Academia Evolve

What Academia Evolve does

Academia Evolve is a Brazilian fitness chain operating 31 physical gym units across three states — Distrito Federal, Goiás, and Bahia — headquartered in Brasília and founded in 2017. The company sells recurring monthly gym memberships to individual consumers under two core tiers (Plano FIT at R$149.90/month with a 12-month contract and promotional first month of R$4.90; Plano FLEX at R$189.90/month month-to-month) plus premium variants (Plano FIT+ at R$249.90 and Plano FLEX+ at R$289.90) offered at higher-end locations such as Noroeste. Memberships grant network-wide access across all 31 units and inclusion in group classes such as Spinning, Dance, Muay Thai, Cross Training, Pilates, Yoga, Jiu-Jitsu, Zumba, Capoeira, Bootcamp, Functional Training, and Weight Training, with class availability varying by unit.

The underlying operating model is a conventional multi-site fitness retail business rather than a technology platform: there is no proprietary mobile app, no AI-driven personalization layer, and no disclosed enterprise software product. Customer acquisition and retention rely on organic social channels (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok), WhatsApp communication, and word-of-mouth referrals via a "bring up to 5 friends" benefit, with enrollment transacted either in-store or through a website checkout built on Framer. The company operates a related sub-brand, Evolve Sports, and the network extends from Brasília and surrounding satellite cities (Taguatinga, Águas Claras, Gama, Samambaia, Ceilândia, Planaltina, Sobradinho, etc.) outward into interior Goiás (Goiânia, Anápolis, Rio Verde, Catalão, Formosa, Valparaíso, Jataí, Luziânia, Águas Lindas) and western Bahia (Luís Eduardo Magalhães).

Revenue is generated almost exclusively from recurring monthly subscription fees paid by individual retail members via credit card; the company discloses no enterprise, B2B, or corporate wellness contracts and provides no public revenue figures. Pricing is segmented by location (premium tier concentrated at flagship Noroeste and similar units), with promotional onboarding pricing used as the primary acquisition lever. No funding rounds, parent company, institutional investors, or named executive leadership are disclosed.

Name

Academia Evolve

Legal name

Academia Evolve

Website

https://academiaevolve.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Academia Evolve is a privately held Brazilian gym chain operating 31 fitness centers across Distrito Federal, Goiás, and Bahia, selling monthly individual memberships (FIT, FLEX, and premium FIT+/FLEX+ tiers) with network-wide access and group classes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fitness Centers

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDALAIAE

Group Fitness, Personal Training & Wellness Coaching

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Athletics, Recreation & Fitness

Keywords

• Fitness center memberships
• Group exercise classes
• Gym chain operations
• Health club facilities
• Personal training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brasília

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices31 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Monthly Membership Subscriptions: Recurring monthly membership fees from subscribers who pay for access to gym facilities, group classes, and network-wide access across all Evolve locations. Plans include FIT (with contract) and FLEX (no contract) options with various price points.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Academia Evolve operates a Brazilian chain of 31 physical fitness centers offering monthly gym memberships (FIT contract plan, FLEX no-contract plan, and premium FIT+/FLEX+ variants at select units) that grant access to network-wide locations and group classes including Spinning, Muay Thai, Cross Training, Pilates, Yoga, Jiu-Jitsu, Capoeira, Dance, FitDance, Zumba, Boxing, and stretching. Customers enroll at any unit or via the company website on recurring credit card billing, with promotional first-month pricing for new members.

Product overview

Academia Evolve is a Brazilian fitness center chain operating 31 gym locations across Distrito Federal, Goiás, and Bahia. The company offers a unified gym membership platform with two main membership tiers (FIT and FLEX plans) plus premium variants (FIT+ and FLEX+) at select locations. Memberships include access to network-wide locations and group classes such as Spinning, Dance, Muay Thai, Cross Training, Pilates, Yoga, and martial arts. The product portfolio also includes individual group fitness classes available at specific units, all accessible through a centralized booking and payment system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Evolve Sports: Sports brand mentioned on the website with separate domain evolvesport.com.br

Products and services

• Plano FIT Entry-level monthly gym membership with a 12-month contract. First month promotional price of R$ 4.90, then R$ 149.90/month. Includes free enrollment (no adhesion fee), no annual fee, free parking, ability to bring up to 5 friends, network-wide access across all Evolve locations, and recurring credit card billing. Intended for individual consumers seeking affordable, long-term fitness facility access.
• Plano FLEX Flexible month-to-month gym membership priced at R$ 189.90/month with no contract commitment and no cancellation fee. Includes a R$ 19.90 adhesion fee, private parking, group classes, network-wide access across all Evolve locations, and recurring credit card billing. Intended for consumers who want commitment-free gym access.
• Plano FIT+ Premium 12-month gym membership available at select units (e.g., Noroeste). First month promotional at R$ 249.90, then R$ 249.90/month for 12 months. Includes free enrollment (no adhesion fee), group classes, ability to bring up to 5 friends, network-wide access, and recurring credit card billing.
• Plano FLEX+ Premium month-to-month gym membership available at select units (e.g., Noroeste) priced at R$ 289.90/month. Includes a R$ 19.90 adhesion fee, no contract commitment, private parking, group classes, network-wide access, and no cancellation fee.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Fórmula Academia: Brazilian fitness chain offering subscription-based gym access and group classes. Comparable as a multi-state gym operator in Brazil with similar subscription model, group class offerings, and mass-market focus.
• Smart Fit: Brazil's largest low-cost gym chain with 1,000+ units across Latin America. Directly comparable as a subscription-based, multi-state fitness operator targeting the Brazilian mass market with similar low price-point positioning and aggressive promotional onboarding.
• Bluefit: Brazilian low-cost gym chain operating multiple units across several states. Directly comparable as a subscription-based gym operator with similar mass-market positioning, monthly fee structure, and multi-location access model.
• Bio Ritmo: Brazilian premium fitness chain with multiple units and a broad group class portfolio. Comparable as a multi-state subscription gym operator with similar service mix, though positioned at higher price points than Evolve.
• Just Fit: Brazilian fitness chain offering gym memberships and group classes across multiple states. Directly comparable as a subscription-based multi-location fitness operator in the Brazilian mid-market segment with similar service mix.
• Selfit Academias: Brazilian fitness chain operating multiple units across multiple states with subscription-based access. Directly comparable as a multi-state regional gym operator targeting similar mass-market consumers.
• Bodytech: Brazilian premium fitness chain with multiple locations across major Brazilian cities. Comparable as a multi-state subscription-based gym operator with broad class offerings, positioned slightly higher on price and amenities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@academiaevolve3190
• Instagraminstagram.com/academiaevolve
• TikToktiktok.com/@acadevolve
• Facebookfacebook.com/academiaevolvebrasil

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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