CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for fitness and recreational sports centers in Maine
189 fitness and recreational sports centers operated in Maine in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 189CBP 2023
- Employees
- 2,650mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 13.5U.S. 12.2
- State rank
- 41st of 51by count
Fitness and recreational sports centers in Maine by the numbers
County Business Patterns counts 189 establishments in Maine classified as Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (NAICS 713940) for 2023. They employed 2,650 people in mid-March and reported $55.9 million in annual payroll. That is the 41st highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Fitness and recreational sports centers make up 0.44% of the 43,345 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Maine has 13.5 fitness and recreational sports centers, 10.1% above the national rate of 12.2. The average establishment has 14.0 employees against 17.0 nationally. Payroll per employee is $21,103, 10.7% above the U.S. figure of $19,070.
| Measure | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 189 | 41,556 |
| Mid-March employees | 2,650 | 708,273 |
| Annual payroll | $55,922,000 | $13,506,603,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 14.0 | 17.0 |
| Payroll per employee | $21,103 | $19,070 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 13.5 | 12.2 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Maine's largest markets for fitness and recreational sports centers
Census published fitness center counts for 4 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Maine. The largest is Portland, ME, with 112 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 81% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | 112 | 1,193 | 19.6 |
| Augusta, ME | 19 | 332 | 14.8 |
| Bangor, ME | 15 | 420 | 9.6 |
| Lewiston, ME | 8 | 90 | 6.9 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at fitness and recreational sports centers in Maine
43.9% of Maine's fitness and recreational sports centers with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 40.9% nationally. 61.9% had fewer than ten. At that size the phone is shared, so routing (who rings, when, and what happens after hours) matters more than the number of desk phones.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 83 | 43.9% | 40.9% |
| 5–9 employees | 34 | 18.0% | 18.2% |
| 10–19 employees | 40 | 21.2% | 19.4% |
| 20–49 employees | 18 | 9.5% | 13.8% |
| 50 or more employees | 14 | 7.4% | 7.7% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Why the phone matters for fitness and recreational sports centers in Maine
Gyms and studios take calls about memberships, classes and billing. Prospective members often call before visiting.
Typical inbound and outbound calls for fitness and recreational sports centers in Maine:
- A member calls about freezing a membership.
- A prospect calls about membership options.
- A member calls to book personal training.
Business texting for fitness and recreational sports centers
Gyms text class reminders and membership notices.
Texting from a local number in Maine requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for fitness and recreational sports centers in Maine
Fitness and recreational sports centers in Maine average 14.0 employees, so the comparison uses a 14-person team. Priced per seat, 14 users would run $420.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $349.30 on Ooma Office Pro (month-to-month list prices, checked September 28, 2026). Callata comes to $279.00 a month for 14 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $1,692 less than RingCentral for a fitness center in Maine of that size. Annual contracts lower some competitors' prices, so compare the plan you would actually sign.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $279.00 | $3,348.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $266.00 | $3,192.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $322.00 | $3,864.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $349.30 | $4,191.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $378.00 | $4,536.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $420.00 | $5,040.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Area codes in Maine
Maine has 1 geographic area code in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a fitness center can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 207 | 742 | Eastern | 1947 | none |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
How Callata works for fitness and recreational sports centers in Maine
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Maine is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many fitness and recreational sports centers are in Maine?
189 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 2,650 people in mid-March.
Which Maine metro area has the most fitness and recreational sports centers?
Portland, ME, with 112 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 14-person fitness center?
$420.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $349.30 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $279.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Maine number?
Yes. US carriers require business texting from local numbers to be registered (10DLC). On Callata the registration is a one-time $49 fee, and texting turns on once it is approved.