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<p>The fitness segment is one of the most diverse categories in franchising. Beyond gyms, the fitness segment offers opportunities in boxing, mobile workouts, pilates, yoga, MMA, Jazzercise and a host of other specialized workouts that appeal to a range of consumers.&nbsp;</p><p>That diversity not only provides a bevy of options for fitness-minded franchise entrepreneurs, but it has also created a wide range of operational models, meaning prospective franchisees should have little trouble finding a business that aligns with their liquidity, lifestyle goals, operational experience and personal interests.</p><p>Below, we’ve collected 10 of our favorite specialty fitness franchises that are well-positioned for growth in 2021. If you’re looking for a fitness brand that offers something a little different from benches and barbells, start here.</p><h4><a href="https://regymenfitness.com/franchising/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-specialty-fitness-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715305" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>REGYMEN Fitness</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $299,500-$770,500</li><li>Units: 5</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/regymenfitness"><u>1851 Brand Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://awatfitfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-specialty-fitness-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715305" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>AWATfit</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $99,000-$152,000</li><li>Units: 1</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/awatfit/info"><u>1851 Brand Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.gymguyz.com/franchise-opportunities/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-specialty-fitness-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715305" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>GYMGUYZ</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $87,000-$140,001</li><li>Units: 185</li></ul><h4><a href="https://franchise.burnbootcamp.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-specialty-fitness-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715305" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Burn Boot Camp</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $150,330-$406,500</li><li>Units: 261</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.clubpilates.com/franchise?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-specialty-fitness-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715305" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Club Pilates</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $178,000-$365,200</li><li>Units: 597</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.purebarre.com/franchise?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-specialty-fitness-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715305" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Pure Barre</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $204,100-$461,700</li><li>Units: 563</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.9round.com/fitness-franchises/financing?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-specialty-fitness-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715305" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>9Round</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $106,175-$150,275</li><li>Units: 748</li></ul><h4><a href="https://tapoutfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-specialty-fitness-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715305" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Tapout Fitness</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $158,410-$736,491</li><li>Units: 28</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.cyclebar.com/franchise?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-specialty-fitness-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715305" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>CycleBar</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $402,650-$498,700</li><li>Units: 208</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.jazzercise.com/Franchisee-Links/Costs?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-specialty-fitness-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715305" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Jazzercise Inc.</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $2,415-$21,750</li><li>Units: 8,458</li></ul>

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Fitness Premier

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