio – 33% Revenue Growth Year-Over-Year! This state-of-the-art fitness studio specializing in group strength training and conditioning has demonstrated exceptional performance with...
$399,000
Ontario, CA
Online auction: November 17-19, 2025
$2,250,000 starting bid
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...
$225,000
EBITDA: $141,201
Los Angeles, CA
Established fitness studio in prime Los Angeles location with exceptional profitability. Operating successfully since 2018, this 1,700 square foot facility generates $480,000 in annual revenue with...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
Beaumont, CA
Operating continuously since 1982, this high-end fitness center boasts a strong reputation, loyal clientele, and a prime, high traffic location. The facility is spotless, professional, and...
$299,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
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...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $116,268
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
Available in California
HealthSource Chiropractic: $363K Avg Gross Profit with Unmatched Care Nationwide!
$150,000
See More FranchisesLos Angeles County, CA
Orangetheory Fitness is continuing our unprecedented growth, bringing our science-backed workout to more and more communities throughout the US and around the world. We were recently ranked #1:Best...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Mountain Center, CA
For Sale in Beautiful Mountain Center, CA: Reps Training Center, a code-operated private gym designed for personalized use and appointment-based training sessions. This exclusive facility offers a...
$189,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
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
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
Newport Beach, CA
Are you looking to step into a profitable, ready-to-run sports training business with a strong local reputation? Here’s your opportunity to acquire OC Softball Camp, a fully established training...
$75,000
Harmohan Rathour
RE/MAX Golden Empire
Serving Kern County, CA
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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...
$100,000
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 fitness studio franchise presents a streamlined workout model built around fast-paced kickboxing routines designed to deliver measurable results. Sessions are just 30 minutes long, making it a...
$220,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
Riverside, CA
Established 9Round Kickboxing Fitness Franchise - Riverside, CA This turnkey 24-hour fitness franchise presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a profitable, established business with strong...
$35,000
Sacramento County, CA
This Studio is located in a prime shopping center in the Sacramento metro area. 10 Sauna Studio with amazing income potential. There are over 600 Hotworx studio's in the network with over 100 of them...
$465,499
Cash Flow: $95,000
Available Nationwide
Build a thriving kids’ fitness business with USA Ninja Challenge. Membership-based recurring revenue, proven support, and a mission that empowers every child.
$150,000
See More FranchisesSan Diego, CA
Transform your entrepreneurial vision into reality with this turnkey San Diego dance school serving children ages 2-12. You'll step into an established operation that delivers consistent revenue...
$110,000
Rocklin, CA
Own a high-energy, community-driven boutique fitness studio with a nationally recognized brand behind it. Rumble Boxing Rocklin is a fully built-out, fully operational fitness franchise located in a...
$525,000
Cash Flow: $53,378
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
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...
$100,000
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
Huntington 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
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
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
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
Huntington 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...
Not Disclosed
Available Nationwide
Send Me a Pro is the first Home Services Platform Franchise, enabling you to aggregate multiple home services under one franchise.
$49,599
See More FranchisesLos Angeles County, CA
$2,500,000
Rialto, CA
$75,000
Dana Point, CA
$100,000
Sonoma County, CA
$240,000
San Francisco County, CA
$5,495,000
Available in California
$150,000
Encinitas, CA
$250,000
San Diego County, CA
$399,000
Sonoma County, CA
$825,000
San Diego County, CA
$99,000
San Diego County, CA
$499,000
Lorena Tomb
URBANLIME Real Estate
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
San Diego County, CA
$50,000
Perris, CA
$300,000
San Jose, CA
$180,000
San Diego County, CA
$60,000
Ventura County, CA
$275,000
Available in California
$105,000
Los Angeles, CA
$30,000
Orange County, CA
$175,000
Sacramento, CA
$29,999
Santa Clara County, CA
$800,000
Sacramento County, CA
$49,000
Available in California
$50,000
Redwood City, CA
$250,000
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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
46 |
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Median Asking Price |
$317,750 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$400,500 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$120,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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California Gym and Fitness Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.38 |
2.13 |
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Median |
0.55 |
2.98 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.95 |
3.40 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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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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