
Crunch
Fitness · Gyms
- Active units
- 359
- Royalty
- 5.0%
Franchised, year-end 2023
of weekly Net Sales
About Crunch
Crunchtime is a brand that helps restaurant operators achieve operational excellence by delivering consistent experiences and managing profitability in every location. With their restaurant operations management software, they offer a comprehensive platform that is trusted by the world's top brands. Crunchtime's platform includes features such as inventory management, food cost management, labor and scheduling optimization, learning and development tools, and operational execution support. Their inventory management module helps restaurant operators control food costs and optimize inventory by providing accurate data on actual vs. In terms of labor and scheduling, Crunchtime enables operators to create compliant schedules while considering local labor laws and regulations. Additionally, their learning and development tools empower businesses to train and retain team members effectively. Finally, Crunchtime's operational execution support helps enforce brand standards and ensures that work is done correctly and on time. As a brand, Crunchtime stands out for its breadth and depth of platform, offering all the necessary tools in one comprehensive solution. They provide accurate data in a centralized location, ensuring a single source of truth. With their proven enterprise support and purpose-built design for the restaurant industry, Crunchtime is uniquely positioned to support restaurants today and in the future. Notable clients such as Chipotle, Culver's, Domino's, Dunkin', Five Guys, and P.F. Chang's trust Crunchtime to control food and labor costs and deliver exceptional guest experiences. If you're in the foodservice industry, Crunchtime can help you overcome operational challenges and achieve excellence.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$35k
- Special incentives
We may offer reduced, waived or deferred Initial Franchise Fees, Development Fees or Multi-Unit Fees in special circumstances and in certain markets.
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
7.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
10,000 – 45,000 sq ft
- Area Development Fee - Crunch Fitness/Crunch Select (executed before Oct 1, 2024)
$25k
- Area Development Fee - Crunch Fitness/Crunch Select (executed on/after Oct 1, 2024)
$35k
- Area Development Fee - Crunch Signature (any execution date)
$50k
- Multi-Unit Development Fee - Crunch Fitness/Crunch Select (executed before Oct 1, 2024)
$25k
- Multi-Unit Development Fee - Crunch Fitness/Crunch Select (executed on/after Oct 1, 2024)
$35k
- Multi-Unit Development Fee - Crunch Signature (any execution date)
$50k
- Veteran discount
Not offered
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2024 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025.
Growth
- Total locations—
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings—
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate—
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR—
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio—
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate32.5%
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$3.8M
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open6 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate5.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.