F45 Training Incorporated Franchise Review & Verdict (2026)

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The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

F45 Training Incorporated 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

System size (Item 20)

708 +3

Years in business

11+ yrs

Company-owned units

2

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 Incorporated ranks against 151 Fitness & Wellness peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

58th pct · of 151 peers

Franchise fee

72nd pct · of 151 peers

System size

93rd pct · of 151 peers

Fitness & Wellness industry averages

Avg investment

$420K - $1.0M

Avg franchise fee

$48K

Avg system size

3,380

Franchises analyzed

151

How F45 Training Incorporated stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
F45 Training Incorporated Disclosed $60K $362K - $858K 7% 708
The Daily PilatesSimilar price Disclosed $50K $451K - $851K 7% 7
Stretch LabBiggest system None $45K $3K 8% 485,486
Next HealthTop-rated in category Disclosed $80K $1.6M - $2.2M 9% 0

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a F45 Training Incorporated franchise cost?

F45 Training Incorporated 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.

Does F45 Training Incorporated disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. F45 Training Incorporated 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 Incorporated charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 7% 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 Incorporated locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, F45 Training Incorporated 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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