Exercise Coach USA Franchise Review 2026: Ratings & Verdict

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Key facts


The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Exercise Coach USA fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale fitness concept.

✓ Strengths

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

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

Initial investment (Item 7)

$263K - $477K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$50K

Royalty (Item 6)

6% + 1% ad

Item 19 median rev

$296k all franchised units

System size (Item 20)

211 +6

Agreement term

10 yrs

Years in business

17+ yrs

Company-owned units

4

Item 3 litigation

None disclosed

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Buyer qualifications

•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.

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 6% + ad fund 1% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$300,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (6%)

Ad fund (1%)

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

221

Total units open

6

Units opened last year

5

Units closed last year

1

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 Exercise Coach USA ranks against 155 Fitness & Wellness peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

38th pct · of 155 peers

Franchise fee

45th pct · of 155 peers

System size

85th 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 Exercise Coach USA stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Exercise Coach USA Disclosed $50K $263K - $477K 6% 211
Body20Similar price None $65K $309K - $473K 8% 61
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 Exercise Coach USA franchise cost?

Exercise Coach USA requires a $49,500 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $262,535–$476,669, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns Exercise Coach USA?

Exercise Coach USA franchises are sold by Exercise Coach USA, 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 Exercise Coach USA disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. Exercise Coach USA discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $295,870. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.

What ongoing fees does Exercise Coach USA charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 6% and an advertising fund contribution of 1% of Gross Sales on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Exercise Coach USA locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, Exercise Coach USA has 211 total locations, with 6 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

Does Exercise Coach USA grant exclusive territory?

No. Exercise Coach USA 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, Exercise Coach USA discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.

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