Quick Verdict · who it fits
Gracie Barra fits owner-operators looking for a mid-scale fitness concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$76K - $234K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$10K
System size (Item 20)
382 +39
Years in business
17+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
1 suit
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Buyer qualifications
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.
How Gracie Barra ranks against 155 Fitness & Wellness peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
7th pct · of 155 peers
Franchise fee
3rd pct · of 155 peers
System size
89th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracie Barra | None | $10K | $76K - $234K | — | 382 |
| Aira FitnessSimilar price | Disclosed | $30K | $49K - $238K | $997 per month | 14 |
| 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.
Gracie Barra requires a $10,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $76,000–$233,500, per the most recent FDD on file.
Gracie Barra franchises are sold by Gracie Barra Franchise Systems Inc., 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.
No. Gracie Barra 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.
Franchisees pay a royalty of $700-$1000/month on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Gracie Barra has 382 total locations, with 39 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
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