PLANET FITNESS, INC., 10-Q filed on 8/9/2023
Quarterly Report
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Cover - shares
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Aug. 02, 2023
Document Information [Line Items]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2023  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 001-37534  
Entity Registrant Name PLANET FITNESS, INC.  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Tax Identification Number 38-3942097  
Entity Address, Address Line One 4 Liberty Lane West  
Entity Address, City or Town Hampton  
Entity Address, State or Province NH  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 03842  
City Area Code 603  
Local Phone Number 750-0001  
Title of 12(b) Security Class A common stock, $0.0001 Par Value  
Trading Symbol PLNT  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2023  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Entity Central Index Key 0001637207  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Class A Common Stock    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   84,560,973
Class B Common Stock    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   3,580,764
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Condensed consolidated balance sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 236,144 $ 409,840
Restricted cash 62,516 62,659
Short-term marketable securities 117,765 0
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for uncollectible amounts of $0 and $0 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively 47,385 46,242
Inventory 6,854 5,266
Restricted assets – national advertising fund 9,918 0
Prepaid expenses 11,528 11,078
Other receivables 8,902 14,975
Income tax receivables 4,327 5,471
Total current assets 505,339 555,531
Long-term marketable securities 2,499 0
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $274,160 and $227,869 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively 346,646 348,820
Investments, net of allowances for expected credit losses of $15,052 and $14,957 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively 35,668 25,122
Right-of-use assets, net 355,405 346,937
Intangible assets, net 398,416 417,067
Goodwill 717,502 702,690
Deferred income taxes 482,834 454,565
Other assets, net 3,926 3,857
Total assets 2,848,235 2,854,589
Current liabilities:    
Current maturities of long-term debt 20,750 20,750
Accounts payable 29,461 20,578
Accrued expenses 44,752 66,993
Equipment deposits 12,098 8,443
Deferred revenue, current 72,210 53,759
Payable pursuant to tax benefit arrangements, current 41,392 31,940
Other current liabilities 53,751 42,067
Total current liabilities 274,414 244,530
Long-term debt, net of current maturities 1,970,487 1,978,131
Lease liabilities, net of current portion 346,900 341,843
Deferred revenue, net of current portion 32,790 33,152
Deferred tax liabilities 1,399 1,471
Payable pursuant to tax benefit arrangements, net of current portion 433,608 462,525
Other liabilities 4,598 4,498
Total noncurrent liabilities 2,789,782 2,821,620
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)
Stockholders’ equity (deficit):    
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (333) (448)
Additional paid in capital 564,170 505,144
Accumulated deficit (765,815) (703,717)
Total stockholders’ deficit attributable to Planet Fitness Inc. (201,969) (199,012)
Non-controlling interests (13,992) (12,549)
Total stockholders’ deficit (215,961) (211,561)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit 2,848,235 2,854,589
Class A Common Stock    
Stockholders’ equity (deficit):    
Common stock 9 8
Class B Common Stock    
Stockholders’ equity (deficit):    
Common stock $ 0 $ 1
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Condensed consolidated balance sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Current assets:    
Accounts receivable, allowance for bad debts $ 0 $ 0
Accumulated depreciation 274,160 227,869
Allowance for expected credit loss $ 15,052 $ 14,957
Class A Common Stock    
Stockholders’ equity (deficit):    
Common stock, par value (in usd per share) $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 300,000,000 300,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 83,980,000 83,430,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 83,980,000 83,430,000
Class B Common Stock    
Stockholders’ equity (deficit):    
Common stock, par value (in usd per share) $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 100,000,000 100,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 4,151,000 6,146,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 4,151,000 6,146,000
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Condensed consolidated statements of operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Revenue:        
Total revenue $ 286,463 $ 224,442 $ 508,689 $ 411,118
Operating costs and expenses:        
Cost of revenue 59,457 32,544 78,810 54,905
Store operations 58,876 56,362 124,891 103,897
Selling, general and administrative 32,646 28,202 60,415 59,028
National advertising fund expense 17,890 18,889 34,878 33,436
Depreciation and amortization 36,767 32,172 72,777 57,855
Other losses (gains), net 3,825 1,181 7,761 (1,752)
Total operating costs and expenses 209,461 169,350 379,532 307,369
Income from operations 77,002 55,092 129,157 103,749
Other expense, net:        
Interest income 4,163 474 8,094 683
Interest expense (21,468) (21,979) (43,067) (44,610)
Other income 370 148 483 4,238
Total other expense, net (16,935) (21,357) (34,490) (39,689)
Income before income taxes 60,067 33,735 94,667 64,060
Equity losses of unconsolidated entities, net of tax (73) (94) (338) (332)
Provision for income taxes 15,814 8,570 25,381 20,281
Net income 44,180 25,071 68,948 43,447
Less net income attributable to non-controlling interests 3,045 2,729 5,109 4,641
Net income attributable to Planet Fitness, Inc. $ 41,135 $ 22,342 $ 63,839 $ 38,806
Class A Common Stock        
Net income per share of Class A common stock:        
Basic (in usd per share) $ 0.49 $ 0.26 $ 0.76 $ 0.46
Diluted (in usd per share) $ 0.48 $ 0.26 $ 0.75 $ 0.46
Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding:        
Basic (in shares) 84,618,363 84,809,563 84,531,664 84,489,573
Diluted (in shares) 84,908,017 85,197,147 84,850,254 84,918,670
Franchise        
Revenue:        
Total revenue $ 80,846 $ 67,958 $ 156,726 $ 134,075
National advertising fund revenue        
Revenue:        
Total revenue 17,996 14,585 34,800 28,552
Corporate-owned stores        
Revenue:        
Total revenue 113,759 101,453 219,640 177,610
Equipment        
Revenue:        
Total revenue $ 73,862 $ 40,446 $ 97,523 $ 70,881
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Condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]        
Net income including non-controlling interests $ 44,180 $ 25,071 $ 68,948 $ 43,447
Other comprehensive income, net:        
Foreign currency translation adjustments 329 (207) 410 (122)
Change in unrealized gains/losses on marketable securities, net of tax (295) 0 (295) 0
Total other comprehensive income, net 34 (207) 115 (122)
Total comprehensive income including non-controlling interests 44,214 24,864 69,063 43,325
Less: total comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests 3,045 2,729 5,109 4,641
Total comprehensive income attributable to Planet Fitness, Inc. $ 41,169 $ 22,135 $ 63,954 $ 38,684
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Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net income $ 68,948 $ 43,447
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 72,777 57,855
Amortization of deferred financing costs 2,731 2,755
Write-off of deferred financing costs 0 1,583
Accretion of marketable securities discount (944) 0
Dividends accrued on investment (979) (914)
Deferred tax expense 21,575 18,843
Equity losses of unconsolidated entities, net of tax 338 332
Loss (gain) on adjustment of allowance for credit losses on held-to-maturity investment 95 (1,845)
Gain on re-measurement of tax benefit arrangement 0 (3,871)
Loss on reacquired franchise rights 110 1,160
Equity-based compensation 4,793 5,601
Other (51) 65
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding effects of acquisitions:    
Accounts receivable (781) 3,884
Inventory (1,580) (1,885)
Other assets and other current assets 4,431 (7,683)
Restricted assets - national advertising fund (9,918) (12,804)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (13,427) (19,949)
Other liabilities and other current liabilities 8,312 2,225
Income taxes 1,368 64
Payable pursuant to tax benefit arrangements (21,780) (14,211)
Equipment deposits 3,654 16,838
Deferred revenue 17,313 17,783
Leases 345 990
Net cash provided by operating activities 157,330 110,263
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Additions to property and equipment (45,143) (41,423)
Acquisition of franchisees, net of cash acquired (26,264) (424,940)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 0 60
Purchases of marketable securities (119,614) 0
Other investments (10,000) 0
Net cash used in investing activities (201,021) (466,303)
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Principal payments on capital lease obligations (107) (132)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 0 900,000
Proceeds from issuance of Variable Funding Notes 0 75,000
Repayment of long-term debt and Variable Funding Notes (10,375) (714,438)
Payment of financing and other debt-related costs 0 (16,193)
Proceeds from issuance of Class A common stock 8,372 676
Repurchase and retirement of Class A common stock (125,030) (44,299)
Distributions paid to members of Pla-Fit Holdings (3,736) (2,023)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (130,876) 198,591
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 728 (219)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (173,839) (157,668)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period 472,499 603,941
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period 298,660 446,273
Supplemental cash flow information:    
Net cash paid for income taxes 2,763 1,353
Cash paid for interest 40,693 40,057
Non-cash investing activities:    
Non-cash additions to property and equipment 15,058 9,608
Fair value of common stock issued as consideration for acquisition $ 0 $ 393,730
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Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity (deficit) (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Total
Class A common stock
Class B common stock
Common stock
Class A common stock
Common stock
Class B common stock
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Additional paid- in capital
Accumulated deficit
Non-controlling interests
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021       83,804,000 3,056,000        
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2021 $ (642,845)     $ 8 $ 1 $ 12 $ 63,428 $ (708,804) $ 2,510
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                  
Net income 43,447             38,806 4,641
Equity-based compensation expense 5,601           5,601    
Exchanges of Class B common stock and other adjustments (in shares)       548,000 (548,000)        
Exchanges of Class B common stock and other adjustments 0           22,534   (22,534)
Repurchase and retirement of Class A common stock (in shares)       (697,000)          
Repurchase and retirement of Class A common stock (44,299)           2,994 (44,299) (2,994)
Exercise of stock options, vesting of restricted share units and ESPP share purchase (in shares)       58,000          
Shares Issued, Value, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture 374           374    
Issuance of common stock for acquisition (in shares)       517,000 3,638,000        
Issuance of common stock for acquisition 393,730           416,509   (22,779)
Tax benefit arrangement liability and deferred taxes arising from exchanges of Class B common stock and other adjustments 17,586           17,586    
Non-cash adjustments to VIEs (457)               (457)
Distributions paid to members of Pla-Fit Holdings (2,023)               (2,023)
Other comprehensive income (loss) (122)         (122)      
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2022       84,230,000 6,146,000        
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2022 (229,008)     $ 8 $ 1 (110) 529,026 (714,297) (43,636)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2022       84,907,000 6,146,000        
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2022 (210,938)     $ 8 $ 1 97 479,535 (692,340) 1,761
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                  
Net income 25,071             22,342 2,729
Equity-based compensation expense 2,751           2,751    
Exchanges of Class B common stock and other adjustments 0           22,731   (22,731)
Repurchase and retirement of Class A common stock (in shares)       (697,000)          
Repurchase and retirement of Class A common stock (44,299)           2,994 (44,299) (2,994)
Exercise of stock options, vesting of restricted share units and ESPP share purchase (in shares)       20,000          
Purchase accounting adjustment to issuance of common stock for acquisition 0           20,964   (20,964)
Tax benefit arrangement liability and deferred taxes arising from exchanges of Class B common stock and other adjustments 51           51    
Non-cash adjustments to VIEs (229)               (229)
Distributions paid to members of Pla-Fit Holdings (1,208)               (1,208)
Other comprehensive income (loss) (207)         (207)      
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2022       84,230,000 6,146,000        
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2022 (229,008)     $ 8 $ 1 (110) 529,026 (714,297) (43,636)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022   83,430,000 6,146,000 83,430,000 6,146,000        
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2022 (211,561)     $ 8 $ 1 (448) 505,144 (703,717) (12,549)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                  
Net income 68,948             63,839 5,109
Equity-based compensation expense 4,793           4,793    
Exchanges of Class B common stock and other adjustments (in shares)   1,994,709   1,995,000 (1,995,000)        
Exchanges of Class B common stock and other adjustments 0     $ 1 $ (1)   (4,666)   4,666
Repurchase and retirement of Class A common stock (in shares)       (1,699,000)          
Repurchase and retirement of Class A common stock (126,078)           3,117 (126,078) (3,117)
Exercise of stock options, vesting of restricted share units and ESPP share purchase (in shares)       254,000          
Shares Issued, Value, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture 8,020           8,020    
Tax benefit arrangement liability and deferred taxes arising from exchanges of Class B common stock and other adjustments 47,762           47,762    
Non-cash adjustments to VIEs (389)               (389)
Deconsolidation of VIEs (3,835)             141 (3,976)
Distributions paid to members of Pla-Fit Holdings (3,736)               (3,736)
Other comprehensive income (loss) 115         115      
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023   83,980,000 4,151,000 83,980,000 4,151,000        
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2023 (215,961)     $ 9 $ 0 (333) 564,170 (765,815) (13,992)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023       85,230,000 4,245,000        
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2023 (158,579)     $ 9 $ 0 (367) 555,267 (706,017) (7,471)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                  
Net income 44,180             41,135 3,045
Equity-based compensation expense 2,744           2,744    
Exchanges of Class B common stock and other adjustments (in shares)   94,400   94,000 (94,000)        
Exchanges of Class B common stock and other adjustments 0           (313)   313
Repurchase and retirement of Class A common stock (in shares)       (1,381,000)          
Repurchase and retirement of Class A common stock (101,074)           3,117 (101,074) (3,117)
Exercise of stock options, vesting of restricted share units and ESPP share purchase (in shares)       37,000          
Shares Issued, Value, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture 1,496           1,496    
Tax benefit arrangement liability and deferred taxes arising from exchanges of Class B common stock and other adjustments 1,859           1,859    
Non-cash adjustments to VIEs (156)               (156)
Deconsolidation of VIEs (3,835)             141 (3,976)
Distributions paid to members of Pla-Fit Holdings (2,630)               (2,630)
Other comprehensive income (loss) 34         34      
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023   83,980,000 4,151,000 83,980,000 4,151,000        
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2023 $ (215,961)     $ 9 $ 0 $ (333) $ 564,170 $ (765,815) $ (13,992)
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Business organization
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Business organization Business organization
Planet Fitness, Inc. (the “Company”), through its subsidiaries, is a franchisor and operator of fitness centers, with more than 18.4 million members and 2,472 owned and franchised locations (referred to as stores) in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico and Australia as of June 30, 2023.
