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For members

Gym membership cost: real prices, hidden fees and Austin data

Gym membership cost by type: $15 budget chains, $75 YMCAs, $219+ luxury clubs, plus the fees, day pass math and what 145 Austin gyms charge per month.

For gym owners

How to open a gym: steps, startup costs, and Texas rules

How to open a gym in 10 steps: startup costs from $50,000 to $5.4M by model, site selection with Austin ZIP data, and Texas health spa and sales tax rules.

For gym owners

The best gym franchises of 2026, compared by cost, royalty, and owner

Compare 12 gym franchises by FDD investment, franchise fee, royalty, unit count, and owner, plus an Austin saturation check before you sign a deal.

For gym owners

Gym site selection: how to choose a gym location, with Austin data

Gym site selection starts with who lives a short drive away, income that fits your price, and a count of rivals by tier. A worked Austin ZIP example.