Quick Verdict · who it fits
SWTHZ 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)
$632K - $1.3M
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$45K
Royalty (Item 6)
6–8% + 3% ad
Item 19 median rev
$1.24M franchised units
System size (Item 20)
66 +44
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
4+ yrs
Training (Item 11)
14 days
Item 3 litigation
2 suits
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Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed•2 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.
Where units actually land — not just the headline average.
P25
$764k
Median
$1.24M
P75
$1.93M
▪ n = 66 units · franchised units · calendar year 2024 and 2025 · Source: 2026 FDD Item 19
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 6–8% + ad fund 3% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$1,240,000
$100k$2.3M
Royalty (6–8%)
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Ad fund (3%)
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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.
82
Total units open
45
Units opened last year
0
Units closed last year
45
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How SWTHZ ranks against 155 Fitness & Wellness peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
82nd pct · of 155 peers
Franchise fee
33rd pct · of 155 peers
System size
69th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWTHZ | Disclosed | $45K | $632K - $1.3M | 6–8% | 66 |
| GolfcaveSimilar price | Disclosed | $50K | $524K - $1.3M | 8.5% | 8 |
| 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.
SWTHZ requires a $45,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $631,798–$1,314,102, per the most recent FDD on file.
SWTHZ is franchised by LS Franchisor LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Yes. SWTHZ discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $1,235,948. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 6%-8% of Gross Sales and an advertising fund contribution of 3% of Gross Sales on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, SWTHZ has 66 total locations, with 44 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. SWTHZ's most recent FDD documents approximately 14 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.
Yes. SWTHZ grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, SWTHZ discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $35,000, a transfer fee of $10,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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