The Company serves as the reporting entity for its various subsidiaries that operate three distinct lines of business:
•Licensing and selling franchises under the Planet Fitness trade name;
•Owning and operating fitness centers under the Planet Fitness trade name; and
•Selling fitness-related equipment to franchisee-owned stores.
In 2012 investment funds affiliated with TSG Consumer Partners, LLC (“TSG”), purchased interests in Pla-Fit Holdings.
The Company was formed as a Delaware corporation on March 16, 2015 for the purpose of facilitating an initial public offering (the “IPO”) and related transactions in order to carry on the business of Pla-Fit Holdings, LLC and its subsidiaries (“Pla-Fit Holdings”). As of August 5, 2015, in connection with the recapitalization transactions, the Company became the sole managing member and holder of 100% of the voting power of Pla-Fit Holdings. Pla-Fit Holdings owns 100% of Planet Intermediate, LLC, which has no operations but is the 100% owner of Planet Fitness Holdings, LLC, a franchisor and operator of fitness centers. With respect to the Company, Pla-Fit Holdings and Planet Intermediate, LLC, each entity owns nothing other than the respective entity below it in the corporate structure and each entity has no other material operations.
The Company is a holding company whose principal asset is a controlling equity interest in the membership units (“Holdings Units”) in Pla-Fit Holdings. As the sole managing member of Pla-Fit Holdings, the Company operates and controls all of the business and affairs of Pla-Fit Holdings, and through Pla-Fit Holdings, conducts its business. As a result, the Company consolidates Pla-Fit Holdings’ financial results and reports a non-controlling interest related to the portion of Holdings Units not owned by the Company.
As of June 30, 2023, the Company held 100.0% of the voting interest and approximately 95.3% of the economic interest in Pla-Fit Holdings and the owners of Holdings Units other than the Company (the “Continuing LLC Owners”) held the remaining 4.7% economic interest in Pla-Fit Holdings. As future exchanges of Holdings Units occur, the economic interest in Pla-Fit Holdings held by Planet Fitness, Inc. will increase.
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Summary of significant accounting policies
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of significant accounting policies Summary of significant accounting policies
(a) Basis of presentation and consolidation
The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Accordingly, these interim financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the periods presented have been reflected. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 are unaudited. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2022 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the disclosures required by U.S. GAAP. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 (the “Annual Report”) filed with the SEC on March 1, 2023, as amended on March 2, 2023. The Company’s significant interim accounting policies include the proportional recognition of national advertising fund expenses within interim periods. Operating results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year.
(b) Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Although these estimates are based on management’s knowledge of current events and actions it may undertake in the future, they may ultimately differ from actual results. Significant areas where estimates and judgments are relied upon by management in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements include revenue recognition, valuation of equity-based compensation awards, valuation of assets and liabilities acquired in business combinations, valuation of investments and other financial instruments including valuation of investments without readily determinable fair values, the evaluation of the recoverability of goodwill and long-lived assets, including intangible assets, allowance for expected credit losses, contingent liabilities, the present value of lease liabilities, income taxes, including deferred tax assets and liabilities, and the liability for the Company’s tax benefit arrangements.
(c) Marketable securities
Marketable securities primarily consist of commercial paper, corporate debt securities, U.S. treasury securities, and U.S. government agency securities. We classify our marketable securities as available-for-sale at the time of purchase and reevaluate such classification at each balance sheet date. We may sell these securities at any time for use in current operations even if they have not yet reached maturity. The Company invests in a diversified portfolio of marketable securities and limits the concentration of its investment in any particular security. Securities with maturities greater than three months, but less than one year, are included in current assets and securities with maturities greater than one year are included within investments in non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheets. All marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale and reported at fair value.
If the estimated fair value of an available-for-sale debt security is below its amortized cost basis, then the Company evaluates the security for impairment. The Company considers its intent to sell the security or whether it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized basis. If either of these criteria are met, the debt security’s amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through other income (expense), net in the consolidated statements of operations. If neither of these criteria are met, the Company evaluates whether unrealized losses have resulted from a credit loss or other factors. The factors considered in determining whether a credit loss exists can include the extent to which fair value is less than the amortized cost basis, changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency, any adverse conditions specifically related to the security, as well as other factors. An impairment relating to credit losses is recorded through an allowance for credit losses reported in other income (expense), net in the consolidated statements of operations. The allowance is limited by the amount that the fair value of the debt security is below its amortized cost basis. When a credit loss exists, the Company compares the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the debt security with the amortized cost basis of the security to determine what allowance amount, if any, should be recorded. Unrealized gains or losses not resulting from credit losses are recorded through accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Realized gains and losses from the sale of marketable securities are determined based on the specific identification method. Realized gains and losses are reported in other income (expense), net in the consolidated statements of operations. Interest income from marketable securities is recognized as earned within the condensed consolidated statement of operations.
(d) Fair value
ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. Categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The three levels are defined as follows:
Level 1—Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2—Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Level 3—Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.
 
The fair value measurements and levels of marketable securities are included in Note 3.
The carrying value and estimated fair value of certain liabilities as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were as follows:
June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Carrying value
Estimated fair value(1)
Carrying value
Estimated fair value(1)
Liabilities
Long-term debt(1)
$2,014,814 $1,774,495 $2,025,188 $1,730,634 
(1) The estimated fair value of the Company’s fixed rate long-term debt is estimated primarily based on current bid prices for the long-term debt. Judgment is required to develop these estimates. As such, the fair value of long-term debt is classified within Level 2, as defined under U.S. GAAP.
(e) Recent accounting pronouncements
There are no recent accounting pronouncements that are expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
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Investments
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Investments Investments
Investments - Marketable securities
The following table summarizes the amortized cost, gross unrealized gains (losses), and fair value of the Company’s cash equivalents and marketable securities:
June 30, 2023
Amortized CostUnrealized GainsUnrealized LossesFair ValueCash EquivalentsMarketable Securities
Level 1
Money market funds849 — — 849 849 — 
Level 2
Commercial paper77,855 — (105)77,751 4,990 72,761 
Corporate debt securities40,770 — (173)40,597 — 40,597 
U.S. treasury securities4,965 — (11)4,954 — 4,954 
U.S. government agency securities1,958 — (6)1,952 — 1,952 
Total level 2125,548 — (295)125,254 4,990 120,264 
Total126,397 — (295)126,103 5,839 120,264 
The Company held no marketable securities as of December 31, 2022. The Company primarily invests in current marketable debt securities with an average duration of approximately six months. As of June 30, 2023, non-current marketable debt securities with a maturity beyond twelve months from the end of the period were $2,499, which are included within investments in the consolidated balance sheet. The remainder of the marketable securities are classified as current.
For marketable securities with unrealized loss positions, the Company does not intend to sell these securities and it is more likely than not that the Company will hold these securities until maturity or a recovery of the cost basis and they are therefore all categorized as available for sale. No allowance for credit losses was recorded for these securities as of June 30, 2023.
Investments - Held-to-maturity debt securities
As of June 30, 2023, the Company’s debt security investment consists of redeemable preferred shares that are accounted for as a held-to-maturity investment. The Company’s investment is measured at amortized cost within investments in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company reviews its held-to-maturity securities for expected credit losses under ASC Topic 326, Credit Impairment, on an ongoing basis.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company’s review of the investee’s operations and financial position indicated that an adjustment to its allowance for expected credit losses was necessary. Based upon its analysis, the Company recorded a gain for the three months ended June 30, 2023 of $160 and a loss for the three months ended June 30, 2022 of $265, and a loss for the six months ended June 30, 2023 of $95 and a gain for the six months ended June 30, 2022 of $1,845, within other losses (gains), net on the consolidated statements of operations.
The amortized cost, including accrued dividends, of the Company’s held-to-maturity debt security investments was $29,256 and $28,277 and the allowance for expected credit losses was $15,052 and $14,957, as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. During the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company recognized dividend income of $496 and $463, respectively, and during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, of $979 and $914, respectively, within other income on the consolidated statements of operations.
As of June 30, 2023, all of the Company’s held-to-maturity investments had a contractual maturity in 2026.
A roll forward of the Company’s allowance for expected credit losses on held-to-maturity investments is as follows:
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
2023202220232022
Beginning allowance for expected credit losses$15,212 $15,352 $14,957 $17,462 
Loss (gain) on adjustment of allowance for expected credit losses(160)265 95 (1,845)
Write-offs, net of recoveries— — — — 
Ending allowance for expected credit losses$15,052 $15,617 $15,052 $15,617 
Equity method investments
On April 9, 2021, the Company acquired a 21% ownership interest in Bravo Fit Holdings Pty Ltd, the Company’s franchisee and store operator in Australia, which is deemed to be a related party, for $10,000. In the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company invested an additional $2,449 in Bravo Fit Holdings Pty Ltd. Following such additional investment, its ownership remained at 21%. For the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company’s proportionate share of the earnings in accordance with the equity method was a loss of $73 and $94, respectively, and for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company’s proportionate share of the earnings was a loss of $338 and $332, respectively, recorded within equity earnings of unconsolidated entities on the condensed consolidated statement of operations. The adjusted carrying value of the equity method investment was $11,464 and $11,802 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
On June 23, 2023, the Company acquired a 12.5% ownership interest for $10,000 in Planet Fitmex, LLC, (the “Fitmex Transaction”), which is classified as an equity method investment as a result of its organizational structure. Planet Fitmex, LLC, is a franchisee of the Company, store operator in Mexico, and is deemed to be a related party. The Company’s proportionate share of the earnings in accordance with the equity method were not material for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.
Subsequent to June 30, 2023, in August 2023, the Company invested an additional $10,000 in Planet Fitmex, LLC. Following such additional investment, the ownership stake increased to 22.2% with a total investment of $20,000.
v3.23.2
Acquisition
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]  
Acquisition Acquisitions
Sunshine Fitness acquisition
On February 10, 2022, the Company and Pla-Fit Holdings (together with the Company, the “Buyers”), acquired 100% of the equity interests (“Sunshine Acquisition”) of Sunshine Fitness Growth Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and Planet Fitness franchisee (“Sunshine Fitness”). The Company acquired 114 stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina from Sunshine Fitness.
The following pro forma financial information for the six months ended June 30, 2022 summarizes the combined results of operations for the Company and Sunshine Fitness, as though the companies were combined as of the beginning of 2021. The three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and the three months ended June 30, 2022 total revenues, income before taxes, and net income are included within the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
For the six months ended June 30, 2022
Total revenues$431,568 
Income before taxes63,906 
Net income43,331 
Florida acquisition
On April 16, 2023, the Company purchased from one of its franchisees a majority of the assets associated with four franchisee stores operating in Florida (the “Florida Acquisition”) for approximately $26,264. As a result of the transaction, the Company incurred a loss on unfavorable reacquired franchise rights of $110, which is included in other losses (gains), net on the condensed consolidated statement of operations. The loss incurred reduced the net purchase price to $26,154. The Company financed the purchase through cash on hand. The acquired stores are included in the Corporate-owned stores segment.
The preliminary allocation of the purchase consideration was as follows:
Amount
Property and equipment$3,851 
Right of use assets5,424 
Other long term assets95 
Intangible assets6,880 
Goodwill14,812 
Deferred revenue(687)
Other current liabilities(17)
Lease liabilities(4,204)
$26,154 
The goodwill created through the purchase is attributable to the assumed future value of the cash flows from the stores acquired. The goodwill is amortizable and deductible for tax purposes over 15 years.
The following table sets forth the components of identifiable intangible assets acquired in the Florida Acquisition and their estimated useful lives as of the date of the acquisition:
Preliminary fair valuePreliminary useful life
Reacquired franchise rights(1)
$6,650 6.8
Customer relationships(2)
230 6.0
Total intangible assets subject to amortization$6,880 
(1) Reacquired franchise rights represent the fair value of the reacquired franchise agreements using the income approach, specifically, the multi-period excess earnings method.
(2) Customer relationships represent the fair value of the existing contractual customer relationships using the income approach, specifically, the multi-period excess earnings method.
The acquisition did not have a material effect on the results of operations of the Company.
Certain estimated values for the Florida Acquisition, including goodwill and intangible assets, are not yet finalized and are subject to revision as additional information becomes available and more detailed analyses are completed.
v3.23.2
Sale of corporate-owned stores
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]  
Sale of corporate-owned stores Sale of corporate-owned storesOn August 31, 2022, the Company sold 6 corporate-owned stores located in Colorado to a franchisee for $20,820. The net value of assets derecognized in connection with the sale amounted to $19,496, which included goodwill of $14,423, intangible assets of $2,629, and net tangible assets of $2,444, which resulted in a gain on sale of corporate-owned stores of $1,324 during the three months ended September 30, 2022.
v3.23.2
Goodwill and intangible assets
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill and intangible assets Goodwill and intangible assets
A summary of goodwill and intangible assets at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is as follows: 
June 30, 2023Gross
carrying
amount		Accumulated
amortization		Net carrying
Amount
Customer relationships$199,043 $(161,194)$37,849 
Reacquired franchise and area development rights274,708 (60,741)213,967 
 473,751 (221,935)251,816 
Indefinite-lived intangible:
Trade and brand names146,600 — 146,600 
Total intangible assets$620,351 $(221,935)$398,416 
Goodwill$717,502 $— $717,502 
 
December 31, 2022Gross
carrying
amount		Accumulated
amortization		Net carrying
Amount
Customer relationships$198,813 $(153,243)$45,570 
Reacquired franchise and area development rights268,058 (43,161)224,897 
 466,871 (196,404)270,467 
Indefinite-lived intangible:
Trade and brand names146,600 — 146,600 
Total intangible assets$613,471 $(196,404)$417,067 
Goodwill$702,690 $— $702,690 
A roll forward of goodwill between December 31, 2022 and June 30, 2023 is as follows:
FranchiseCorporate-owned storesEquipmentTotal
As of December 31, 2022
$16,938 $593,086 $92,666 $702,690 
Acquisition of franchisee-owned stores— 14,812 — 14,812 
As of June 30, 2023
$16,938 $607,898 $92,666 $717,502 
The Company determined that no impairment charges were required during any periods presented.
