Turnkey Absentee Independent Fitness Center for Sale – Greater Tampa Bay Area

Business Overview

An exceptional acquisition opportunity to acquire a highly stable, fully independent 24/7 health and fitness club located in the rapidly growing Pasco County market. Operating successfully for seven years under the same ownership, this modern fitness facility features an entirely member-driven, automated revenue model requiring minimal oversight. The current owner works only 6 to 9 hours per week, treating the asset as a mostly absentee investment.

The business boasts a robust and loyal member base of over 1,300 active members, providing highly predictable, recurring monthly revenue. A significant competitive advantage is its established foundation of more than 400 "Silver Sneakers" members, delivering a reliable, recession-resistant revenue stream backed by insurance-reimbursed wellness programs. Equipped with a state-of-the-art keycard swipe entry system and full 24-hour security camera coverage, the facility runs seamlessly around the clock with only two part-time employees. Free from the restrictions, ongoing royalties, and corporate fees of a national franchise, this independent brand offers incredible standalone profitability with an easy framework for future franchise conversion if desired.

SOLD!

  • Amount Asking: $162,900

  • Down Payment: $162,900

  • Gross Sales / Revenue: $241,355

  • Discretionary Earnings: $72,992

  • Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment (FF&E): $75,000

  • Real Estate Value: $0 (Leased)

  • Total Assets Value: $160,000

Key Investment Highlights

  • Mostly Absentee Ownership: Highly optimized operations require just 6 to 9 hours of weekly owner involvement, offering true semi-passive income or a seamless portfolio expansion.

  • Predictable Recurring Revenue: Backed by over 1,300 active memberships utilizing proprietary automated membership billing software.

  • Built-In "Silver Sneakers" Demographic: Features 400+ active premium senior wellness members, ensuring stable, guaranteed monthly institutional payouts.

  • Turnkey Asset Base: Purchase price includes $75,000 in top-tier commercial fitness equipment, strength training units, and cardio machines, alongside $85,000 in build-out leasehold improvements.

  • Low Overhead & Zero Franchise Fees: Run an enterprise-level fitness operation without giving up percentages of gross sales to a corporate franchisor.

  • Value-Add Expansion Opportunities: Immediate growth potential by expanding high-margin personal fitness training, increasing karate and group instruction classes, or implementing local digital marketing campaigns.

Property & Operations Summary

Facility & Secure Infrastructure

The health club occupies an expansive, well-situated 12,000-square-foot retail footprint within a highly visible neighborhood plaza. Benefiting from a competitive long-term lease at $6,600 per month, the spacious layout comfortably accommodates distinct zones for heavy strength training, cardio conditioning, group fitness classes, and specialized karate instruction. The club relies heavily on technology to minimize labor costs, using a secure, automated front-door swipe system that grants members safe, restricted 24/7 access while an integrated digital security camera network monitors the facility continuously.

Personnel & Day-to-Day Continuity

The facility is supported by two experienced, part-time operational employees who handle basic facility maintenance, membership check-ins, and daily administrative oversight during staffed hours. Because the club functions primarily on an automated, member-managed structure, the operational transition requires no specialized industry licenses—making it an ideal fit for an investment buyer with general management skills. The current owner is relocating out of the area but will provide two weeks of comprehensive operational training at no cost to ensure long-term continuity and success.