Snap Fitness is a chain of compact gyms with round-the-clock keycard access and a worldwide network in which a member can train at other clubs too. It runs on a lean, low-overhead model with a small team and a smaller footprint — deliberately a simpler, cheaper alternative to large wellness centers. That also sets it apart from other gyms: it targets low overhead and an operator who needn't be on the floor for every shift.

As a franchisee you get the brand, site-selection and equipment help, supply of the gym machines, club design, membership software, and support at opening and in operation. What stays on you is financing the build, securing the space and lease, leading a small team, and above all local marketing and member acquisition. The model is built to be run even semi-absentee with a manager in place.

The main revenue is recurring monthly membership dues plus ancillary services; the franchisee pays ongoing fees on sales. Thanks to low staffing, the operation costs less in payroll than a full-service gym. The main costs are rent, equipment and its upkeep, and marketing; the result rests on a steady and growing member base.