Amortization expense related to the intangible assets totaled $12,965 and $10,750 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $25,552 and $19,320 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The anticipated annual amortization expense related to intangible assets to be recognized in future years as of June 30, 2023 is as follows:
 Amount
Remainder of 2023$25,909 
202449,190 
202536,713 
202632,079 
202727,956 
Thereafter79,969 
Total$251,816 
v3.23.2
Long-term debt
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Long-term debt Long-term debt
Long-term debt as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 consists of the following: 
 June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
2018-1 Class A-2-II notes$595,313 $598,438 
2019-1 Class A-2 notes530,750 533,500 
2022-1 Class A-2-I notes419,688 421,812 
2022-1 Class A-2-II notes469,063 471,437 
Total debt, excluding deferred financing costs2,014,814 2,025,187 
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization(23,577)(26,306)
Total debt1,991,237 1,998,881 
Current portion of long-term debt20,750 20,750 
Long-term debt, net of current portion$1,970,487 $1,978,131 
Future annual principal payments of long-term debt as of June 30, 2023 are as follows: 
 Amount
Remainder of 2023$10,375 
202420,750 
2025600,438 
2026419,313 
202710,250 
Thereafter953,688 
Total$2,014,814 
On August 1, 2018, Planet Fitness Master Issuer LLC (the “Master Issuer”), a limited-purpose, bankruptcy remote, wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Pla-Fit Holdings, LLC, entered into a base indenture and a related supplemental indenture (collectively, the “2018 Indenture”) under which the Master Issuer may issue multiple series of notes. On the same date, the Master Issuer issued Series 2018-1 4.262% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2-I (the “2018 Class A-2-I Notes”) with an initial principal amount of $575,000 and Series 2018-1 4.666% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2-II (the “2018 Class A-2-II Notes” and, together with the 2018 Class A-2-I Notes, the “2018 Notes”) with an initial principal amount of $625,000. In connection with the issuance of the 2018 Notes, the Master Issuer also entered into a revolving financing facility that allows for the incurrence of up to $75,000 in revolving loans and/or certain letters of credit (the “Letters of Credit”) under the Master Issuer’s Series 2018-1 Variable Funding Senior Notes, Class A-1 (the “2018 Variable Funding Notes”). The Company fully drew down on the 2018 Variable Funding Notes on March 20, 2020. On December 3, 2019, the Master Issuer issued Series 2019-1 3.858% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2 (the “2019 Notes” and, together with the 2018 Notes, the “Notes”) with an initial principal amount of $550,000. The 2019 Notes were issued under the 2018 Indenture and a related supplemental indenture dated December 3, 2019 (together, the “2019 Indenture”). On February 10, 2022, the Company completed a prepayment in full of its 2018 Class A-2-I Notes and an issuance of Series 2022-1 3.251% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2-I with an initial principal amount of $425,000 and Series 2022-1 4.008% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2-II with an initial principal amount of $475,000 (the “2022 Notes” and, together with the 2018 Notes and 2019 Notes, the “Notes”), and also entered into a new revolving financing facility that allows for the issuance of up to $75,000 in Variable Funding Notes (“2022 Variable Funding Notes”) and certain Letters of Credit (the issuance of such notes, the “Series 2022-I Issuance”). The 2022 Notes were issued under the 2018 Indenture and a related supplemental indenture dated February 10, 2022 (together, with the 2019 Indenture, the “Indenture”). Together, the Notes, 2018 Variable Funding Notes and 2022 Variable Funding Notes will be referred to as the “Securitized Senior Notes”. On February 10, 2022, the Company borrowed the full amount of the $75,000 2022 Variable Funding Notes and used such proceeds to repay the outstanding principal amount (together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon) of the 2018 Variable Funding Notes in full. On May 9, 2022, the Company repaid in full its $75,000 of borrowings under the 2022 Variable Funding Notes using cash on hand.
The Notes were issued in securitization transactions pursuant to which most of the Company’s domestic revenue-generating assets, consisting principally of franchise-related agreements, certain corporate-owned store assets, equipment supply agreements and intellectual property and license agreements for the use of intellectual property, were assigned to the Master
Issuer and certain other limited-purpose, bankruptcy remote, wholly-owned indirect subsidiaries of the Company that act as guarantors of the Securitized Senior Notes and that have pledged substantially all of their assets to secure the Securitized Senior Notes.
Interest and principal payments on the Notes are payable on a quarterly basis. The requirement to make such quarterly principal payments on the Notes is subject to certain financial conditions set forth in the Indenture. The legal final maturity date of the 2018 Class A-2-II Notes is in September 2048, but it is anticipated that, unless earlier prepaid to the extent permitted under the Indenture, the 2018 Class A-2-II Notes will be repaid in or prior to September 2025. The legal final maturity date of the 2019 Notes is in December 2049, but it is anticipated that, unless earlier prepaid to the extent permitted under the Indenture, the 2019 Notes will be repaid in or prior to December 2029. The legal final maturity date of the 2022 Notes is in February 2052, but it is anticipated that, unless earlier prepaid to the extent permitted under the Indenture, the 2022 Class A-2-I Notes will be repaid in or prior to December 2026 and the 2022 Class A-2-II Notes will be repaid in or prior to December 2031 (together, the “Anticipated Repayment Dates”). If the Master Issuer has not repaid or refinanced the Notes prior to the respective Anticipated Repayment Dates, additional interest will accrue pursuant to the Indenture.
As noted above, the Company borrowed the full $75,000 in 2022 Variable Funding Notes on February 10, 2022, which was repaid in full using cash on hand on May 9, 2022. If outstanding, the 2022 Variable Funding Notes will accrue interest at a variable interest rate based on (i) the prime rate, (ii) overnight federal funds rates, (iii) the secured overnight financing rate for U.S. Dollars, or (iv) with respect to advances made by conduit investors, the weighted average cost of, or related to, the issuance of commercial paper allocated to fund or maintain such advances, in each case plus any applicable margin and as specified in the 2022 Variable Funding Notes. There is a commitment fee on the unused portion of the 2022 Variable Funding Notes of 0.5% based on utilization. It is anticipated that the principal and interest on the 2022 Variable Funding Notes, if any, will be repaid in full on or prior to December 2026, subject to two additional one-year extension options. Following the anticipated repayment date (and any extensions thereof), additional interest will accrue on the 2022 Variable Funding Notes equal to 5.0% per year.
In connection with the issuance of the 2018 Notes, 2019 Notes, and 2022 Notes, the Company incurred debt issuance costs of $27,133, $10,577, and $16,193 respectively. The debt issuance costs are being amortized to interest expense through the Anticipated Repayment Dates of the Notes utilizing the effective interest rate method. As a result of the repayment of the 2018 Class A-2-I Notes prior to the Anticipated Repayment Date, the Company recorded a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $1,583 within interest expense on the Consolidated statements of operations during the six months ended June 30, 2022, consisting of the write-off of remaining unamortized deferred financing costs related to the issuance of the 2018 Class A-2-I Notes.
The Securitized Senior Notes are subject to covenants and restrictions customary for transactions of this type, including (i) that the Master Issuer maintains specified reserve accounts to be used to make required payments in respect of the Securitized Senior Notes, (ii) provisions relating to optional and mandatory prepayments and the related payment of specified amounts, including specified make-whole payments in the case of the Notes under certain circumstances, (iii) certain indemnification payments in the event, among other things, the assets pledged as collateral for the Securitized Senior Notes are in stated ways defective or ineffective, (iv) a cap on non-securitized indebtedness of $50,000 (provided that the Company may incur non-securitized indebtedness in excess of such amount, subject to the leverage ratio cap described below, under certain conditions, including if the relevant lenders execute a non-disturbance agreement that acknowledges the bankruptcy-remote status of the Master Issuer and its subsidiaries and of their respective assets), (v) a leverage ratio cap incurrence test on the Company of 7.0x (calculated without regard for any indebtedness subject to the $50,000 cap) and (vi) covenants relating to recordkeeping, access to information and similar matters.
Pursuant to a parent company support agreement, the Company has agreed to cause its subsidiary to perform each of its obligations (including any indemnity obligations) and duties under the Management Agreement and under the contribution agreements entered into in connection with the securitized financing facility, in each case as and when due. To the extent that such subsidiary has not performed any such obligation or duty within the prescribed time frame after such obligation or duty was required to be performed, the Company has agreed to either (i) perform such obligation or duty or (ii) cause such obligations or duties to be performed on the Company’s behalf.
The Securitized Senior Notes are also subject to customary rapid amortization events provided for in the Indenture, including events tied to failure to maintain stated debt service coverage ratios, certain manager termination events, an event of default, and the failure to repay or refinance the Notes on the applicable scheduled Anticipated Repayment Dates. The Securitized Senior Notes are also subject to certain customary events of default, including events relating to non-payment of required interest, principal, or other amounts due on or with respect to the Securitized Senior Notes, failure to comply with covenants
within certain time frames, certain bankruptcy events, breaches of specified representations and warranties, failure of security interests to be effective, and certain judgments.
In accordance with the Indenture, certain cash accounts have been established with the Indenture trustee (the “Trustee”) for the benefit of the trustee and the noteholders, and are restricted in their use. The Company holds restricted cash which primarily represents cash collections held by the Trustee, interest, principal, and commitment fee reserves held by the Trustee related to the Securitized Senior Notes. As of June 30, 2023, the Company had restricted cash held by the Trustee of $46,508.
v3.23.2
Leases
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases Leases
LeasesClassificationJune 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Assets
Operating lease ROU assetsRight of use asset, net$355,405 $346,937 
Finance lease assetsProperty and equipment, net264 370 
Total lease assets$355,669 $347,307 
Liabilities
Current:
OperatingOther current liabilities$37,671 $33,233 
FinancingOther current liabilities26 38 
Noncurrent:
OperatingLease liabilities, net of current portion346,900 341,843 
FinancingOther liabilities247 342 
Total lease liabilities$384,844 $375,456 
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) - operating leases8.08.1
Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases4.9 %4.7 %

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the components of lease cost were as follows:
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
2023202220232022
Operating lease cost$15,475 $16,067 $30,462 $26,735 
Variable lease cost5,578 4,184 11,245 9,725 
Total lease cost$21,053 $20,251 $41,707 $36,460 
The Company’s costs related to short-term leases, those with a duration between one and twelve months, were immaterial.
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information related to leases were as follows:
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
2023202220232022
Cash paid for lease liabilities$14,657 $16,126 $28,030 $25,876 
Operating lease ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating
   lease liabilities, excluding acquisitions		$19,065 $17,010 $23,874 $23,008 
Operating lease ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating
  lease liabilities through acquisitions		$4,204 $— $4,204 $162,827 
As of June 30, 2023, maturities of lease liabilities were as follows:
Amount
Remainder of 2023$23,261 
202463,623 
202564,585 
202663,555 
202758,849 
Thereafter197,258 
Total lease payments$471,131 
Less: imputed interest86,287 
Present value of lease liabilities$384,844 

As of June 30, 2023, future operating lease payments exclude approximately $42,005 of legally binding minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced.
Leases Leases
LeasesClassificationJune 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Assets
Operating lease ROU assetsRight of use asset, net$355,405 $346,937 
Finance lease assetsProperty and equipment, net264 370 
Total lease assets$355,669 $347,307 
Liabilities
Current:
OperatingOther current liabilities$37,671 $33,233 
FinancingOther current liabilities26 38 
Noncurrent:
OperatingLease liabilities, net of current portion346,900 341,843 
FinancingOther liabilities247 342 
Total lease liabilities$384,844 $375,456 
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) - operating leases8.08.1
Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases4.9 %4.7 %

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the components of lease cost were as follows:
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
2023202220232022
Operating lease cost$15,475 $16,067 $30,462 $26,735 
Variable lease cost5,578 4,184 11,245 9,725 
Total lease cost$21,053 $20,251 $41,707 $36,460 
The Company’s costs related to short-term leases, those with a duration between one and twelve months, were immaterial.
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information related to leases were as follows:
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
2023202220232022
Cash paid for lease liabilities$14,657 $16,126 $28,030 $25,876 
Operating lease ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating
   lease liabilities, excluding acquisitions		$19,065 $17,010 $23,874 $23,008 
Operating lease ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating
  lease liabilities through acquisitions		$4,204 $— $4,204 $162,827 
As of June 30, 2023, maturities of lease liabilities were as follows:
Amount
Remainder of 2023$23,261 
202463,623 
202564,585 
202663,555 
202758,849 
Thereafter197,258 
Total lease payments$471,131 
Less: imputed interest86,287 
Present value of lease liabilities$384,844 

As of June 30, 2023, future operating lease payments exclude approximately $42,005 of legally binding minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced.
v3.23.2
Revenue recognition
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenue recognition Revenue recognition
Contract Liabilities
Contract liabilities consist primarily of deferred revenue resulting from initial and renewal franchise fees and area development agreement (“ADA”) fees paid by franchisees, as well as transfer fees, which are generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the underlying franchise agreement, and national advertising fund (“NAF”) revenue billed in advance of satisfaction of the Company’s performance obligation. Also included are corporate-owned store enrollment fees, annual fees and monthly fees as well as deferred equipment rebates relating to its equipment business. The Company classifies these contract liabilities as deferred revenue in its condensed consolidated balance sheets.
