Vanguard Key Clubs
Health & Wellness → Fitness - General
Own a 24/7 unstaffed gym
Manage a tech-enabled fitness franchise remotely with low overhead and flexible lifestyle ownership.
Total units6from the brand’s own disclosures
Brand overview
Vanguard Key Clubs provides 24-hour gym and fitness centers built on a smart, sustainable, and streamlined model. Founded by Craig Annis after three decades in the fitness industry, the brand was created to solve the costly, labor-intensive challenges of traditional gyms. Each club features keyless access, well-maintained equipment, and a welcoming community for every fitness level. The unstaffed concept eliminates payroll expenses while delivering a safe, inclusive workout environment around the clock.
Availability
We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
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Why choose
The low-overhead, unstaffed model eliminates payroll and on-site staffing costs entirely. Owners enjoy true lifestyle flexibility through cloud-based remote management, making it easy to oversee multiple locations. Dual revenue streams combined with minimal operational overhead maximize your profitability. You benefit from a proven, replicable system backed by over 30 years of fitness operations experience. Comprehensive turnkey support guides you from site selection through grand opening and beyond.
Investment Requirements
- Total investment
- $207,800–$527,500
- Franchise fee
- $40,000
- Cash Required
- $100,000
Growth Trends
Training & support
Vanguard Key Clubs offers complete turnkey support to get your club up and running. You will receive hands-on assistance with site selection, club design, and equipment procurement. The onboarding process includes complete software setup, operational training, and pre-launch marketing. Once open, ongoing operations support and national marketing materials are provided to ensure your continued success.
Ideal candidate
We are seeking entrepreneurs and investors who desire a semi-absentee, lifestyle-driven ownership model. The ideal candidate values flexibility and autonomy without the heavy demands of traditional, labor-intensive gym management. If you want to build a scalable business that fits your lifestyle, this opportunity is for you.