Body20 Franchise Review 2026: Ratings & Verdict

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Key facts


The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Body20 fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale fitness concept.

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)

$309K - $473K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$65K

Royalty (Item 6)

8% + 2% ad

Item 19 median rev

$460k franchised Studios open throughout entire reporting period

System size (Item 20)

61 +9

Agreement term

10 yrs

Years in business

1+ yrs

Training (Item 11)

3 days

Company-owned units

2

Item 3 litigation

5 suits

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Buyer qualifications

✓Financing available•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed•5 Item 3 cases

Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.

Item 19 revenue distribution

Where units actually land — not just the headline average.

P25

$352k

Median

$460k

P75

$587k

▪ n = 36 units · franchised Studios open throughout entire reporting period · calendar year 2024 · Source: 2026 FDD Item 19

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 8% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$460,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (8%)

Ad fund (2%)

Total / year

▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

Executive Summary

Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.

Key Numbers

62

Total units open

24

Units opened last year

8

Units closed last year

16

Net unit growth

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.

5

Risks to review

3

Strengths identified

4

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How Body20 ranks against 155 Fitness & Wellness peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

49th pct · of 155 peers

Franchise fee

89th pct · of 155 peers

System size

68th pct · of 155 peers

Fitness & Wellness industry averages

Avg investment

$418K - $1.0M

Avg franchise fee

$48K

Avg system size

165

Franchises analyzed

155

How Body20 stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Body20 Disclosed $65K $309K - $473K 8% 61
Exercise Coach USASimilar price Disclosed $50K $263K - $477K 6% 211
JazzerciseBiggest system Disclosed $1K $2K - $3K 20% 5,092
Next HealthTop-rated in category Disclosed $80K $1.7M - $2.3M 9% 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Body20 franchise cost?

Body20 requires a $65,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $309,249–$473,369, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns Body20?

Body20 franchises are sold by Body20 Franchisor LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the corporate structure, including any parent companies and predecessors.

Does Body20 disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

No. Body20 does not include a financial performance representation in its FDD. Prospective buyers should rely on validation calls with existing franchisees and benchmark against industry medians.

What ongoing fees does Body20 charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 8% of Gross Sales and an advertising fund contribution of 2% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Body20 locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, Body20 has 61 total locations, with 9 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

Does Body20 offer franchisee training and support?

Yes. Body20's most recent FDD documents approximately 3 days of initial training, typically split between classroom and on-site components. See Item 11 of the FDD for the full training and support schedule.

Does Body20 grant exclusive territory?

No. Body20 does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.

What are the renewal and exit terms?

Per the FDD, Body20 discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.

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