The following table reflects the change in contract liabilities between December 31, 2022 and June 30, 2023:
Contract liabilities
Balance at December 31, 2022$86,911 
Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability at the beginning of the year(42,885)
Increase, excluding amounts recognized as revenue during the period60,974 
Balance at June 30, 2023$105,000 
The following table illustrates estimated revenues expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that are unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) as of June 30, 2023. The Company has elected to exclude short-term contracts, sales and usage-based royalties and any other variable consideration recognized on an “as invoiced” basis.
Contract liabilities to be recognized in:Amount
Remainder of 2023$58,927 
202416,314 
20254,451 
20263,755 
20273,278 
Thereafter18,275 
Total$105,000 
Equipment deposits received in advance of delivery as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were $12,098 and $8,443, respectively, and are expected to be recognized as revenue in the next twelve months.
v3.23.2
Related party transactions
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related party transactions Related party transactions
Activity with franchisees considered to be related parties is summarized below: 
 For the three months ended
June 30,		For the six months ended
June 30,
 2023202220232022
Franchise revenue$1,227 $852 $2,474 $1,825 
Equipment revenue1,006 3 1,011 14 
Total revenue from related parties$2,233 $855 $3,485 $1,839 
Additionally, the Company had deferred ADA and franchise agreement revenue from related parties of $457 and $467 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had $81,343 and $80,717, respectively, payable to related parties pursuant to tax benefit arrangements, see Note 13.
The Company provides administrative services to the NAF and typically charges the NAF a fee for providing these services. The services provided include accounting, information technology, data processing, product development, legal and administrative support, and other operating expenses, which amounted to $869 and $619 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $1,786 and $1,304 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
For the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company incurred approximately $183 and $69, respectively, and $364 and $175 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, which is included within selling, general and administrative expense on the condensed consolidated statements of operations, for corporate travel to a third-party company which is affiliated with the Chief Executive Officer.
A member of the Company’s board of directors, who is also a franchisee, holds an approximate 10.5% ownership of a company that sells amenity tracking compliance software to Planet Fitness stores to which the Company made payments of approximately $78 and $26, during the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $169 and $89 during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022.
v3.23.2
Stockholders' equity
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Equity [Abstract]  
Stockholders' equity Stockholders’ equity
Pursuant to the exchange agreement between the Company and the Continuing LLC Owners, the Continuing LLC Owners (or certain permitted transferees thereof) have the right, from time to time and subject to the terms of the exchange agreement, to exchange their Holdings Units, along with a corresponding number of shares of Class B common stock, for shares of Class A common stock (or cash at the option of the Company) on a one-for-one basis, subject to customary conversion rate adjustments for stock splits, stock dividends, reclassifications and similar transactions. In connection with any exchange of Holdings Units for shares of Class A common stock by a Continuing LLC Owner, the number of Holdings Units held by the Company is correspondingly increased as it acquires the exchanged Holdings Units, and a corresponding number of shares of Class B common stock are canceled.
During the six months ended June 30, 2022, in connection with the Sunshine Acquisition, the Company issued 517,348 shares of Class A Common Stock and 3,637,678 membership units of Pla-Fit Holdings, LLC, together with shares of Class B Common Stock. See Note 4.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, certain existing holders of Holdings Units exercised their exchange rights and exchanged 94,400 and 1,994,709 Holdings Units for 94,400 and 1,994,709 newly-issued shares of Class A common stock. Simultaneously, and in connection with these exchanges, 94,400 and 1,994,709 shares of Class B common stock were surrendered by the holders of Holdings Units that exercised their exchange rights and canceled. Additionally, in connection with these exchanges, Planet Fitness, Inc. received 94,400 and 1,994,709 Holdings Units, increasing its total ownership interest in Pla-Fit Holdings.
As a result of the above transactions, as of June 30, 2023:
•Holders of Class A common stock owned 83,980,252 shares of Class A common stock, representing 95.3% of the voting power in the Company and, through the Company, 83,980,252 Holdings Units representing 95.3% of the economic interest in Pla-Fit Holdings; and
•the Continuing LLC Owners collectively owned 4,151,013 Holdings Units, representing 4.7% of the economic interest in Pla-Fit Holdings, and 4,151,013 shares of Class B common stock, representing 4.7% of the voting power in the Company.
Share repurchase program
2022 share repurchase program
On November 4, 2022, the Company’s board of directors approved a share repurchase program of up to $500,000, which replaced the 2019 share repurchase program. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company repurchased 1,381,154 shares of Class A common stock for a total cost of $100,024, and 1,698,753 shares of Class A common stock for a total cost of $125,030, respectively. A one percent share repurchase excise tax of $1,048 was also incurred as a result of new legislation that went into effect beginning in 2023. All repurchased shares were retired. Subsequent to these repurchases, there is $374,970 remaining under the 2022 share repurchase program. The timing of purchases and amount of stock repurchased are subject to the Company’s discretion and dependent upon market and business conditions, the Company’s general working capital needs, stock price, applicable legal requirements and other factors. The ability to repurchase shares at any particular time is also subject to the terms of the Indenture governing the Securitized Senior Notes. Purchases may be effected through one or more open market transactions, privately negotiated transactions, transactions structured through investment banking institutions, or a combination of the foregoing.
Preferred stock
The Company had 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock authorized and none issued or outstanding as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
v3.23.2
Earnings per share
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings per share Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income attributable to Planet Fitness, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the same period. Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income attributable to Planet Fitness, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.
Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses attributable to Planet Fitness, Inc. and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented. Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock are, however, considered potentially dilutive shares of Class A common stock because shares of Class B common stock, together with the related Holdings Units, are exchangeable into shares of Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis.
The following table sets forth reconciliations used to compute basic and diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock:  
 Three months ended
June 30,		Six months ended
June 30,
 2023202220232022
Numerator  
Net income$44,180 $25,071 $68,948 $43,447 
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests3,045 2,729 5,109 4,641 
Net income attributable to Planet Fitness, Inc.$41,135 $22,342 $63,839 $38,806 
Denominator
Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding - basic84,618,363 84,809,563 84,531,664 84,489,573 
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options241,418 343,797 256,290 366,236 
Restricted stock units39,694 43,765 52,568 62,572 
Performance stock units8,542 22 9,732 289 
Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding - diluted84,908,017 85,197,147 84,850,254 84,918,670 
Earnings per share of Class A common stock - basic$0.49 $0.26 $0.76 $0.46 
Earnings per share of Class A common stock - diluted$0.48 $0.26 $0.75 $0.46 
Weighted average shares of Class B common stock of 4,183,672 and 6,145,722 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and 4,593,284 and 5,584,398 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, were evaluated under the if-converted method for potential dilutive effects and were determined to be anti-dilutive. Weighted average stock options outstanding of 219,056 and 269,878 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and 218,034 and 225,195 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, were evaluated under the treasury stock method for potential dilutive effects and were determined to be anti-dilutive. Weighted average restricted stock units outstanding of 6,852 and 54,693 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and 3,393 and 15,901 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, were evaluated under the treasury stock method for potential dilutive effects and were determined to be anti-dilutive. Weighted average performance stock units outstanding of 1,344 and 79,551 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and 84 and 41,993 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, were evaluated under the treasury stock method for potential dilutive effects and were determined to be anti-dilutive.
v3.23.2
Income taxes
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income taxes Income taxes
The Company is the sole managing member of Pla-Fit Holdings, which is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal and certain state and local income taxes. As a partnership, Pla-Fit Holdings is not subject to U.S. federal and certain state and local income taxes. Any taxable income or loss generated by Pla-Fit Holdings is passed through to and included in the taxable income or loss of its members, including the Company, on a pro-rata basis.
Planet Fitness, Inc. is subject to U.S. federal income taxes, in addition to state and local income taxes with respect to the allocable share of any taxable income of Pla-Fit Holdings. The Company’s effective tax rate was 26.3% and 25.4% for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2023 differed from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to state and local taxes, partially offset by income attributable to non-controlling interests. The Company’s effective tax rate was 26.8% and 31.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2023 differed from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to state and local taxes, partially offset by income attributable to non-controlling interests. The Company was also subject to taxes in foreign jurisdictions.
Net deferred tax assets of $481,435 and $453,094 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, relate primarily to the tax effects of temporary differences in the book basis as compared to the tax basis of the investment in Pla-Fit Holdings as a result of the secondary offerings, other exchanges, recapitalization transactions and the IPO.
As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the total liability related to uncertain tax positions was $328 and $328, respectively. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties, if applicable, related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. Interest and penalties for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were not material.
Tax benefit arrangements
The Company’s acquisition of Holdings Units in connection with the IPO and future and certain past exchanges of Holdings Units for shares of the Company’s Class A common stock (or cash at the option of the Company) are expected to produce and have produced favorable tax attributes. In connection with the IPO, the Company entered into two tax receivable agreements. Under the first of those agreements, the Company generally is required to pay to certain existing and previous equity owners of Pla-Fit Holdings (the “TRA Holders”) 85% of the applicable tax savings, if any, in U.S. federal and state income tax that the Company is deemed to realize as a result of certain tax attributes of their Holdings Units sold to the Company (or exchanged in a taxable sale) and that are created as a result of (i) the exchanges of their Holdings Units for shares of Class A common stock and (ii) tax benefits attributable to payments made under the tax receivable agreement (including imputed interest). Under the second tax receivable agreement, the Company generally is required to pay to TSG AIV II-A L.P and TSG PF Co-Investors A L.P. (the “Direct TSG Investors”) 85% of the amount of tax savings, if any, that the Company is deemed to realize as a result of the tax attributes of the Holdings Units held in respect of the Direct TSG Investors’ interest in the Company, which resulted from the Direct TSG Investors’ purchase of interests in Pla-Fit Holdings in 2012, and certain other tax benefits. Under both agreements, the Company generally retains the benefit of the remaining 15% of the applicable tax savings.
As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had a liability of $475,000 and $494,465, respectively, related to its projected obligations under the tax benefit arrangements. Projected future payments under the tax benefit arrangements are as follows:
 Amount
Remainder of 2023$10,160 
202444,615 
202553,308 
202658,551 
202746,948 
Thereafter261,418 
Total$475,000 
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, 94,400 and 1,994,709 Holdings Units, respectively, were exchanged for newly issued shares of Class A common stock, resulting in an increase in the tax basis of the net assets of Pla-Fit Holdings. As a result of the change in Planet Fitness, Inc.’s ownership percentage of Pla-Fit Holdings, the Company recorded a $50 and $2,654 decrease to net deferred tax assets during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. As a result of these exchanges, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company also recognized deferred tax assets in the amount of $1,898 and $52,721, respectively, as a result of the increase in tax basis. A majority of these exchanges were not made by TRA holders, which did not result in an increase in the tax benefit arrangement liability. Of the exchanges that were made by TRA holders, they resulted in an increase in the tax benefit arrangement liability of $0 and $2,315 in the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. The offset to the entries recorded in connection with exchanges was to additional paid in capital within stockholders’ deficit.
v3.23.2
Commitments and contingencies
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and contingencies Commitments and contingencies
From time to time, and in the ordinary course of business, the Company is subject to various claims, charges, and litigation, such as employment-related claims and slip and fall cases.
On May 27, 2022, the Company and other defendants, including an officer of the Company who is a related party, received a final judgment after appeal to the joint and several judgment against them in a civil action brought by a former employee. In connection with the 2012 acquisition of Pla-Fit Holdings on November 8, 2012, the sellers are obligated to indemnify the Company related to this specific matter. The Company has incurred legal costs on behalf of the defendants in the case, which include a related party. These costs have historically not been material. During the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company and other defendants, as applicable, paid the final judgment in full, of which the Company paid $3,414.
Mexico Acquisition
On March 19, 2020, a franchisee in Mexico exercised a put option that requires the Company to acquire their franchisee-owned stores in Mexico. In February 2023, the Company and the franchisee agreed on a summary of terms for a settlement agreement (“Preliminary Settlement Agreement”), which will include the Company’s acquisition of the franchisee-owned stores and a release of all claims by all parties. The transaction has not closed as of June 30, 2023 as the parties finalize the settlement terms. In connection with the Preliminary Settlement Agreement, the Company recorded an estimated liability for the legal settlement of $8,550 as of December 31, 2022, inclusive of estimated future legal fees, through other loss on the statement of operations. The Company revised its estimate of the legal settlement and recorded an increase to the estimated liability of $2,950 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and $6,250 for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The remaining liability as of June 30, 2023 is $14,500, after utilization of the accrual for estimated legal fees during 2023.
The Company is not currently aware of any other legal proceedings or claims that the Company believes will have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or result of operations.
v3.23.2
Segments
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segments Segments
The Company has three reportable segments: (i) Franchise; (ii) Corporate-owned stores; and (iii) Equipment.  
The Company’s operations are organized and managed by type of products and services and segment information is reported accordingly. The Company’s chief operating decision maker (the “CODM”) is its Chief Executive Officer. The CODM reviews financial performance and allocates resources by reportable segment. There have been no operating segments aggregated to arrive at the Company’s reportable segments.
The Franchise segment includes operations related to the Company’s franchising business in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico and Australia, including revenues and expenses from the NAF. The Corporate-owned stores segment includes operations with respect to all corporate-owned stores throughout the United States and Canada. The Equipment segment primarily includes the sale of equipment to franchisee-owned stores.
The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in Note 2. The Company evaluates the performance of its segments and allocates resources to them based on revenue and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, referred to as Segment EBITDA. Revenues for all operating segments include only transactions with unaffiliated customers and include no intersegment revenues.
