FitnessRare opportunity to acquire a gym business with 17 years of operating history in a growing market. Most new business arrives through referrals and repeat customers, so paid acquisition remains an untapped lever. The Baton Rouge market continues to grow, and demand for gym services has remained resilient through economic cycles. A balanced mix of one-time projects and repeat engagements smooths revenue through the year and reduces seasonality risk. The business operates on modern software for scheduling, invoicing, and customer management, so a new owner inherits clean data and repeatable processes. The owner has stepped back from daily operations in recent years, and the business now runs semi-absentee. A capable manager runs daily operations, and the staff is expected to remain in place through a transition. A meaningful share of revenue comes from repeat and referral business built over many years of consistent service. The business generates dependable cash flow with margins at or above industry benchmarks. The fundamentals are in place for a new owner to grow well beyond current levels.
Up to 40% carried at 7% over 5 years for qualified buyers.
After 17 years, the owner is ready to pass the business to its next operator.
The business occupies a 8,040 sq ft fitness facility; the space is well-maintained and fully equipped.
Modeling Absentee-Owned Gym in Baton Rouge · $597K
Asking price is $597K. Type an offer or drag to model one.
SBA 7(a) acquisition loans typically require ~10% down.
SBA business-acquisition loans are usually 10 years.
A market salary for whoever runs the business day-to-day, subtracted from earnings to show true profit. Set to $0 if you will owner-operate.
Estimates for illustration only, based on the listed SDE and your assumptions. Closing costs are estimated at ~2.5% of price for fees and working capital. Actual loan terms, taxes, and earnings will differ. This is not financial advice. Verify all figures in diligence and consult qualified advisors.
Open the full Deal AnalyzerBaton Rouge, LA · Source: AI estimate (Claude) · general knowledge.
AI-estimated comparable ranges from general market knowledge · as of 2026-08-04 · AI estimate (Claude) · general market knowledge. Reference only, not verified market data or a valuation.
Rough AI estimate for a mid sized independent fitness or gym operation in the Baton Rouge market; comparables vary widely by membership base, lease terms, and equipment financing, so treat these as directional only, not verified data.
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