Redline Athletics Franchise Review 2025: Ratings & Verdict

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Key facts


The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Redline Athletics fits first-time franchise buyers looking for an emerging child services concept.

✓ Strengths

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

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

Initial investment (Item 7)

$99K - $221K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$50K

Royalty (Item 6)

3% + 1–2% ad

System size (Item 20)

34 +2

Agreement term

10 yrs

Years in business

1+ yrs

Training (Item 11)

13 days

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Buyer qualifications

•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required

Data extracted from the 2025 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 3% + ad fund 1–2% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (3%)

Ad fund (1–2%)

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

2

Units opened last year

3

Units closed last year

-1

Net unit growth

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2025 filing.

5

Risks to review

3

Strengths identified

4

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How Redline Athletics ranks against 138 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

40th pct · of 138 peers

Franchise fee

51st pct · of 138 peers

System size

51st pct · of 138 peers

Child Services & Education industry averages

Avg investment

$372K - $1.0M

Avg franchise fee

$46K

Avg system size

95

Franchises analyzed

138

How Redline Athletics stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Redline Athletics None $50K $99K - $221K 3% 34
LearningrxSimilar price Disclosed $30K $80K - $220K 8% 42
Kumon North AmericaBiggest system Disclosed $2K $102K - $234K 1,705
Uatp ManagementTop-rated in category Disclosed $100K $2.9M - $5.4M 7% 202

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Redline Athletics franchise cost?

Redline Athletics requires a $49,500 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $98,725–$221,175, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns Redline Athletics?

Redline Athletics is franchised by Phoenix Franchising Group, 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.

Does Redline Athletics disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

No. Redline Athletics 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 Redline Athletics charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 3% and an advertising fund contribution of 1.0% to 2.0% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Redline Athletics locations are there?

As of their 2025 FDD, Redline Athletics has 34 total locations, with 2 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

Does Redline Athletics offer franchisee training and support?

Yes. Redline Athletics' most recent FDD documents approximately 13 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 Redline Athletics grant exclusive territory?

No. Redline Athletics 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, Redline Athletics discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $2,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.

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