How Anytime Fitness Reached #1 in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500
Back in 2002, our founders understood that people were looking
for a convenient, affordable fitness option that’s open 24/7.
Eleven years later, Anytime Fitness leads the charge for helping
real people overcome barriers to healthy lives, with 2,200+
locations worldwide.  Today, we’re humbled and thrilled to
announce that Anytime Fitness is ranked #1 franchise in
Entrepreneur magazines prestigious 2014 Franchise 500!  How did
we do it?  How did Anytime Fitness reach this milestone so
quickly? It took passion and a lot of hard work, but the truth
is, we didn’t do it alone. We owe so much to the amazing members
and franchise owners. We’re absolutely convinced that your
energy, spunk, and ability to push forward made this possible.
You inspire us every day. Thank you.  What are the factors in
Franchise 500 rankings?  According the Entrepreneur, the most
important factors in the rankings are financial strength and
stability, growth rate, and size of t