Fitness Centers
http://www.firstresearch.com
Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and developments,
industry trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year industry forecast. Profiles are
updated quarterly and include:
International Health, Racquet, and Sports Club Association
Information resources available from this trade association include:
About the Industry
http://cms.ihrsa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=18735
Key operational data related to health club industry benchmarks, best practices, and trends including
club facilities, membership demographics, operating benchmarks, profit centers, and more. Available
free online.
Industry Data and Research
http://cms.ihrsa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage.cfm&pageId=18737
Summary data from various surveys covering operations, financial, and compensation aspects of
the industry and its participants. Available free online.
IHRSA Report on The State of The Health Club Industry
http://www.cart-ihrsa.com/default.asp
Select "Industry Data and Research"
Publication provides a comprehensive overview of the worldwide health and fitness industry and
examines major factors that affect the industry and its prospects for growth.
IHRSA Guide to the Health Club Industry for Lenders and Investors
http://www.cart-ihrsa.com/default.asp
Search for "lenders"
Publication provides the details and data that lenders and investors need to evaluate club investments
and make informed investment decisions.
Gym, Health, and Fitness Clubs
http://www.ibisworld.com
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry forecast, with special focus on
the underlying structure and the external forces and relationships that affect an industry. Report
sections include:
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Fitness Workers
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education
and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All
information is free online.
Industry Market Research Reports
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In-depth business market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation;
marketing strategy; product and market forecasts; business trends, risks, and opportunities; key participant
profiles; market share data; and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each market
research report is accessible free online.
Industry Market Research Analysis
http://www.bizminer.com
Industry statistics include market size and market share by sales class and segment, number of companies,
annual sales and sales trends, sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, business start
up activity and failure rates, and other business statistics on a national, state, and metropolitan
area level. Sample market report can be viewed free online.
More Industry Research and Analysis
For more business research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, Freedonia, Euromonitor,
Dun & Bradstreet, and other sources—including key business statistics, market research and analysis,
and business trends and forecasts for a wide range of industries, see
Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook.
Industry Financial Ratios
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Five-year comparative financial analysis includes income statements with expense detail, balance sheets,
cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios. Financial statements and ratios are available
by sales size range for all firms, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start
up versions. Sample financial report can be viewed free online.
International Health, Racquet, and Sports Club Association
Club Operating Benchmarks
http://cms.ihrsa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=18856
Selected averages from the Profiles of Success survey. Available free online.
International Health, Racquet, and Sports Club Association
Industry Data and Research
http://cms.ihrsa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage.cfm&pageId=18737
Summary data from various surveys covering operations, financial, and compensation aspects of the
industry and its participants. Available free online.
International Health, Racquet, and Sports Club Association
Profiles of Success
http://www.cart-ihrsa.com/default.asp Select
"Industry Data and Research"
Report presents key information on club operations and finances including revenue and expense ratios,
equipment investment, facilities, programs, and membership growth and retention rates.
More Industry Financial Analysis
For more business financial information and analysis available from Integra Information, RMA Annual Financial Statement Studies, and other sources—including financial statements, financial ratios, and other key performance indicators and benchmarks for a wide range of industries, see Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios.
International Health, Racquet, and Sports Club Association
Compensation and Payroll Management
http://cms.ihrsa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage.cfm&pageId=19548
Summary compensation data from IHRSA Industry Data Survey, Profiles of Success and Employee Compensation
Survey. Available free online with guest registration.
International Health, Racquet, and Sports Club Association
Industry Data and Research
http://cms.ihrsa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage.cfm&pageId=18737
Summary data from various surveys covering operations, financial, and compensation aspects of the
industry and its participants. Available free online.
International Health, Racquet, and Sports Club Association
IHRSA Employee Compensation & Benefits Survey
http://www.cart-ihrsa.com/default.asp Search
for "compensation"
Report provides employee compensation information for 50 common job titles (ownership, management,
and staff), commission rates, and benefits practices (health benefits, retirement plans, vacation/sick
leave, and other benefits). Data is categorized by company revenues, geographic region, and number
of facilities operated.
American Council On Exercise
Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor Salary Survey
http://www.acefitness.org/salary/
Survey provides average salary/hourly rate by region, job title, experience, and education and also
includes information on benefits. Available free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Fitness Workers
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education
and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All
information is free online.
Officer Compensation ExpenseSee "
BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios" above for report including this data.
Five-year comparative financial analysis details officer compensation expense in both dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available by sales size range for all firms, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial reports can be viewed free online.
More Compensation and Salary Data
For more compensation and salary survey data available from ERI Economic Research Institute, PayScale, Salary.com, and other sources—including average salary, salary range, incentive compensation, and employee benefits
information for a wide range of jobs and industries, see Compensation and Salary Surveys.
International Health, Racquet, and Sports Club Association
IHRSA Guide to the Health Club Industry for Lenders and Investors
http://www.cart-ihrsa.com/default.asp Search
for "lenders"
Publication provides the details and data that bankers, venture capitalists and others need to evaluate
club investments and make informed investment decisions.
Fitness, Racquet Sports, and Spa Projects: A Guide to Appraisal, Market Analysis, Development,
and Financing
Arthur E. Gimmy, Brian B. Woodworth, Appraisal Institute, 1989
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/091178098X/wwwvaluationreso/
Book explores important factors in evaluating a recreational facility and provides guidelines for
determining the feasibility of projects and estimating their value.
Small
Business Valuation Formula Multiples
Physical Fitness, Health, and Racquet Club Facilities
http://valuationresources.com/Misc/ValuationMultiples.htm
Report provides small business valuation formula multiples for physical fitness, health, and racquet
club facilities and more than 190 other industries. Valuation multiples are derived from market transactions
as reported by BIZCOMPS®, with the primary focus on small companies priced at less than $1 million.
BVMarketData
Private Company Sales Transactions Databases
Pratt's Stats® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/PSAdvSearch.asp
BIZCOMPS® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/BIZAdvSearch.asp
Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search thousands of private company sales transactions by SIC Code, NAICS Code, or business description for comparable business sale transaction data, including revenue, earnings, and EBITDA multiples. Data can be purchased as a single report or by subscription.
More Business Sale Transaction Data
For more business sale transaction data available from BizBuySell®, Done Deals, MergerStat, Public Stats™, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see Business Valuation Multiples and Merger & Acquisition Transaction Data.
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