Net Lease Industry

Lowest
Cap Rate

6.00%

Lowest cap rate over past 24 months

Average
Cap Rate

6.75%

12 mo avg with 5+ yr lease term


Overview
LA Fitness properties are large-format facilities ranging from 35,000 to 50,000 square feet and typically sit on 3.0 to 5.0-acre parcels. These buildings often include indoor basketball courts, group exercise rooms, saunas, pools, and ample parking. Most leases are structured as 15- to 20-year absolute NNN, with 10% rent increases every 5 years, and are corporate guaranteed by Fitness International. Sites are often located in high-traffic suburban areas, frequently as part of power centers or adjacent to grocery anchors.  
Average Property & Lease
Average Sale Price $8,000,000 – $12,000,000
Average NOI $500,000 – $850,000
Building SF 35,000
Lease Term 15 Years
Escalations 10% Every 5 Years
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CREDIT RATING
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TENANT DESCRIPTION

LA Fitness was founded in 1984 in Los Angeles, California, as a single neighborhood gym and quickly expanded by capitalizing on the growing demand for large, full-service fitness centers. The company grew aggressively through both new developments and acquisitions, including Bally Total Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness locations, and others. LA Fitness now operates under Fitness International, LLC, which also owns Esporta Fitness and City Sports Club. The brand is privately held and one of the largest non-franchised fitness operators in the U.S.

PROS
  • Long-term absolute NNN leases with corporate guarantees

  • Destination-based tenant with strong member retention

  • High square footage supports large-scale traffic and repeat use

  • Presence in affluent and densely populated suburbs

  • One of the top fitness operators in the country by number of members

CONS
  • Privately held with no public financial disclosures or credit ratings

  • Large, specialized facilities may limit future re-tenanting

  • Industry highly sensitive to economic cycles and public health disruptions

  • Fitness trends and competition from boutique gyms may affect long-term growth

COMPANY QUICK STATS
Founded 1984
Headquarters Irvine, CA, U.S.
Number of Locations 700
Revenue $2.5 B
Company Website https://www.lafitness.com
Key Principal Chinyol Yi