planet fitness
The Business
SourcesThe current franchisor began offering franchises in August 2018.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
Read More About The Business
The current franchisor was formed on June 13, 2018 as a Delaware limited liability company.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor’s affiliate and predecessor, Pla-Fit Franchise, LLC, offered franchises for the operation of PLANET FITNESS businesses from February 2003 through July 2018.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
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We have been offering franchises for the operation of PLANET FITNESS businesses since August 2018.
We are a Delaware limited liability company formed on June 13, 2018.
Source NotesOur affiliate and predecessor, Pla-Fit Franchise, LLC (“Pla-Fit Franchise”), offered franchises for the operation of PLANET FITNESS businesses from February 2003 through July 2018.
Your Role As An Owner
SourcesYour PLANET FITNESS business must, at all times, be managed by you, one of your owners, an Approved Operator, or by a manager who has completed the franchisor’s initial training program to the franchisor’s satisfaction. Your manager need not have an equity interest in the franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 67 · Item 15 · View Source
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Source NotesYour PLANET FITNESS business must, at all times, be managed by you, one of your owners, an Approved Operator, or by a manager who has completed our initial training program to our satisfaction. Your manager need not have an equity interest in the franchise.
Inside The FDD
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01The Business And Its Ownership
The current franchisor began offering franchises in August 2018.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
The current franchisor was formed on June 13, 2018 as a Delaware limited liability company.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor’s affiliate and predecessor, Pla-Fit Franchise, LLC, offered franchises for the operation of PLANET FITNESS businesses from February 2003 through July 2018.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
We have been offering franchises for the operation of PLANET FITNESS businesses since August 2018.
We are a Delaware limited liability company formed on June 13, 2018.
Source NotesOur affiliate and predecessor, Pla-Fit Franchise, LLC (“Pla-Fit Franchise”), offered franchises for the operation of PLANET FITNESS businesses from February 2003 through July 2018.
08Suppliers And Required Purchases
You must operate your PLANET FITNESS franchise in conformity with the franchisor’s methods, standards and specifications and you must purchase services, supplies, fixtures, equipment, merchandise, goods, and inventory only from suppliers the franchisor has approved.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 35 · Item 8 · View Source
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Source NotesYou must operate your PLANET FITNESS franchise in conformity with our methods, standards and specifications and you must purchase services, supplies, fixtures, equipment, merchandise, goods, and inventory only from suppliers we have approved.
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
You must keep confidential during and after the term of the Franchise Agreement all proprietary information, including the Methods of Operations, Operations Manual, Means & Methods and the franchisor’s other materials.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 66 · Item 14 · View Source
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Source NotesYou must keep confidential during and after the term of the Franchise Agreement all proprietary information, including the Methods of Operations, Operations Manual, Means & Methods and our other materials.
15Owner Participation
Your PLANET FITNESS business must, at all times, be managed by you, one of your owners, an Approved Operator, or by a manager who has completed the franchisor’s initial training program to the franchisor’s satisfaction. Your manager need not have an equity interest in the franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 67 · Item 15 · View Source
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Source NotesYour PLANET FITNESS business must, at all times, be managed by you, one of your owners, an Approved Operator, or by a manager who has completed our initial training program to our satisfaction. Your manager need not have an equity interest in the franchise.
Find The Right Business For The Life You Want.
You don’t have to compare every brand on your own. A franchise consultant can help narrow your options and work through what ownership would ask of you.
Bring your questions about this brand, your priorities and the kind of business you want to run.
Your Role
Understand the hours, sales and people responsibilities behind the ownership model.
Your Shortlist
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Your Market
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