- Business
- Fast Fitness Japan Incorporated Fast Fitness Japan Incorporated (7092.T) serves as the master franchisee for Anytime Fitness in Japan, operating a network of over 1,100 24-hour fitness clubs nationwide with more than 900,000 members; the company plans and manages sports facilities, provides fitness business consultation services, and runs A PROP, an e-commerce platform offering fitness-related products such as apparel, equipment, and supplements. Founded on May 21, 2010, and headquartered at Shinjuku i-LAND WING, 6 Chome-3-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan, Fast Fitness Japan focuses on the consumer cyclical leisure sector, targeting diverse demographics including younger generations with machine-focused gyms that accommodate flexible lifestyles through round-the-clock access. The company generates revenue primarily from franchise royalties, product sales to franchisees and members, direct store operations via subsidiaries, and advisory fees, while supporting franchise owners with operational know-how, training, and brand licensing.
In recent developments, Fast Fitness Japan acquired an 85% stake in Eighty-8 Health & Fitness B.V. in March 2024, securing master franchisee rights for Anytime Fitness in Germany and establishing a subsidiary to drive expansion in the high-participation European market valued at approximately 790 billion yen. The company plans to introduce The Bar Method, a complementary brand from Self Esteem Brands featuring yoga, Pilates, barre, interval-training, strength, cardio classes, into Japan in 2025 as part of its medium-term management strategy through fiscal 2026, which emphasizes overseas growth and new brand development. Fast Fitness Japan aims to reach 1,400 clubs in Japan by the end of 2027 through acquisitions, franchise recruitment, and organic openings, while addressing recent speculation about privatization as unannounced and maintaining its listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market.