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Plus Fitness

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How much does a Plus Fitness franchise cost in Australia?

The total initial investment for a Plus Fitness franchise in Australia is $350,000–$550,000 (estimated, including equipment and fit-out; excludes lease deposits and council fees), based on publicly available figures.

The full report breaks down every cost category and how controllable each one is.

What are Plus Fitness's franchise fees and royalties?

Plus Fitness's published fees — royalty: $910 per month (flat fixed fee, not percentage-based); initial franchise fee: $25,000 (one-off).

The full report maps the complete fee architecture and how each fee behaves as revenue moves.

Is a Plus Fitness franchise a good investment?

Independent analysis gives Plus Fitness a weighted risk score of 4.4 out of 10 — Moderate Risk. That is a finding, not a recommendation: suitability depends on the buyer's capital, experience, and risk tolerance.

What drives the score, and which buyer profiles the model suits, is detailed across five risk dimensions in the full report.

Overall Risk Score

4.4

out of 10

Risk Classification

Moderate Risk

Highest Risk Area

Structural Risk

5 / 10

Report Overview

Plus Fitness is an Australian-owned 24-hour fitness franchise that represents a distinctive model within the competitive gym franchise category. Founded in 1996 as a traditional health club, the brand pivoted to the 24-hour access model in 2011, a decision that fundamentally reshaped its operational structure and market positioning. The system now operates approximately 140 locations across Australia, with over 280 franchise units sold across Australia, New Zealand, India, and Singapore.

Weighted risk score: 4.40/10 (Moderate Risk)
13-section institutional-grade analysis
Detailed cost and fee architecture breakdown
6 regret drivers with formation pathways
4 profit sensitivity scenarios
30 commercially intelligent due diligence questions
Suitability analysis: who wins and who struggles
Benchmark comparison against other franchise categories

System Snapshot

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CategoryFitness franchise — 24/7 gym model
Founded1996 (initially as traditional health club); pivoted to 24hr model in 2011
FoundersJohn Fuller (founder); co-owned with Nigel Miller
HeadquartersSydney, Australia
Public Investment Range$350,000–$550,000 (estimated, including equipment and fit-out; excludes lease deposits and council fees)
Franchise Fee$25,000 (one-off)
Royalty Structure$910 per month (flat fixed fee, not percentage-based)
Franchise TermReported as typically 5–7 years (verify with franchisor)
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What's in the Plus Fitness Report

Executive Intelligence Summary

Plus Fitness is an Australian-owned 24-hour fitness franchise that represents a distinctive model within the competitive gym franchise category.

System Snapshot

Note: Specific figures are drawn from publicly available sources including franchise directories, media reporting, and franchisor-facing publications.

Structural Economics

To understand Plus Fitness as an investment, it is necessary to understand why 24-hour gym franchises — as a category — operate under a fundamentally different economic structure than full-service health clubs or other gym models.

Cost and Fee Architecture

All figures are directional estimates based on publicly available industry data and franchise sector benchmarks.

Network Dynamics and Territory Pressure

Plus Fitness operates 140+ locations across Australia, with significant concentration in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth metropolitan areas.

Operator Reality

Unlike production-intensive franchises or full-service gyms with complex programming, Plus Fitness operators manage a relatively straightforward daily rhythm: facility access, member support, equipment maintenance, and cleanliness.

Profitability Structure

Plus Fitness location profitability is driven by three primary variables:

Risk Architecture

Plus Fitness operates within a established franchise category (24/7 gyms) with known risk patterns.

Regret Drivers

Formation Pathway: A buyer selects a location based on visual appeal, rent affordability, or franchisor recommendation without rigorous demographic analysis.

Suitability Analysis

Benchmark Position

Trade-off Summary: Plus Fitness occupies a middle position: lower operational complexity than full-service gyms but higher complexity than personal training studios.

Key Questions to Ask

Final Intelligence Assessment

Plus Fitness is a stable franchise system with 15+ years of operational history in the 24/7 model, approximately 140 locations, and established brand recognition within the Australian fitness market.

Risk Scores Preview

Financial Risk4.5 / 10

Moderate investment, flat royalty leverage, equipment depreciation, lease risk

Structural Risk5 / 10

Lease dependency, limited territory protection, location-dependent model

Operational Risk4.8 / 10

Low-staffing model, technology dependency, member engagement focus

Market Risk2.5 / 10

Competitive 24/7 gym market, discretionary spending sensitivity, post-COVID volatility

Legal / Compliance Risk5 / 10

Established franchise code framework, standard fitness industry compliance

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