When did AFLLC, an affiliate of Basecamp Fitness, begin operating Anytime Fitness centers?
Basecamp_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Our affiliate, Anytime Fitness Franchisor, LLC ("Anytime Fitness"), is the franchisor of the Anytime Fitness brand. Anytime Fitness offers franchises for the operation of fitness centers designed to operate with minimal overhead and labor costs under the trademark, "Anytime Fitness®". It and its predecessor AFLLC have been offering Anytime Fitness franchises since October 2002 and Anytime Fitness Express franchises from October 2006 to April 2024. AFLLC has operated Anytime Fitness centers since January 2005, and an Anytime Fitness Express center from October 2006 to 2009. In November 2021 the agreements under which these franchises were operated were transferred to Anytime Fitness as part of the Securitization Transaction discussed below. As of December 31, 2024, Anytime Fitness had 2,290 franchised centers in operation in the United States and AFLLC had 11 company-owned centers. AFLLC also acts as our manager as discussed below.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS, AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 7–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Basecamp Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, AFLLC, an affiliate of Basecamp Fitness, has operated Anytime Fitness centers since January 2005. The document also states that AFLLC operated an Anytime Fitness Express center from October 2006 to 2009. In November 2021, the agreements under which these franchises were operated were transferred to Anytime Fitness as part of a Securitization Transaction.
As of December 31, 2024, Anytime Fitness had 2,290 franchised centers in operation in the United States, while AFLLC had 11 company-owned centers. This indicates that AFLLC not only operates Anytime Fitness centers but also plays a role in managing company-owned locations.
For a prospective Basecamp Fitness franchisee, this information highlights the relationship between Basecamp Fitness and Anytime Fitness through their shared affiliates. It demonstrates that the parent company has experience in operating and franchising fitness centers, which could be seen as a benefit. However, it is important for potential franchisees to understand the specifics of the Securitization Transaction and how it might impact the support and services they receive, as AFLLC also acts as Basecamp Fitness's manager and franchise sales agent.