F45 Training Franchise Review 2026: Ratings & Verdict

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Key facts


The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

F45 Training fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mature fitness concept.

✓ Strengths

Key FDD Facts

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

Initial investment (Item 7)

$362K - $858K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$60K

Royalty (Item 6)

7% + 2% ad

Item 19 median rev

$429k all franchised units

System size (Item 20)

708 +3

Years in business

11+ yrs

Company-owned units

2

Model F45 Training's costs in the investment calculator → Prefilled from this filing — startup cost, cash flow and break-even.

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 7% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$430,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (7%)

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

708

Total units open

26

Units opened last year

54

Units closed last year

-45

Net unit growth

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.

5

Risks to review

4

Strengths identified

5

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How F45 Training ranks against 156 Fitness & Wellness peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

59th pct · of 156 peers

Franchise fee

72nd pct · of 156 peers

System size

94th pct · of 156 peers

Fitness & Wellness industry averages

Avg investment

$434K - $1.0M

Avg franchise fee

$48K

Avg system size

158

Franchises analyzed

156

How F45 Training stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
F45 Training Disclosed $60K $362K - $858K 7% 708
The Daily PilatesSimilar price Disclosed $50K $451K - $851K 7% 7
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 F45 Training franchise cost?

F45 Training requires a $60,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $362,300–$857,700, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns F45 Training?

F45 Training is franchised by F45 Training Incorporated, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.

Does F45 Training disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. F45 Training discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $429,222. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.

What ongoing fees does F45 Training charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 7% of Gross Sales and an advertising fund contribution of Up to 2% of Gross Sales, or $200/month, whichever is higher on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many F45 Training locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, F45 Training has 708 total locations, with 3 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

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