MINNEAPOLIS, July 7 – Anytime Fitness is proud to announce that the brand has ranked #9 in Entrepreneur’s list of the Top Global Franchises, published in the July/August issue of Entrepreneur magazine. Anytime Fitness is additionally ranked as the top fitness franchise brand on the 2021 list.

Anytime Fitness has appeared for 14 straight years in the Top Global Franchises list and seven times in the top 10. With more than 4,000 franchise locations on all seven continents – more than half outside the U.S. in more than 30 countries – Anytime Fitness is the #1 fitness franchise in the world.

“We have steadily grown AF to be the superior fitness franchise brand in the world with best-in-class support,” said Stacy Anderson, president, Anytime Fitness. “The demand for fitness, nutrition and personal wellness services is expected to surge as the world emerges from the pandemic. With our purpose-driven approach, we look forward to welcoming new franchisees to help us meet that demand worldwide.”

In order to qualify for Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises ranking, companies had to have at least five franchise units open outside the U.S. and indicate that they are seeking new franchisees internationally. From there, all qualified companies were run through a modified version of Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 ranking formula, adjusted to give extra weight to international units and growth. Other factors considered by the formula include costs and fees, brand strength, franchisees support, and financial strength and stability. 

“The growth potential for franchises is nearly infinite, as this list of global success stories illustrates,” said Entrepreneur magazine editor in chief Jason Feifer. “These brands have figured out how to serve customers throughout the world, and we’re happy to cheer them on.”

To view Anytime Fitness in the full ranking, visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/topglobal. Results can also be seen in the July/August issue of Entrepreneur magazine, available on newsstands and Entrepreneur Media’s iOS and Android mobile app. 

About Anytime Fitness
Anytime Fitness is the fastest-growing gym franchise in the world, averaging 300 new gyms per year while serving 4.2 million members at more than 4,800 gyms and is the only franchise of any kind to have locations on all seven continents. Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Anytime Fitness prides itself on providing its members with convenient fitness options and friendly, personal service in well-maintained facilities that feature top-quality exercise equipment. Anytime Fitness gyms are now open in 32 countries. All franchised gyms are individually owned and operated and features the “Anywhere Access” policy which allows members access to any Anytime Fitness gym worldwide. For more information, visit www.anytimefitness.com.

About Self Esteem Brands
Our purpose is to improve the self-esteem of the world. Self Esteem Brands (SEB) is the parent company of Anytime Fitness (the world’s largest fitness franchise), Basecamp Fitness, The Bar Method and Waxing the City. Combined, most of our more than 5,000 franchise locations are locally operated across 32 countries worldwide by independent, small business owners. SEB is also the parent company to affiliates Provision Security Solutions and Healthy Contributions. Leading with a culture anchored in the values of people, purpose, performance and play, plus a charitable focus through the HeartFirst Foundation®, SEB seeks to enrich the lives of all who interact with our brands and businesses. Our vision is a world of self-esteem for every human to rise from their challenges. For more information on Self Esteem Brands, please visit https://www.sebrands.com/.