The tables below summarize the financial information for the Company’s reportable segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022. The “Corporate and other” category, as it relates to Segment EBITDA, primarily includes corporate overhead costs, such as payroll and related benefit costs and professional services which are not directly attributable to any individual segment.
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June 30,		Six months ended
June 30,
 2023202220232022
Revenue  
Franchise segment revenue - U.S.$96,336 $80,304 $186,627 $158,738 
Franchise segment revenue - International2,506 2,239 4,899 3,889 
Franchise segment total98,842 82,543 191,526 162,627 
Corporate-owned stores - U.S.112,618 100,314 217,425 175,715 
Corporate-owned stores - International1,141 1,139 2,215 1,895 
Corporate-owned stores total113,759 101,453 219,640 177,610 
Equipment segment - U.S.72,626 34,040 95,730 63,830 
Equipment segment - International1,236 6,406 1,793 7,051 
Equipment segment total73,862 40,446 97,523 70,881 
Total revenue$286,463 $224,442 $508,689 $411,118 
Franchise segment revenue includes franchise revenue and NAF revenue.
Franchise revenue includes revenue generated from placement services of $6,263 and $3,387 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $7,876 and $5,726 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
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June 30,		Six months ended
June 30,
 2023202220232022
Segment EBITDA  
Franchise$66,101 $54,329 $130,835 $114,435 
Corporate-owned stores48,705 39,477 82,235 62,841 
Equipment17,129 10,182 22,700 18,835 
Corporate and other(17,869)(16,670)(33,691)(30,601)
Total Segment EBITDA$114,066 $87,318 $202,079 $165,510 
 
The following table reconciles total Segment EBITDA to income before taxes:
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June 30,		Six months ended
June 30,
 2023202220232022
Total Segment EBITDA$114,066 $87,318 $202,079 $165,510 
Less:
Depreciation and amortization36,767 32,172 72,777 57,855 
Other income370 148 483 4,238 
Equity losses of unconsolidated entities, net of tax(73)(94)(338)(332)
Income from operations77,002 55,092 129,157 103,749 
Interest income4,163 474 8,094 683 
Interest expense(21,468)(21,979)(43,067)(44,610)
Other income370 148 483 4,238 
Income before income taxes$60,067 $33,735 $94,667 $64,060 
The following table summarizes the Company’s assets by reportable segment: 
 June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Franchise$174,719 $161,355 
Corporate-owned stores1,590,648 1,559,985 
Equipment195,714 200,020 
Unallocated887,154 933,229 
Total consolidated assets$2,848,235 $2,854,589 
The table above includes $814 and $916 of long-lived assets located in the Company’s international corporate-owned stores as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. All other assets are located in the U.S.
The following table summarizes the Company’s goodwill by reportable segment: 
 June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Franchise$16,938 $16,938 
Corporate-owned stores607,898 593,086 
Equipment92,666 92,666 
Consolidated goodwill$717,502 $702,690 
v3.23.2
Corporate-owned and franchisee-owned stores
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Franchisors [Abstract]  
Corporate-owned and franchisee-owned stores Corporate-owned and franchisee-owned stores
The following table shows changes in corporate-owned and franchisee-owned stores for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:
 For the three months ended
June 30,		For the six months ended
June 30,
 2023202220232022
Franchisee-owned stores:    
Stores operated at beginning of period2,211 2,062 2,176 2,142 
New stores opened23 30 58 64 
Stores debranded, sold, or consolidated(1)
(4)(1)(4)(115)
Stores operated at end of period2,230 2,091 2,230 2,091 
Corporate-owned stores:
Stores operated at beginning of period235 229 234 112 
New stores opened3 4 4 7 
Stores acquired from franchisees4 — 4 114 
Stores operated at end of period242 233 242 233 
Total stores:
Stores operated at beginning of period2,446 2,291 2,410 2,254 
New stores opened26 34 62 71 
Stores acquired, debranded, sold or consolidated(1)
— (1)— (1)
Stores operated at end of period2,472 2,324 2,472 2,324 
 (1)     The term “debrand” refers to a franchisee-owned store whose right to use the Planet Fitness brand and marks has been terminated in accordance with the franchise agreement. The Company retains the right to prevent debranded stores from continuing to operate as fitness centers. The term “consolidated” refers to the combination of a franchisee’s store with another store located in close proximity with prior approval. This often coincides with an enlargement, re-equipment and/or refurbishment of the remaining store.
v3.23.2
VIE deconsolidation
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Variable Interest Entities VIE deconsolidationDuring the three months ended June 30, 2023, a triggering event occurred that resulted in the Company analyzing the PF Melville LLC and Matthew Michael Realty LLC VIEs to determine if they still met the criteria for consolidation. As a result of the analysis, the Company determined these entities no longer qualify for consolidation as VIEs as the Company no longer qualifies as the primary beneficiary of the VIEs and therefore deconsolidated the entities. The deconsolidation removed the net assets and non-controlling interest from the VIEs and did not impact the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations.
v3.23.2
Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent $ 41,135 $ 22,342 $ 63,839 $ 38,806
v3.23.2
Insider Trading Arrangements
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
shares
Jun. 30, 2023
shares
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false  
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false  
Officer Trading Arrangement [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement  
The adoption or termination of contracts, instructions or written plans for the purchase or sale of our securities by our Section 16 officers and directors for the three months ended June 30, 2023, one of which is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act (“Rule 10b5-1 Plan”) and one of which is a non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement (as defined in Item 408(c) of Regulation S-K) (a “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading plan”), were as follows:
NameTitleActionDate Adopted or TerminatedOriginal Expiration DateAggregate # of Securities to be Purchased/Sold or for which the Rule 10b5-1 Plan was Terminated
Christopher Rondeau(1)
Chief Executive OfficerTermination6/5/20237/14/2023Sell 400,000
Christopher Rondeau(2)
Chief Executive OfficerAdoption5/17/20238/16/2024Sell 750,000
Christopher Rondeau(2)
Chief Executive OfficerTermination6/5/20238/16/2024Sell 750,000
(1) A non-Rule 10b5-1 Plan of Christopher Rondeau, Chief Executive Officer, adopted on December 12, 2022, was terminated during the three months ended June 30, 2023, on June 5, 2023. The non-Rule 10b5-1 Plan provided for the exchange of Holding Units, along with a corresponding number of shares of Class B common stock, for shares of the Company’s Class A common stock, which would then be sold up to the specified maximum aggregate amount until plan expiration on the original expiration date or upon the earlier completion of all authorized transactions. There were no transactions pursuant to the non-Rule 10b5-1 Plan.
(2) Christopher Rondeau, Chief Executive Officer, entered into a Rule 10b5-1 Plan that was adopted and subsequently terminated during the three months ended June 30, 2023. The Rule 10b5-1 Plan was adopted on May 17, 2023, and was terminated on June 5, 2023. The Rule 10b5-1 Plan provided for the exchange of Holding Units, along with a corresponding number of shares of Class B common stock, for shares of the Company’s Class A common stock, which would then be sold up to the specified maximum aggregate amount until plan expiration on the original expiration date or upon the earlier completion of all authorized transactions. There were no transactions pursuant to the Rule 10b5-1 Plan.
Director Trading Arrangement [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false  
Christopher Rondeau June 2023 Plan A [Member] | Christopher Rondeau [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Name Christopher Rondeau(1)  
Title Chief Executive Officer  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated true  
Termination Date 6/5/2023  
Arrangement Duration 165 days  
Aggregate Available 400,000 400,000
Christopher Rondeau May 2023 Plan [Member] | Christopher Rondeau [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Name Christopher Rondeau  
Title Chief Executive Officer  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted true  
Adoption Date 5/17/2023  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated true  
Arrangement Duration 19 days  
Aggregate Available 750,000 750,000
v3.23.2
Summary of significant accounting policies (Policies)
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of presentation and consolidation Basis of presentation and consolidation
The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Accordingly, these interim financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the periods presented have been reflected. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 are unaudited. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2022 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the disclosures required by U.S. GAAP. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 (the “Annual Report”) filed with the SEC on March 1, 2023, as amended on March 2, 2023. The Company’s significant interim accounting policies include the proportional recognition of national advertising fund expenses within interim periods. Operating results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year.
Use of estimates Use of estimatesThe preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Although these estimates are based on management’s knowledge of current events and actions it may undertake in the future, they may ultimately differ from actual results. Significant areas where estimates and judgments are relied upon by management in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements include revenue recognition, valuation of equity-based compensation awards, valuation of assets and liabilities acquired in business combinations, valuation of investments and other financial instruments including valuation of investments without readily determinable fair values, the evaluation of the recoverability of goodwill and long-lived assets, including intangible assets, allowance for expected credit losses, contingent liabilities, the present value of lease liabilities, income taxes, including deferred tax assets and liabilities, and the liability for the Company’s tax benefit arrangements.
Marketable securities Marketable securities
Marketable securities primarily consist of commercial paper, corporate debt securities, U.S. treasury securities, and U.S. government agency securities. We classify our marketable securities as available-for-sale at the time of purchase and reevaluate such classification at each balance sheet date. We may sell these securities at any time for use in current operations even if they have not yet reached maturity. The Company invests in a diversified portfolio of marketable securities and limits the concentration of its investment in any particular security. Securities with maturities greater than three months, but less than one year, are included in current assets and securities with maturities greater than one year are included within investments in non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheets. All marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale and reported at fair value.
If the estimated fair value of an available-for-sale debt security is below its amortized cost basis, then the Company evaluates the security for impairment. The Company considers its intent to sell the security or whether it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized basis. If either of these criteria are met, the debt security’s amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through other income (expense), net in the consolidated statements of operations. If neither of these criteria are met, the Company evaluates whether unrealized losses have resulted from a credit loss or other factors. The factors considered in determining whether a credit loss exists can include the extent to which fair value is less than the amortized cost basis, changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency, any adverse conditions specifically related to the security, as well as other factors. An impairment relating to credit losses is recorded through an allowance for credit losses reported in other income (expense), net in the consolidated statements of operations. The allowance is limited by the amount that the fair value of the debt security is below its amortized cost basis. When a credit loss exists, the Company compares the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the debt security with the amortized cost basis of the security to determine what allowance amount, if any, should be recorded. Unrealized gains or losses not resulting from credit losses are recorded through accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Realized gains and losses from the sale of marketable securities are determined based on the specific identification method. Realized gains and losses are reported in other income (expense), net in the consolidated statements of operations. Interest income from marketable securities is recognized as earned within the condensed consolidated statement of operations.
Fair value Fair value
ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. Categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The three levels are defined as follows:
Level 1—Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2—Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Level 3—Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.
Recent accounting pronouncements Recent accounting pronouncementsThere are no recent accounting pronouncements that are expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
Investments - Held-to-maturity debt securities
Investments - Held-to-maturity debt securities
As of June 30, 2023, the Company’s debt security investment consists of redeemable preferred shares that are accounted for as a held-to-maturity investment. The Company’s investment is measured at amortized cost within investments in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company reviews its held-to-maturity securities for expected credit losses under ASC Topic 326, Credit Impairment, on an ongoing basis.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company’s review of the investee’s operations and financial position indicated that an adjustment to its allowance for expected credit losses was necessary.
v3.23.2
Summary of significant accounting policies (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Schedule of the Carrying Value and Estimated Fair Value of Certain Liabilities
The carrying value and estimated fair value of certain liabilities as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were as follows:
June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Carrying value
Estimated fair value(1)
Carrying value
Estimated fair value(1)
Liabilities
Long-term debt(1)
$2,014,814 $1,774,495 $2,025,188 $1,730,634 
(1) The estimated fair value of the Company’s fixed rate long-term debt is estimated primarily based on current bid prices for the long-term debt. Judgment is required to develop these estimates. As such, the fair value of long-term debt is classified within Level 2, as defined under U.S. GAAP.
v3.23.2
Investments (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Schedule of Amortized Cost, Gross Unrealized Gains (Losses), and Fair Value of Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities
The following table summarizes the amortized cost, gross unrealized gains (losses), and fair value of the Company’s cash equivalents and marketable securities:
June 30, 2023
Amortized CostUnrealized GainsUnrealized LossesFair ValueCash EquivalentsMarketable Securities
Level 1
Money market funds849 — — 849 849 — 
Level 2
Commercial paper77,855 — (105)77,751 4,990 72,761 
Corporate debt securities40,770 — (173)40,597 — 40,597 
U.S. treasury securities4,965 — (11)4,954 — 4,954 
U.S. government agency securities1,958 — (6)1,952 — 1,952 
Total level 2125,548 — (295)125,254 4,990 120,264 
Total126,397 — (295)126,103 5,839 120,264 
Schedule of Allowance for Expected Credit Losses on Held-to-maturity Investments A roll forward of the Company’s allowance for expected credit losses on held-to-maturity investments is as follows:
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
2023202220232022
Beginning allowance for expected credit losses$15,212 $15,352 $14,957 $17,462 
Loss (gain) on adjustment of allowance for expected credit losses(160)265 95 (1,845)
Write-offs, net of recoveries— — — — 
Ending allowance for expected credit losses$15,052 $15,617 $15,052 $15,617 
v3.23.2
Acquisition (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]  
Schedule of Pro Forma Financial Information
The following pro forma financial information for the six months ended June 30, 2022 summarizes the combined results of operations for the Company and Sunshine Fitness, as though the companies were combined as of the beginning of 2021. The three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and the three months ended June 30, 2022 total revenues, income before taxes, and net income are included within the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
For the six months ended June 30, 2022
Total revenues$431,568 
Income before taxes63,906 
Net income43,331 
Schedule of Purchase Consideration
The preliminary allocation of the purchase consideration was as follows:
Amount
Property and equipment$3,851 
Right of use assets5,424 
Other long term assets95 
Intangible assets6,880 
Goodwill14,812 
Deferred revenue(687)
Other current liabilities(17)
Lease liabilities(4,204)
$26,154 
Schedule of Components of Identifiable Intangible Assets Acquired
The following table sets forth the components of identifiable intangible assets acquired in the Florida Acquisition and their estimated useful lives as of the date of the acquisition:
Preliminary fair valuePreliminary useful life
Reacquired franchise rights(1)
$6,650 6.8
Customer relationships(2)
230 6.0
Total intangible assets subject to amortization$6,880 
(1) Reacquired franchise rights represent the fair value of the reacquired franchise agreements using the income approach, specifically, the multi-period excess earnings method.
