Jazzercise Franchise Review 2026: Ratings & Verdict

Product details

Contents

Key facts


The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Jazzercise, Inc. fits owner-operators looking for a mature fitness concept.

✓ Strengths

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

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

Initial investment (Item 7)

$2K - $3K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$1K

Royalty (Item 6)

20% + 2% ad

System size (Item 20)

5,092 +239

Years in business

47+ yrs

Item 3 litigation

2 suits

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.

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 20% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (20%)

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

5,092

Total units open

239

Units opened last year

343

Units closed last year

-104

Net unit growth

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.

4

Risks to review

4

Strengths identified

5

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

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

Initial investment

0th pct · of 151 peers

Franchise fee

1st pct · of 151 peers

System size

98th 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 Jazzercise stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Jazzercise Disclosed $1K $2K - $3K 20% 5,092
Stretch LabSimilar price None $45K $3K 8% 485,486
Planet FitnessBiggest system Disclosed $40K $1.3M - $5.4M 7% 2,432
Next HealthTop-rated in category Disclosed $80K $1.6M - $2.2M 9% 0

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Jazzercise, Inc. franchise cost?

Jazzercise, Inc. requires a $1,250 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $2,170–$2,965, per the most recent FDD on file.

Does Jazzercise, Inc. disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. Jazzercise, Inc. discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.

What ongoing fees does Jazzercise, Inc. charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 20% of gross member enrollment and an advertising fund contribution of up to 2% of gross member enrollment on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Jazzercise, Inc. locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, Jazzercise, Inc. has 5,092 total locations, with 239 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

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