Best Fitness & Wellbeing Franchises in South Australia
14 gym & fitness franchise systems that operate or recruit in South Australia and publish their fees, ranked by Australian network size.
| # | Franchise | Open SA territories | Units | Investment (all-in) | Royalty | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anytime Fitness | None listed | 599 | $649K–$2.3M | Not published | Cost |
| 2 | Snap Fitness | None listed | 463 | $672K–$1.4M | Not published | Cost |
| 3 | Plus Fitness | None listed | 237 | $249K–$550K | Not published | Cost |
| 4 | F45 Training | None listed | 173 | $441K–$865K | 7.0% | Cost |
| 5 | Studio Pilates International | 1 | 153 | $487K–$678K | Not published | Cost |
| 6 | Jetts Fitness | None listed | 123 | $780K–$1.3M | Not published | Cost |
| 7 | JUMP! Swim Schools | 1 | 84 | $359K–$680K | Not published | Cost |
| 8 | Fernwood Fitness | None listed | 75 | $750K–$1.9M | 7.0% | Cost |
| 9 | GymbaROO-KindyROO | 1 | 72 | $100K–$200K | Not published | Cost |
| 10 | Grasshopper Soccer | 1 | 55 | $30K–$50K | Not published | Cost |
| 11 | Croc's Playcentre | 1 | 28 | $350K–$500K | Not published | Cost |
| 12 | EFM Health Clubs | 1 | 24 | $33K–$50K | Not published | Cost |
| 13 | Kelly Sports | 1 | 7 | $42K–$74K | Not published | Cost |
| 14 | VAURA | 1 | 5 | $1.0M–$1.7M | Not published | Cost |
Lowest entry on this list: Grasshopper Soccer from $30,000 all-in. Investment figures are each system's published all-in establishment cost. Rankings are directory listings, not endorsements, always verify fees against the disclosure document.
Best places in South Australia for a gym & fitness franchise
| Area | Score | Residents |
|---|---|---|
| Onkaparinga | 68/100 | 174,000 |
| Plympton | 68/100 | 26,849 |
| Enfield - Blair Athol | 66/100 | 26,018 |
| Rostrevor - Magill | 66/100 | 24,282 |
| Mount Barker | 66/100 | 22,412 |
| Windsor Gardens | 63/100 | 22,890 |
| Unley - Parkside | 60/100 | 21,243 |
| Paradise - Newton | 59/100 | 21,882 |
Scores from FranchiseScope’s location model: market size, competition, demographic fit, growth and recruiting brands, using ABS Census 2021 data. All South Australia franchise locations
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best gym & fitness franchise in South Australia?
It depends on your budget, the format you want and demand where you live. Of the 14 systems that operate or recruit in South Australia, Anytime Fitness has the largest Australian network (599 units). Compare investment, royalties and territory availability, and confirm every figure against the franchisor's disclosure document.
How much does a gym & fitness franchise cost in South Australia?
Published all-in investment for these systems starts from $30,000 (Grasshopper Soccer). Costs vary with the site, fit-out and working capital, so ask each franchisor for current figures and check them in the disclosure document.
Where in South Australia is best for a gym & fitness franchise?
By our location model, the highest-scoring South Australia areas for a gym & fitness franchise are Onkaparinga (68/100), Plympton (68/100), Enfield - Blair Athol (66/100). The score weighs market size, competition, demographic fit, growth and recruiting brands; each area's report shows the detail.