(2) Customer relationships represent the fair value of the existing contractual customer relationships using the income approach, specifically, the multi-period excess earnings method.
v3.23.2
Goodwill and intangible assets (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Goodwill and Intangible Assets
A summary of goodwill and intangible assets at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is as follows: 
June 30, 2023Gross
carrying
amount		Accumulated
amortization		Net carrying
Amount
Customer relationships$199,043 $(161,194)$37,849 
Reacquired franchise and area development rights274,708 (60,741)213,967 
 473,751 (221,935)251,816 
Indefinite-lived intangible:
Trade and brand names146,600 — 146,600 
Total intangible assets$620,351 $(221,935)$398,416 
Goodwill$717,502 $— $717,502 
 
December 31, 2022Gross
carrying
amount		Accumulated
amortization		Net carrying
Amount
Customer relationships$198,813 $(153,243)$45,570 
Reacquired franchise and area development rights268,058 (43,161)224,897 
 466,871 (196,404)270,467 
Indefinite-lived intangible:
Trade and brand names146,600 — 146,600 
Total intangible assets$613,471 $(196,404)$417,067 
Goodwill$702,690 $— $702,690 
Schedule of Rollforward of Goodwill
A roll forward of goodwill between December 31, 2022 and June 30, 2023 is as follows:
FranchiseCorporate-owned storesEquipmentTotal
As of December 31, 2022
$16,938 $593,086 $92,666 $702,690 
Acquisition of franchisee-owned stores— 14,812 — 14,812 
As of June 30, 2023
$16,938 $607,898 $92,666 $717,502 
The following table summarizes the Company’s goodwill by reportable segment: 
 June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Franchise$16,938 $16,938 
Corporate-owned stores607,898 593,086 
Equipment92,666 92,666 
Consolidated goodwill$717,502 $702,690 
Schedule of Amortization Expenses The anticipated annual amortization expense related to intangible assets to be recognized in future years as of June 30, 2023 is as follows:
 Amount
Remainder of 2023$25,909 
202449,190 
202536,713 
202632,079 
202727,956 
Thereafter79,969 
Total$251,816 
v3.23.2
Long-term debt (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 consists of the following: 
 June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
2018-1 Class A-2-II notes$595,313 $598,438 
2019-1 Class A-2 notes530,750 533,500 
2022-1 Class A-2-I notes419,688 421,812 
2022-1 Class A-2-II notes469,063 471,437 
Total debt, excluding deferred financing costs2,014,814 2,025,187 
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization(23,577)(26,306)
Total debt1,991,237 1,998,881 
Current portion of long-term debt20,750 20,750 
Long-term debt, net of current portion$1,970,487 $1,978,131 
Schedule of Future Annual Principal Payments of Long-term Debt
Future annual principal payments of long-term debt as of June 30, 2023 are as follows: 
 Amount
Remainder of 2023$10,375 
202420,750 
2025600,438 
2026419,313 
202710,250 
Thereafter953,688 
Total$2,014,814 
v3.23.2
Leases (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Leases [Abstract]  
Schedule of Balance Sheet Classification of Lease Assets and Liabilities
LeasesClassificationJune 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Assets
Operating lease ROU assetsRight of use asset, net$355,405 $346,937 
Finance lease assetsProperty and equipment, net264 370 
Total lease assets$355,669 $347,307 
Liabilities
Current:
OperatingOther current liabilities$37,671 $33,233 
FinancingOther current liabilities26 38 
Noncurrent:
OperatingLease liabilities, net of current portion346,900 341,843 
FinancingOther liabilities247 342 
Total lease liabilities$384,844 $375,456 
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) - operating leases8.08.1
Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases4.9 %4.7 %
Schedule of Components of Lease Cost
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the components of lease cost were as follows:
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
2023202220232022
Operating lease cost$15,475 $16,067 $30,462 $26,735 
Variable lease cost5,578 4,184 11,245 9,725 
Total lease cost$21,053 $20,251 $41,707 $36,460 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information related to leases were as follows:
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
2023202220232022
Cash paid for lease liabilities$14,657 $16,126 $28,030 $25,876 
Operating lease ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating
   lease liabilities, excluding acquisitions		$19,065 $17,010 $23,874 $23,008 
Operating lease ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating
  lease liabilities through acquisitions		$4,204 $— $4,204 $162,827 
Schedule of Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information Related to Leases
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the components of lease cost were as follows:
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
2023202220232022
Operating lease cost$15,475 $16,067 $30,462 $26,735 
Variable lease cost5,578 4,184 11,245 9,725 
Total lease cost$21,053 $20,251 $41,707 $36,460 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information related to leases were as follows:
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
2023202220232022
Cash paid for lease liabilities$14,657 $16,126 $28,030 $25,876 
Operating lease ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating
   lease liabilities, excluding acquisitions		$19,065 $17,010 $23,874 $23,008 
Operating lease ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating
  lease liabilities through acquisitions		$4,204 $— $4,204 $162,827 
Schedule of Maturities of Lease Liabilities
As of June 30, 2023, maturities of lease liabilities were as follows:
Amount
Remainder of 2023$23,261 
202463,623 
202564,585 
202663,555 
202758,849 
Thereafter197,258 
Total lease payments$471,131 
Less: imputed interest86,287 
Present value of lease liabilities$384,844 
Schedule of Maturities of Lease Liabilities
As of June 30, 2023, maturities of lease liabilities were as follows:
Amount
Remainder of 2023$23,261 
202463,623 
202564,585 
202663,555 
202758,849 
Thereafter197,258 
Total lease payments$471,131 
Less: imputed interest86,287 
Present value of lease liabilities$384,844 
v3.23.2
Revenue recognition (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Schedule of Contract Liabilities
The following table reflects the change in contract liabilities between December 31, 2022 and June 30, 2023:
Contract liabilities
Balance at December 31, 2022$86,911 
Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability at the beginning of the year(42,885)
Increase, excluding amounts recognized as revenue during the period60,974 
Balance at June 30, 2023$105,000 
Schedule of Remaining Performance Obligation
The following table illustrates estimated revenues expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that are unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) as of June 30, 2023. The Company has elected to exclude short-term contracts, sales and usage-based royalties and any other variable consideration recognized on an “as invoiced” basis.
Contract liabilities to be recognized in:Amount
Remainder of 2023$58,927 
202416,314 
20254,451 
20263,755 
20273,278 
Thereafter18,275 
Total$105,000 
v3.23.2
Related party transactions (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Schedule of Related Party Transactions
Activity with franchisees considered to be related parties is summarized below: 
 For the three months ended
June 30,		For the six months ended
June 30,
 2023202220232022
Franchise revenue$1,227 $852 $2,474 $1,825 
Equipment revenue1,006 3 1,011 14 
Total revenue from related parties$2,233 $855 $3,485 $1,839 
v3.23.2
Earnings per share (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Reconciliation of Numerators and Denominators Used to Compute Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share
The following table sets forth reconciliations used to compute basic and diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock:  
 Three months ended
June 30,		Six months ended
June 30,
 2023202220232022
Numerator  
Net income$44,180 $25,071 $68,948 $43,447 
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests3,045 2,729 5,109 4,641 
Net income attributable to Planet Fitness, Inc.$41,135 $22,342 $63,839 $38,806 
Denominator
Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding - basic84,618,363 84,809,563 84,531,664 84,489,573 
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options241,418 343,797 256,290 366,236 
Restricted stock units39,694 43,765 52,568 62,572 
Performance stock units8,542 22 9,732 289 
Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding - diluted84,908,017 85,197,147 84,850,254 84,918,670 
Earnings per share of Class A common stock - basic$0.49 $0.26 $0.76 $0.46 
Earnings per share of Class A common stock - diluted$0.48 $0.26 $0.75 $0.46 
v3.23.2
Income taxes (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Projected Future Payments Under Tax Benefit Arrangements Projected future payments under the tax benefit arrangements are as follows:
 Amount
Remainder of 2023$10,160 
202444,615 
202553,308 
202658,551 
202746,948 
Thereafter261,418 
Total$475,000 
v3.23.2
Segments (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Financial Information for the Company's Reportable Segments
The tables below summarize the financial information for the Company’s reportable segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022. The “Corporate and other” category, as it relates to Segment EBITDA, primarily includes corporate overhead costs, such as payroll and related benefit costs and professional services which are not directly attributable to any individual segment.
 Three months ended
June 30,		Six months ended
June 30,
 2023202220232022
Revenue  
Franchise segment revenue - U.S.$96,336 $80,304 $186,627 $158,738 
Franchise segment revenue - International2,506 2,239 4,899 3,889 
Franchise segment total98,842 82,543 191,526 162,627 
Corporate-owned stores - U.S.112,618 100,314 217,425 175,715 
Corporate-owned stores - International1,141 1,139 2,215 1,895 
Corporate-owned stores total113,759 101,453 219,640 177,610 
Equipment segment - U.S.72,626 34,040 95,730 63,830 
Equipment segment - International1,236 6,406 1,793 7,051 
Equipment segment total73,862 40,446 97,523 70,881 
Total revenue$286,463 $224,442 $508,689 $411,118 
 Three months ended
June 30,		Six months ended
June 30,
 2023202220232022
Segment EBITDA  
Franchise$66,101 $54,329 $130,835 $114,435 
Corporate-owned stores48,705 39,477 82,235 62,841 
Equipment17,129 10,182 22,700 18,835 
Corporate and other(17,869)(16,670)(33,691)(30,601)
Total Segment EBITDA$114,066 $87,318 $202,079 $165,510 
Schedule of Reconciliation of Total Segment EBITDA to Income Before Taxes
The following table reconciles total Segment EBITDA to income before taxes:
 Three months ended
June 30,		Six months ended
June 30,
 2023202220232022
Total Segment EBITDA$114,066 $87,318 $202,079 $165,510 
Less:
Depreciation and amortization36,767 32,172 72,777 57,855 
Other income370 148 483 4,238 
Equity losses of unconsolidated entities, net of tax(73)(94)(338)(332)
Income from operations77,002 55,092 129,157 103,749 
Interest income4,163 474 8,094 683 
Interest expense(21,468)(21,979)(43,067)(44,610)
Other income370 148 483 4,238 
Income before income taxes$60,067 $33,735 $94,667 $64,060 
Schedule of Company's Assets by Reportable Segment
The following table summarizes the Company’s assets by reportable segment: 
 June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Franchise$174,719 $161,355 
Corporate-owned stores1,590,648 1,559,985 
Equipment195,714 200,020 
Unallocated887,154 933,229 
Total consolidated assets$2,848,235 $2,854,589 
Schedule of Company's Goodwill by Reportable Segment
A roll forward of goodwill between December 31, 2022 and June 30, 2023 is as follows:
FranchiseCorporate-owned storesEquipmentTotal
As of December 31, 2022
$16,938 $593,086 $92,666 $702,690 
Acquisition of franchisee-owned stores— 14,812 — 14,812 
As of June 30, 2023
$16,938 $607,898 $92,666 $717,502 
The following table summarizes the Company’s goodwill by reportable segment: 
 June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Franchise$16,938 $16,938 
Corporate-owned stores607,898 593,086 
Equipment92,666 92,666 
Consolidated goodwill$717,502 $702,690 
v3.23.2
Corporate-owned and franchisee-owned stores (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Franchisors [Abstract]  
Schedule of Changes in Corporate-Owned and Franchisee-Owned Stores
The following table shows changes in corporate-owned and franchisee-owned stores for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:
 For the three months ended
June 30,		For the six months ended
June 30,
 2023202220232022
Franchisee-owned stores:    
Stores operated at beginning of period2,211 2,062 2,176 2,142 
New stores opened23 30 58 64 
Stores debranded, sold, or consolidated(1)
(4)(1)(4)(115)
Stores operated at end of period2,230 2,091 2,230 2,091 
Corporate-owned stores:
Stores operated at beginning of period235 229 234 112 
New stores opened3 4 4 7 
Stores acquired from franchisees4 — 4 114 
Stores operated at end of period242 233 242 233 
Total stores:
Stores operated at beginning of period2,446 2,291 2,410 2,254 
New stores opened26 34 62 71 
Stores acquired, debranded, sold or consolidated(1)
— (1)— (1)
Stores operated at end of period2,472 2,324 2,472 2,324 
 (1)     The term “debrand” refers to a franchisee-owned store whose right to use the Planet Fitness brand and marks has been terminated in accordance with the franchise agreement. The Company retains the right to prevent debranded stores from continuing to operate as fitness centers. The term “consolidated” refers to the combination of a franchisee’s store with another store located in close proximity with prior approval. This often coincides with an enlargement, re-equipment and/or refurbishment of the remaining store.
