Denver, Colorado — Startup Costs
Gym Startup Costs in Denver
Opening a gym or fitness studio in Denver typically costs $120,000 – $340,000. Here is the full breakdown — lease deposits, equipment and racks, buildout with showers and HVAC, retail stock, and licenses — with real dollar ranges based on Denver market data.
Startup cost breakdown
| Cost item | Low | High | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lease deposit + first months' rent | $11,000 | $30,000 | 2,000–5,000 sqft at $18–32/sqft |
| Equipment, walls/rigs & cardio | $55,000 | $180,000 | — |
| Buildout, showers & HVAC | $38,000 | $105,000 | — |
| Initial supplement/gear retail stock | $6,000 | $18,000 | — |
| Licenses, insurance & member-management software | $7,000 | $18,000 | — |
| Total estimated range | $117,000 | $351,000 | 3–6 months from lease signing to opening |
Timeline to launch
3–6 months from lease signing to opening
How Denver compares
Denver gym startup costs are at the higher end of the inland cities — the $19.29 indexed city minimum wage pushes pre-opening payroll up, and a climbing-wall or performance buildout can lift equipment cost well above a standard strength gym. For comparison, see our national gym profit margin benchmarks and the break-even calculator.
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