Discover Strength Franchise Review 2026: Ratings & Verdict

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Key facts


The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Discover Strength fits first-time franchise buyers looking for an emerging fitness concept.

✓ Strengths

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

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

Initial investment (Item 7)

$529K - $870K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$58K

Royalty (Item 6)

6% + 2% ad

Item 19 median rev

$876k franchised units open at least 13 months as of December 31, 2025

System size (Item 20)

25 +11

Years in business

6+ yrs

Company-owned units

8

Item 3 litigation

None disclosed

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Buyer qualifications

•No exclusive territory✓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.

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 6% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$880,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (6%)

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

34

Total units open

12

Units opened last year

0

Units closed last year

12

Net unit growth

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.

4

Risks to review

3

Strengths identified

5

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

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

Initial investment

76th pct · of 155 peers

Franchise fee

68th pct · of 155 peers

System size

51st 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 Discover Strength stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Discover Strength Disclosed $58K $529K - $870K 6% 25
Studio Pilates International USASimilar price Disclosed $50K $503K - $870K 8% 20
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 Discover Strength franchise cost?

Discover Strength requires a $58,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $529,000–$870,000, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns Discover Strength?

Discover Strength franchises are sold by Discover Strength Franchising 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 Discover Strength disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. Discover Strength discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $876,482. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.

What ongoing fees does Discover Strength charge?

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

How many Discover Strength locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, Discover Strength has 25 total locations, with 11 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

Does Discover Strength grant exclusive territory?

No. Discover Strength 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, Discover Strength discloses a renewal fee of $5,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.

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