Franchising and fitness industry statistics

Franchising in Canada statistics

• Canada has the second highest franchising industry in the world, surpassed only by the United-States.
• Franchising represents more than 100 billion dollars on annual sales and this number is fast-growing.
• More than 1,5 million Canadians work in franchised industries.
• A franchise is inaugurated in Canada every two hours, 365 days a year.
• Total number of franchised businesses : 75 809
• Average franchise licence fee : 25 000 $
• Average investment from the franchisee : 166 600 $
• Of all the franchises inaugurated in Canada in the course of the last five years, 86 % still belong to the same owner and 97 % are still in business.

Fitness industry statistics

• Studies performed by the centres for Disease Control show that about 65 % of adults have kilos to spare or are obese.
• Among the adults who have kilos to spare, 64,5 million, that is 61,9 %, are women (20 years and older).
• Close to 70 % of cases of cardiovascular illnesses diagnosed are linked to obesity.
• After having stayed the same for 20 years, the number of subscriptions to health and fitness centres has increased by 7 % per year for the past 15 years and it is expected that it could now increase to 14 % per year.
• The increase in the number of subscriptions to health and fitness centres mostly depends on 35 years old and more individuals.