v3.23.2
Business organization (Details)
member in Millions
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
member
state
store
segment
Mar. 31, 2023
store
Dec. 31, 2022
store
Jun. 30, 2022
store
Mar. 31, 2022
store
Dec. 31, 2021
store
Aug. 05, 2015
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]              
Number of owned and franchised locations | store 2,472 2,446 2,410 2,324 2,291 2,254  
Number of states in which entity operates | state 50            
Number of reportable segments | segment 3            
Pla-Fit Holdings, LLC              
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]              
Percentage of ownership 100.00%           100.00%
Percentage of economic interest 95.30%            
Pla-Fit Holdings, LLC | Holdings Units              
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]              
Percentage of economic interest 4.70%            
Planet Intermediate, LLC | Pla-Fit Holdings, LLC              
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]              
Percentage of ownership             100.00%
Planet Fitness Holdings, LLC | Planet Intermediate, LLC              
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]              
Percentage of ownership             100.00%
Minimum              
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items]              
Number of members (more than) | member 18.4            
v3.23.2
Summary of significant accounting policies - Schedule of the Carrying Value and Estimated Fair Value of Certain Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Carrying value    
Liabilities    
Long-term debt $ 2,014,814 $ 2,025,188
Estimated fair value    
Liabilities    
Long-term debt $ 1,774,495 $ 1,730,634
v3.23.2
Investments - Amortized Cost, Gross Unrealized Gains (Losses), and Fair Value of Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 236,144 $ 409,840
Amortized Cost 126,397  
Unrealized Gains 0  
Unrealized Losses (295)  
Debt securities 126,103  
Cash Equivalents    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Debt securities 5,839  
Marketable Securities    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Debt securities 120,264  
Level 2    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 125,548  
Unrealized Gains 0  
Unrealized Losses (295)  
Debt securities 125,254  
Level 2 | Cash Equivalents    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Debt securities 4,990  
Level 2 | Marketable Securities    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Debt securities 120,264  
Money market funds | Level 1    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Cash and cash equivalents 849  
Money market funds | Level 1 | Cash Equivalents    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Cash and cash equivalents 849  
Money market funds | Level 1 | Marketable Securities    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Cash and cash equivalents 0  
Commercial paper | Level 2    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 77,855  
Unrealized Gains 0  
Unrealized Losses (105)  
Debt securities 77,751  
Commercial paper | Level 2 | Cash Equivalents    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Debt securities 4,990  
Commercial paper | Level 2 | Marketable Securities    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Debt securities 72,761  
Corporate debt securities | Level 2    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 40,770  
Unrealized Gains 0  
Unrealized Losses (173)  
Debt securities 40,597  
Corporate debt securities | Level 2 | Cash Equivalents    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Debt securities 0  
Corporate debt securities | Level 2 | Marketable Securities    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Debt securities 40,597  
U.S. treasury securities | Level 2    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 4,965  
Unrealized Gains 0  
Unrealized Losses (11)  
Debt securities 4,954  
U.S. treasury securities | Level 2 | Cash Equivalents    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Debt securities 0  
U.S. treasury securities | Level 2 | Marketable Securities    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Debt securities 4,954  
U.S. government agency securities | Level 2    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 1,958  
Unrealized Gains 0  
Unrealized Losses (6)  
Debt securities 1,952  
U.S. government agency securities | Level 2 | Cash Equivalents    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Debt securities 0  
U.S. government agency securities | Level 2 | Marketable Securities    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Debt securities $ 1,952  
v3.23.2
Investments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Aug. 09, 2023
Jun. 23, 2023
Apr. 09, 2021
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                      
Marketable securities         $ 0            
Non-current marketable debt securities       $ 2,499,000 0   $ 2,499,000        
(Gain) loss on adjustment of allowance for expected credit losses       (160,000)   $ 265,000 95,000 $ (1,845,000)      
Amortized cost of held-to-maturity debt security investments       29,256,000 28,277,000   29,256,000        
Allowance for expected credit loss       15,052,000 $ 14,957,000 15,617,000 15,052,000 15,617,000 $ 15,212,000 $ 15,352,000 $ 17,462,000
Dividends accrued on investment       496,000   463,000 979,000 914,000      
Equity losses of unconsolidated entities, net of tax       73,000   94,000 338,000 332,000      
Planet Fitness Australia Holdings                      
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                      
Ownership percentage     21.00%   21.00%            
Payment to acquire equity method investment     $ 10,000,000   $ 2,449,000            
Equity losses of unconsolidated entities, net of tax       73,000   $ 94,000 338,000 $ 332,000      
Underlying equity in net assets       $ 11,464,000 $ 11,802,000   $ 11,464,000        
Planet Fitmex, LLC                      
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                      
Ownership percentage   12.50%                  
Payment to acquire equity method investment   $ 10,000,000                  
Planet Fitmex, LLC | Subsequent Event                      
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                      
Ownership percentage 22.20%                    
Payment to acquire equity method investment $ 10,000                    
Total investment $ 20,000                    
v3.23.2
Investments - Schedule of Allowance for Expected Credit Losses on Held-to-maturity Investments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]        
Beginning allowance for expected credit losses $ 15,212 $ 15,352 $ 14,957 $ 17,462
Loss (gain) on adjustment of allowance for expected credit losses (160) 265 95 (1,845)
Write-offs, net of recoveries 0 0 0 0
Ending allowance for expected credit losses $ 15,052 $ 15,617 $ 15,052 $ 15,617
v3.23.2
Acquisition - Narrative (Details)
$ in Thousands
Apr. 16, 2023
USD ($)
store
Jun. 30, 2023
store
Mar. 31, 2023
store
Dec. 31, 2022
store
Jun. 30, 2022
store
Mar. 31, 2022
store
Feb. 10, 2022
store
Dec. 31, 2021
store
Business Acquisition [Line Items]                
Number of owned and franchised locations | store   2,472 2,446 2,410 2,324 2,291   2,254
Sunshine Fitness                
Business Acquisition [Line Items]                
Percentage of voting interests acquired             100.00%  
Number of owned and franchised locations | store             114  
Florida Acquisition                
Business Acquisition [Line Items]                
Number of owned and franchised locations | store 4              
Purchase price of the acquisition | $ $ 26,264              
Loss on unfavorable reacquired franchise rights | $ 110              
Consideration transferred, adjusted | $ $ 26,154              
v3.23.2
Acquisition - Schedule of Pro Forma Financial Information (Details) - Sunshine Fitness
$ in Thousands
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Total revenues $ 431,568
Income before taxes 63,906
Net income $ 43,331
v3.23.2
Acquisition - Schedule of Purchase Consideration (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2023
Apr. 16, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Goodwill $ 717,502   $ 702,690
Florida Acquisition      
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Property and equipment   $ 3,851  
Right of use assets   5,424  
Other long term assets   95  
Intangible assets   6,880  
Goodwill   14,812  
Deferred revenue   (687)  
Other current liabilities   (17)  
Lease liabilities   (4,204)  
Net assets acquired   $ 26,154  
v3.23.2
Acquisition - Components of Identifiable Intangible Assets Acquired (Details) - Florida Acquisition
$ in Thousands
Apr. 16, 2023
USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Preliminary fair value $ 6,880
Reacquired franchise rights  
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Preliminary fair value $ 6,650
Preliminary useful life 6 years 9 months 18 days
Customer relationships  
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Preliminary fair value $ 230
Preliminary useful life 6 years
v3.23.2
Sale of corporate-owned stores (Details) - Sale
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2022
USD ($)
store
Sep. 30, 2022
USD ($)
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]    
Number of stores sold | store 6  
Purchases of marketable securities $ 20,820  
Net value of assets sold 19,496  
Goodwill 14,423  
Intangible assets 2,629  
Net tangible assets $ 2,444  
Gain on sale of corporate-owned stores   $ 1,324
v3.23.2
Goodwill and intangible assets - Schedule of Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross carrying amount $ 473,751 $ 466,871
Accumulated amortization (221,935) (196,404)
Net carrying Amount 251,816 270,467
Total intangible assets, Gross carrying amount 620,351 613,471
Total intangible assets, Net carrying Amount 398,416 417,067
Goodwill, Gross carrying amount 717,502 702,690
Goodwill, Accumulated amortization 0 0
Goodwill, Net carrying Amount 717,502 702,690
Trade and brand names    
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Indefinite-lived intangible assets 146,600 146,600
Customer relationships    
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross carrying amount 199,043 198,813
Accumulated amortization (161,194) (153,243)
Net carrying Amount 37,849 45,570
Reacquired franchise and area development rights    
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross carrying amount 274,708 268,058
Accumulated amortization (60,741) (43,161)
Net carrying Amount $ 213,967 $ 224,897
v3.23.2
Goodwill and intangible assets - Schedule of Rollforward of Goodwill (Details)
$ in Thousands
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Beginning Balance $ 702,690
Acquisition of franchisee-owned stores 14,812
Ending Balance 717,502
Franchise  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Beginning Balance 16,938
Acquisition of franchisee-owned stores 0
Ending Balance 16,938
Corporate-owned stores  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Beginning Balance 593,086
Acquisition of franchisee-owned stores 14,812
Ending Balance 607,898
Equipment  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Beginning Balance 92,666
Acquisition of franchisee-owned stores 0
Ending Balance $ 92,666
v3.23.2
Goodwill and intangible assets - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]        
Impairment charges     $ 0  
Amortization of intangible assets $ 12,965,000 $ 10,750,000 $ 25,552,000 $ 19,320,000
v3.23.2
Goodwill and intangible assets - Schedule of Amortization Expenses (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]    
Remainder of 2023 $ 25,909  
2024 49,190  
2025 36,713  
2026 32,079  
2027 27,956  
Thereafter 79,969  
Net carrying Amount $ 251,816 $ 270,467
v3.23.2
Long-term debt - Schedule of Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total debt, excluding deferred financing costs $ 2,014,814 $ 2,025,187
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization (23,577) (26,306)
Total debt 1,991,237 1,998,881
Current portion of long-term debt 20,750 20,750
Long-term debt, net of current portion 1,970,487 1,978,131
2018-1 Class A-2-II notes | Senior fixed-rate term notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total debt, excluding deferred financing costs 595,313 598,438
2019-1 Class A-2 notes | Senior fixed-rate term notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total debt, excluding deferred financing costs 530,750 533,500
2022-1 Class A-2-I notes | Senior fixed-rate term notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total debt, excluding deferred financing costs 419,688 421,812
2022-1 Class A-2-II notes | Senior fixed-rate term notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total debt, excluding deferred financing costs $ 469,063 $ 471,437
v3.23.2
Long-term debt - Schedule of Future Annual Principal Payments of Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]    
Remainder of 2023 $ 10,375  
2024 20,750  
2025 600,438  
2026 419,313  
2027 10,250  
Thereafter 953,688  
Total $ 2,014,814 $ 2,025,187
v3.23.2
Long-term debt - Narrative (Details)
 6 Months Ended
May 09, 2022
USD ($)
Feb. 10, 2022
USD ($)
extension
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 03, 2019
USD ($)
Aug. 01, 2018
USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Proceeds from issuance of Variable Funding Notes     $ 0 $ 75,000,000    
Repayment of long-term debt and Variable Funding Notes     10,375,000 $ 714,438,000    
Debt issuance costs   $ 16,193,000     $ 10,577,000 $ 27,133,000
Restricted cash     46,508,000      
2018-1 Class A-2-I notes            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Loss on extinguishment of debt     $ 1,583,000      
2018-1 Class A-2-I notes | Senior fixed-rate term notes            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Fixed interest rate           4.262%
Principal amount           $ 575,000,000
2018-1 Class A-2-II notes | Senior fixed-rate term notes            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Fixed interest rate           4.666%
Principal amount           $ 625,000,000
Variable funding notes | Borrowings under Variable Funding Notes            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Maximum borrowing capacity           75,000,000
2019-1 Class A-2 notes | Senior fixed-rate term notes            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Fixed interest rate         3.858%  
Principal amount         $ 550,000,000  
3.251% Fixed Rate Class A-2-I Senior Secured Notes | Senior fixed-rate term notes            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Fixed interest rate   3.251%        
Principal amount   $ 425,000        
4.008% Fixed Rate Class A-2-II Senior Secured Notes | Senior fixed-rate term notes            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Fixed interest rate   4.008%        
Principal amount   $ 475,000        
2022 Variable Funding Notes | Borrowings under Variable Funding Notes            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Maximum borrowing capacity   75,000        
Proceeds from issuance of Variable Funding Notes   $ 75,000,000        
Repayment of long-term debt and Variable Funding Notes $ 75,000,000          
Commitment fee percentage   0.50%        
Number of additional extensions | extension   2        
Term of extension (in years)   1 year        
Line of credit interest rate   5.00%        
Securitized Senior Notes | Securitized Senior Notes            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Cap on non-securitized indebtedness           $ 50,000,000
Leverage ratio cap           7.0
v3.23.2
Leases - Balance Sheet Classification of Lease Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Assets    
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $274,160 and $227,869 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $274,160 and $227,869 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively
Operating lease ROU assets $ 355,405 $ 346,937
Finance lease assets 264 370
Total lease assets $ 355,669 $ 347,307
Liabilities    
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] Other current liabilities Other current liabilities
Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other current liabilities Other current liabilities
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] Other liabilities Other liabilities
Current operating lease liabilities $ 37,671 $ 33,233
Current financing lease liabilities 26 38
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities 346,900 341,843
Noncurrent finance lease liabilities 247 342
Total lease liabilities $ 384,844 $ 375,456
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) - operating leases 8 years 8 years 1 month 6 days
Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases 4.90% 4.70%
v3.23.2
Leases - Components of Lease Cost (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Leases [Abstract]        
Operating lease cost $ 15,475 $ 16,067 $ 30,462 $ 26,735
Variable lease cost 5,578 4,184 11,245 9,725
Total lease cost $ 21,053 $ 20,251 $ 41,707 $ 36,460
v3.23.2
Leases - Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Leases [Abstract]        
Cash paid for lease liabilities $ 14,657 $ 16,126 $ 28,030 $ 25,876
Operating lease ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities, excluding acquisitions 19,065 17,010 23,874 23,008
Operating lease ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities through acquisitions $ 4,204 $ 0 $ 4,204 $ 162,827
v3.23.2
