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Planet Fitness, Inc. 2025 Annual Report (10-K) Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This summary covers the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. Planet Fitness, Inc. is a leading franchisor and operator of fitness centers, operating under the "Judgement Free Zone" brand. As of year-end, the company reported approximately 20.8 million members across 2,896 clubs (2,604 franchisee-owned and 292 corporate-owned) in the U.S., Canada, Panama, Mexico, Australia, and Spain. The company's business model relies on low-cost memberships, recurring revenue streams, and a franchise-heavy growth strategy.

Key Financial Metrics

Segment Performance:

• Franchise Segment: Revenue of $468.0 million; Adjusted EBITDA of $336.6 million.
• Corporate-Owned Clubs: Revenue of $546.1 million; Adjusted EBITDA of $206.3 million (37.8% margin).
• Equipment Segment: Revenue of $310.1 million; Adjusted EBITDA of $94.5 million.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Total revenue increased 12.1% year-over-year, driven by a 10.6% increase in franchise revenue and a 21.1% surge in equipment sales revenue.
• Profitability: Net income rose 26.4% to $220.3 million. Adjusted EBITDA grew 13.1% to $551.6 million.
• Club Expansion: The system added 181 new clubs in 2025 (158 franchisee-owned, 23 corporate-owned), bringing the total to 2,896. Franchisee-owned clubs saw same-club sales growth of 6.8%.
• Membership Mix: PF Black Card penetration increased to 66.5% (from 63.9% in 2024), and average monthly dues per member rose to $19.51.
• Debt Refinancing: In December 2025, the company issued $750 million in new senior secured notes (Series 2025-1) to repay $425 million in 2022 notes and fund a share repurchase program.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Outlook and Strategy: Management continues to focus on accelerating new club growth globally, with contractual commitments to open approximately 750 additional clubs. The company aims to increase the average royalty rate toward the current 7% rate as new franchisees enter the system. Marketing spending is shifting, with franchisees voting to increase National Advertising Fund (NAF) contributions from 2% to 3% in 2026 to enhance brand reach.

Capital Allocation: The company repurchased $500 million of Class A common stock in 2025, including a $350 million accelerated share repurchase (ASR) agreement. A new $500 million share repurchase program was approved in December 2025.

Key Risks and Contingencies:

• Debt Obligations: The company carries significant securitized debt ($2.5 billion) with restrictive covenants, including debt service coverage ratios. Failure to meet these could trigger rapid amortization.
• Tax Receivable Agreements (TRA): The company has a liability of approximately $415.8 million related to TRA payments to former owners, contingent on future taxable income.
• Franchisee Dependence: Financial results are heavily dependent on franchisee performance. Risks include franchisee bankruptcy, failure to renew agreements, or inability to secure financing for new clubs.
• Regulatory & Legal: Risks include evolving data privacy laws, potential changes to automatic renewal regulations, and litigation related to health and safety or employment practices.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Debt Covenants: Verify compliance with debt service coverage ratios and the impact of the new 2025 notes on future interest expenses.
• TRA Liability: Monitor the $415.8 million tax receivable agreement liability and the company's ability to generate sufficient taxable income to utilize the underlying tax benefits.
• Franchisee Health: Assess the financial stability of major franchisee groups, as the top two groups control approximately 14% of total clubs.
• Share Repurchase Execution: Track the execution of the new $500 million repurchase program and the final settlement of the 2025 ASR agreement.
• Same-Club Sales Sustainability: Evaluate whether the 6.7% system-wide same-club sales growth is sustainable given market saturation and competitive pressures.