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<p>2020 was a wild ride for many in the fitness industry, but if you’re an investor looking for fitness brands to get involved with, 2021 promises a high-performance second half. This year nontraditional fitness franchises are likely to see tremendous growth as many former gym-goers look for alternative ways to workout that don't involve going to a crowded gym. Another area of the fitness industry expected to have a great year is gyms that are open for extended hours, allowing for members to come at less busy times of the day or night.&nbsp;</p><p>From smaller studios, to in-home fitness concepts and locally-owned gyms, fitness franchises are poised to have a great 2021. Here are 8 of our favorite fitness franchises for 2021:</p><h4><a href="https://www.gymguyz.com/franchise-opportunities/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-best-fitness-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715162" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>GYMGUYZ</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Cost: $87,000-$140,001</li><li>Units: 185</li></ul><h4><a href="https://workoutanytimefranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-best-fitness-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715162" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Workout Anytime</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Cost: $562,850-$1,008,550</li><li>Units: 160+</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/workoutanytime/info"><u>1851 Brand Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://awatfitfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-best-fitness-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715162" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>AWATfit</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Cost: $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://regymenfitness.com/franchising/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-best-fitness-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715162" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>REGYMEN Fitness</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Cost: $299,500-$770,500</li><li>Units: 5</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/regymenfitness/info"><u>1851 Brand Newsroom&nbsp;</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.planetfitness.com/franchising/become-a-franchisee?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-best-fitness-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715162" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Planet Fitness</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Cost: $968K-$4.1M</li><li>Units: 2,059</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.f45invest.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-best-fitness-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715162" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>F45 Training</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Cost: $313K-$485K</li><li>Units: 1,298</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.crunch.com/franchise?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-best-fitness-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715162" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Crunch Fitness</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Cost: $256K-$2.3M</li><li>Units: 300</li></ul><h4><a href="https://ufcgymfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=the-best-fitness-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715162" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>UFC Gym</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Cost: $199K-$4.2M</li><li>Units: 141</li></ul>

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