Leases - Maturities of Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Leases [Abstract]    
Remainder of 2023 $ 23,261  
2024 63,623  
2025 64,585  
2026 63,555  
2027 58,849  
Thereafter 197,258  
Total lease payments 471,131  
Less: imputed interest 86,287  
Present value of lease liabilities $ 384,844 $ 375,456
v3.23.2
Leases - Narrative (Details)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]  
Lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced $ 42,005
v3.23.2
Revenue recognition - Schedule of Contract Liabilities (Details)
$ in Thousands
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Contract liabilities  
Beginning Balance $ 86,911
Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability at the beginning of the year (42,885)
Increase, excluding amounts recognized as revenue during the period 60,974
Ending Balance $ 105,000
v3.23.2
Revenue recognition - Remaining Performance Obligation (Details)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Remaining performance obligation $ 105,000
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-07-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Remaining performance obligation $ 58,927
Remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction 6 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-01-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Remaining performance obligation $ 16,314
Remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-01-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Remaining performance obligation $ 4,451
Remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2026-01-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Remaining performance obligation $ 3,755
Remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2027-01-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Remaining performance obligation $ 3,278
Remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2028-01-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Remaining performance obligation $ 18,275
Remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction
v3.23.2
Revenue recognition - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]    
Equipment deposits $ 12,098 $ 8,443
v3.23.2
Related party transactions - Schedule of Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]        
Total revenue $ 286,463 $ 224,442 $ 508,689 $ 411,118
Related Party        
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]        
Total revenue 2,233 855 3,485 1,839
Franchise revenue        
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]        
Total revenue 98,842 82,543 191,526 162,627
Franchise revenue | Related Party        
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]        
Total revenue 1,227 852 2,474 1,825
Equipment revenue        
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]        
Total revenue 73,862 40,446 97,523 70,881
Equipment revenue | Related Party        
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]        
Total revenue $ 1,006 $ 3 $ 1,011 $ 14
v3.23.2
Related party transactions - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Dec. 31, 2022
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Deferred revenue $ 105,000   $ 105,000   $ 86,911
Accounts payable 29,461   29,461   20,578
Revenue 286,463 $ 224,442 508,689 $ 411,118  
Selling, general and administrative 32,646 28,202 60,415 59,028  
Related Party          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Accounts payable 81,343   81,343   80,717
Revenue $ 2,233 855 $ 3,485 1,839  
Related Party | Amenity Tracking Compliance Software Company | Director          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Ownership percentage 10.50%   10.50%    
Related Party | Administrative Service | Planet Fitness NAF, LLC          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Revenue $ 869 619 $ 1,786 1,304  
Reacquired area development rights | Related Party          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Deferred revenue 457   457   $ 467
Corporate travel | Affiliated Entity          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Selling, general and administrative 183 69 364 175  
Payments amenity tracking compliance software | Affiliated Entity          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Purchases from related party $ 78 $ 26 $ 169 $ 89  
v3.23.2
Stockholders' equity (Details) - USD ($)
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Dec. 31, 2022
Nov. 04, 2022
Class of Stock [Line Items]            
Repurchase and retirement of common stock $ 101,074,000 $ 44,299,000 $ 126,078,000 $ 44,299,000    
Share repurchase excise tax $ 1,048,000   $ 1,048,000      
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) 50,000,000   50,000,000   50,000,000  
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) 0   0   0  
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 0   0   0  
2022 share repurchase program            
Class of Stock [Line Items]            
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount           $ 500,000,000
Remaining authorized amount $ 374,970,000   $ 374,970,000      
Pla-Fit Holdings, LLC            
Class of Stock [Line Items]            
Stock received during period, shares 94,400   1,994,709      
Investor | Secondary Offering and Exchange            
Class of Stock [Line Items]            
Number of units held by owners (in shares) 83,980,252   83,980,252      
Investor | Pla-Fit Holdings, LLC | Secondary Offering and Exchange            
Class of Stock [Line Items]            
Percentage of economic interest     95.30%      
Continuing LLC Owners | Secondary Offering and Exchange            
Class of Stock [Line Items]            
Number of units held by owners (in shares) 4,151,013   4,151,013      
Continuing LLC Owners | Pla-Fit Holdings, LLC | Secondary Offering and Exchange            
Class of Stock [Line Items]            
Percentage of economic interest     4.70%      
Holdings Units            
Class of Stock [Line Items]            
Shares exchanged for Class A common stock (in shares)     1      
Holdings Units | Sunshine Fitness            
Class of Stock [Line Items]            
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares       3,637,678    
Class A Common Stock            
Class of Stock [Line Items]            
Number of shares exchanged (in shares) 94,400   1,994,709      
Number of Class A shares exchanged (in shares) 94,400   1,994,709      
Class A Common Stock | 2022 share repurchase program            
Class of Stock [Line Items]            
Repurchase and retirement of common stock (in shares) 1,381,154   1,698,753      
Repurchase and retirement of common stock $ 100,024,000   $ 125,030,000      
Class A Common Stock | Investor | Secondary Offering and Exchange            
Class of Stock [Line Items]            
Number of units held by owners (in shares) 83,980,252   83,980,252      
Class A Common Stock | Investor | Pla-Fit Holdings, LLC | Secondary Offering and Exchange | Common Stockholders            
Class of Stock [Line Items]            
Percentage of voting power 95.30%   95.30%      
Class A Common Stock | Sunshine Fitness            
Class of Stock [Line Items]            
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares       517,348    
Class B Common Stock            
Class of Stock [Line Items]            
Shares exchanged for Class A common stock (in shares)     1      
Number of shares exchanged (in shares) 94,400   1,994,709      
Class B Common Stock | Continuing LLC Owners | Secondary Offering and Exchange            
Class of Stock [Line Items]            
Number of units held by owners (in shares) 4,151,013   4,151,013      
Class B Common Stock | Continuing LLC Owners | Pla-Fit Holdings, LLC | Secondary Offering and Exchange | Continuing LLC Owners            
Class of Stock [Line Items]            
Percentage of voting power 4.70%   4.70%      
v3.23.2
Earnings per share - Narrative (Details) - shares
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Performance stock units        
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]        
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 1,344 79,551 84 41,993
Holdings Units        
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]        
Shares exchanged for Class A common stock (in shares)     1  
Class B Common Stock        
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]        
Shares exchanged for Class A common stock (in shares)     1  
Class B Common Stock | Equity Unit Purchase Agreements        
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]        
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 4,183,672 6,145,722 4,593,284 5,584,398
Class B Common Stock | Stock options        
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]        
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 219,056 269,878 218,034 225,195
Class B Common Stock | Restricted stock units        
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]        
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 6,852 54,693 3,393 15,901
v3.23.2
Earnings per share - Reconciliation of Numerators and Denominators Used to Compute Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Numerator        
Net income $ 44,180 $ 25,071 $ 68,948 $ 43,447
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests 3,045 2,729 5,109 4,641
Net income attributable to Planet Fitness, Inc. $ 41,135 $ 22,342 $ 63,839 $ 38,806
Stock options        
Effect of dilutive securities:        
Weighted-average shares outstanding adjustment (in shares) 241,418 343,797 256,290 366,236
Restricted stock units        
Effect of dilutive securities:        
Weighted-average shares outstanding adjustment (in shares) 39,694 43,765 52,568 62,572
Performance stock units        
Effect of dilutive securities:        
Weighted-average shares outstanding adjustment (in shares) 8,542 22 9,732 289
Class A Common Stock        
Denominator        
Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding - basic (in shares) 84,618,363 84,809,563 84,531,664 84,489,573
Effect of dilutive securities:        
Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding - diluted (in shares) 84,908,017 85,197,147 84,850,254 84,918,670
Earnings per share of Class A common stock - basic (in usd per share) $ 0.49 $ 0.26 $ 0.76 $ 0.46
Earnings per share of Class A common stock - diluted (in usd per share) $ 0.48 $ 0.26 $ 0.75 $ 0.46
v3.23.2
Income taxes - Narrative (Details)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
shares
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
agreement
shares
Jun. 30, 2022
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]          
Effective income tax rate 26.30% 25.40% 26.80% 31.70%  
Net deferred tax assets $ 481,435   $ 481,435   $ 453,094
Total liability related to uncertain tax positions 328   $ 328   328
Number of tax receivable agreements | agreement     2    
Percentage of remaining tax savings     15.00%    
Tax benefit obligation 475,000   $ 475,000   $ 494,465
Decrease in deferred tax assets 50   2,654    
Deferred tax asset $ 1,898   $ 52,721    
Class A Common Stock          
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]          
Number of shares exchanged (in shares) | shares 94,400   1,994,709    
TRA Holders          
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]          
Applicable tax savings (in percentage) 85.00%   85.00%    
Deferred tax liability $ 0   $ 2,315    
v3.23.2
Income taxes - Schedule of Projected Future Payments Under Tax Benefit Arrangements (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]    
Remainder of 2023 $ 10,160  
2024 44,615  
2025 53,308  
2026 58,551  
2027 46,948  
Thereafter 261,418  
Total $ 475,000 $ 494,465
v3.23.2
Commitments and contingencies (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Mexico Acquisition        
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]        
Loss contingency reserve     $ 14,500 $ 8,550
Increase in loss contingency reserve $ 2,950   $ 6,250  
Pending Litigation | Civil Action Brought By Former Employee        
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]        
Loss Contingency, paid liability   $ 3,414    
v3.23.2
Segments - Narrative (Details)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2022
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
segment
Jun. 30, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]          
Number of reportable segments | segment     3    
Number of operating segments | segment     0    
Revenue $ 286,463 $ 224,442 $ 508,689 $ 411,118  
Franchise revenue          
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]          
Revenue 98,842 82,543 191,526 162,627  
Franchise revenue | Placement Services          
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]          
Revenue 6,263 3,387 7,876 5,726  
Corporate-owned stores          
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]          
Revenue 113,759 $ 101,453 219,640 $ 177,610  
Corporate-owned stores | International corporate-owned stores          
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]          
Long-lived assets $ 814   $ 814   $ 916
v3.23.2
Segments - Financial Information for the Company's Reportable Segments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue $ 286,463 $ 224,442 $ 508,689 $ 411,118
Total Segment EBITDA 114,066 87,318 202,079 165,510
Corporate and other        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total Segment EBITDA (17,869) (16,670) (33,691) (30,601)
Franchise revenue        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue 98,842 82,543 191,526 162,627
Franchise revenue | Operating Segments        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total Segment EBITDA 66,101 54,329 130,835 114,435
Franchise revenue | US        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue 96,336 80,304 186,627 158,738
Franchise revenue | International        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue 2,506 2,239 4,899 3,889
Corporate-owned stores        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue 113,759 101,453 219,640 177,610
Corporate-owned stores | Operating Segments        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total Segment EBITDA 48,705 39,477 82,235 62,841
Corporate-owned stores | US        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue 112,618 100,314 217,425 175,715
Corporate-owned stores | International        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue 1,141 1,139 2,215 1,895
Equipment revenue        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue 73,862 40,446 97,523 70,881
Equipment revenue | Operating Segments        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total Segment EBITDA 17,129 10,182 22,700 18,835
Equipment revenue | US        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue 72,626 34,040 95,730 63,830
Equipment revenue | International        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue $ 1,236 $ 6,406 $ 1,793 $ 7,051
v3.23.2
Segments - Reconciliation of Total Segment EBITDA to Income Before Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Segment Reporting [Abstract]        
Total Segment EBITDA $ 114,066 $ 87,318 $ 202,079 $ 165,510
Depreciation and amortization 36,767 32,172 72,777 57,855
Other income 370 148 483 4,238
Equity losses of unconsolidated entities, net of tax (73) (94) (338) (332)
Income from operations 77,002 55,092    
Interest income 4,163 474 8,094 683
Interest expense (21,468) (21,979) (43,067) (44,610)
Income before income taxes $ 60,067 $ 33,735 $ 94,667 $ 64,060
v3.23.2
Segments - Company's Assets by Reportable Segment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Total consolidated assets $ 2,848,235 $ 2,854,589
Operating Segments | Franchise    
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Total consolidated assets 174,719 161,355
Operating Segments | Corporate-owned stores    
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Total consolidated assets 1,590,648 1,559,985
Operating Segments | Equipment    
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Total consolidated assets 195,714 200,020
Unallocated    
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Total consolidated assets $ 887,154 $ 933,229
v3.23.2
Segments - Company's Goodwill by Reportable Segment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Consolidated goodwill $ 717,502 $ 702,690
Franchise    
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Consolidated goodwill 16,938 16,938
Corporate-owned stores    
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Consolidated goodwill 607,898 593,086
Equipment    
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Consolidated goodwill $ 92,666 $ 92,666
v3.23.2
Corporate-owned and franchisee-owned stores - Schedule of Changes in Corporate-owned and Franchisee-owned Stores (Details) - store
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Number Of Stores [Roll Forward]        
Stores operated at beginning of period 2,446 2,291 2,410 2,254
New stores opened 26 34 62 71
Stores debranded, sold, or consolidated 0 (1) 0 (1)
Stores operated at end of period 2,472 2,324 2,472 2,324
Franchisee-owned stores:        
Number Of Stores [Roll Forward]        
Stores operated at beginning of period 2,211 2,062 2,176 2,142
New stores opened 23 30 58 64
Stores debranded, sold, or consolidated (4) (1) (4) (115)
Stores operated at end of period 2,230 2,091 2,230 2,091
Corporate-owned stores:        
Number Of Stores [Roll Forward]        
Stores operated at beginning of period 235 229 234 112
New stores opened 3 4 4 7
Stores acquired from franchisees 4 0 4 114
Stores operated at end of period 242 233 242 233