Quick Verdict · who it fits
D1 Sports fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale fitness concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$402K - $837K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$63K
Royalty (Item 6)
7% + 2% ad
Item 19 median rev
$508k franchised facilities
System size (Item 20)
155 +28
Years in business
12+ yrs
Company-owned units
2
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
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Buyer qualifications
✓Financing available•No exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation
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.
Where units actually land — not just the headline average.
P25
$377k
Median
$508k
P75
$660k
▪ n = 75 units · franchised facilities · calendar year 2025 · Source: 2026 FDD Item 19
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 7% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$510,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (7%)
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Ad fund (2%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
160
Total units open
31
Units opened last year
16
Units closed last year
31
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How D1 Sports ranks against 155 Fitness & Wellness peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
63rd pct · of 155 peers
Franchise fee
88th pct · of 155 peers
System size
80th pct · of 155 peers
Fitness & Wellness industry averages
Avg investment
$418K - $1.0M
Avg franchise fee
$48K
Avg system size
165
Franchises analyzed
155
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1 Sports | Disclosed | $63K | $402K - $837K | 7% | 155 |
| Fs8Similar price | Disclosed | $60K | $349K - $841K | 7% | 29 |
| 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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Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
D1 Sports requires a $62,500 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $401,776–$837,381, per the most recent FDD on file.
D1 Sports franchises are sold by D1 Sports Franchise, 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.
Yes. D1 Sports discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $507,699. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 7% of Gross Sales and an advertising fund contribution of 2% of monthly Gross Sales or $250/month, whichever is greater on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, D1 Sports has 155 total locations, with 28 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. D1 Sports 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.
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