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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Fitness & Training Centers in Canada

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Cost Per Lead for Fitness & Training Centers in Canada

October 2024 - October 2025

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COST-PER-LEAD benchmarks: Fitness & Training Centers in Canada vs. global baseline

This summary reviews Facebook Ads cost-per-lead trends for the Fitness & Training Centers industry in Canada, benchmarked against the global baseline. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

  • The Canadian series averages 20.51 over the observed months, with extreme volatility driven by a single October spike; the median month sits at 2.62.
  • Compared with the global baseline for the same months, Canada’s average cost-per-lead is 42% lower (20.51 vs. 35.61), indicating generally below-market costs.
  • Seasonality: the global baseline shows elevated costs in Q4, while Canada’s series deviates—very low in November–December despite an October spike.
  • From first to last observed month, Canada’s cost-per-lead rises +378% (Sep 2024 to Mar 2025), largely due to the late spike; the global trend is comparatively flat over the same months.

Selected data: Fitness & Training Centers in Canada

  • Coverage: Sep 2024, Oct 2024, Nov 2024, Dec 2024, Mar 2025.
  • Average: 20.51; Median: 2.62.
  • High/low: High at 87.13 (Oct 2024); Low at 1.76 (Sep 2024).
  • Range: 85.37 between the monthly high and low.
  • Month-to-month changes:
  • Sep → Oct: +~4,840% (1.76 to 87.13)
  • Oct → Nov: −~97% (87.13 to 2.61)
  • Nov → Dec: +0.1% (2.61 to 2.62)
  • Dec → Mar: +~222% (2.62 to 8.44)
  • First-to-last change: +378% (Sep 2024 to Mar 2025).
  • Typical level excluding the October outlier: ~3.86 average.

Notable pattern: an extraordinary spike in October followed by very low costs in November and December, then a lift into March.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Overlapping-month average: Canada 20.51 vs. global 35.61 → Canada is 42% below market on average.
  • By month:
  • Sep 2024: 1.76 vs. 32.88 → ~95% below market.
  • Oct 2024: 87.13 vs. 31.12 → ~180% above market.
  • Nov 2024: 2.61 vs. 41.58 → ~94% below market.
  • Dec 2024: 2.62 vs. 39.63 → ~93% below market.
  • Mar 2025: 8.44 vs. 32.84 → ~74% below market.
  • In 4 of 5 observed months, Canada is significantly below the global benchmark; the sole exception is October, which is far above market.

Baseline context and seasonality

  • Global baseline (Sep 2024–Sep 2025): average 35.80; high 41.58 (Nov 2024), low 20.63 (Sep 2025).
  • Seasonal pattern: costs generally rise in Q4 (peaking in November), align with holiday-driven competition, then vary moderately through the year with typical month-to-month moves in the single to mid-teens percentages.
  • Overlapping first-to-last (Sep 2024 → Mar 2025): baseline is essentially flat (−0.1%). Across its full span (Sep 2024 → Sep 2025), the baseline trends lower (−37%).

What this means for benchmarking

Relative to the global trend, Fitness & Training Centers in Canada typically operate below average cost-per-lead levels, with a notable—and atypical—October surge against otherwise low Q4 costs. Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Fitness & Training Centers and Canada helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Facebook advertising costs vary based on many factors including industry, target audience, ad placement, and campaign objectives. In the Fitness & Training Centers industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Canada, advertisers should consider local market factors and user behavior. Different campaign objectives lead to varying costs based on how Facebook optimizes for your specific goals. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

Why we use median instead of average

We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations.

Key Factors Affecting Facebook Ad Costs

  • Competition within your selected industry and audience demographics
  • Ad quality and relevance score – higher quality ads can lower costs
  • Campaign objective and bid strategy
  • Timing and seasonality – costs often increase during holiday periods
  • Ad placement (News Feed, Instagram, Audience Network, etc.)

Note: This data represents industry median values and benchmarks. Your actual costs may vary based on specific targeting, ad creative quality, and campaign optimization.

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The data behind the benchmarks

All data is sourced from over $3B in Facebook ad spend, collected across thousands of ad accounts that use Superads daily to analyze and improve their campaigns. Every data point is fully anonymized and aggregated—no individual advertiser is ever exposed.

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Canada Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Feb (3rd Mon)Family Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday (federal)
May (Victoria Day)Victoria Day
Jul 1Canada Day
Sep (1st Mon)Labour Day
Oct (2nd Mon)Thanksgiving
Nov 11Remembrance Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday and Cyber Monday), December (holiday shopping, Boxing Day), Back-to-school (August-September), Mother's Day (May)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM might increase during Canada Day, Labour Day, and Thanksgiving. Black Friday and Cyber Monday see heightened e‑commerce bidding. December holiday period may spike ad costs. Back-to-school and Mother's Day drive retail competition. Provincial holidays might alter weekday inventory availability.

What is considered a good cost per lead on Facebook in 2025?

A good CPL usually ranges from $10 to $50, depending on your industry and target audience. B2C offers tend to be cheaper, while B2B or high-ticket services may see CPLs over $100.

Why is my CPL higher than industry averages?

Your CPL could be high due to weak creative, irrelevant targeting, or an offer that doesn't resonate. Low engagement or poor conversion rates on your landing page can also drive up costs.

Does campaign objective impact CPL?

Yes. Campaigns optimized for conversions or leads tend to generate cheaper and more qualified leads compared to traffic or engagement objectives. Facebook needs clear signals to find the right users.

How can I generate leads at a lower cost without hurting lead quality?

Focus on improving your offer, targeting the right audience, and using high-converting creative. Test native lead forms, but make sure you're still qualifying users properly.

Should I optimize for leads or conversions if my goal is pipeline growth?

If your goal is sales or revenue, optimizing for deeper funnel conversions is better. Optimizing for leads alone can inflate volume but hurt quality.