The Picklr Franchise Review 2026: Ratings & Verdict

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Key facts


The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

The Picklr fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale fitness concept.

✓ Strengths

Key FDD Facts

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

Initial investment (Item 7)

$1.3M - $2.1M

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$60K

Royalty (Item 6)

7% + 1% ad

Item 19 median rev

$938k franchised units open for at least one full year

System size (Item 20)

56 +35

Agreement term

10 yrs

Years in business

3+ yrs

Training (Item 11)

7 days

Company-owned units

3

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Buyer qualifications

✓Exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed

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 1% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$940,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (7%)

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

24

Total units open

21 franchised units

Units opened last year

2024

4 company-owned units closed

Units closed last year

2024

17 units

Net unit growth

2024

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.

6

Risks to review

3

Strengths identified

4

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How The Picklr ranks against 156 Fitness & Wellness peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

94th pct · of 156 peers

Franchise fee

72nd pct · of 156 peers

System size

66th pct · of 156 peers

Fitness & Wellness industry averages

Avg investment

$434K - $1.0M

Avg franchise fee

$48K

Avg system size

158

Franchises analyzed

156

How The Picklr stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
The Picklr Disclosed $60K $1.3M - $2.1M 7% 56
Shoot 360 NationSimilar price Disclosed $60K $653K - $2.1M 12% 52
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 The Picklr franchise cost?

The Picklr requires a $60,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $1,252,400–$2,077,300, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns The Picklr?

The Picklr is franchised by Picklr Franchise Inc, 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 The Picklr disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. The Picklr discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $938,176. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.

What ongoing fees does The Picklr charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 7% of Gross Sales and an advertising fund contribution of 1% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many The Picklr locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, The Picklr has 56 total locations, with 35 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

Does The Picklr offer franchisee training and support?

Yes. The Picklr's most recent FDD documents approximately 7 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 The Picklr grant exclusive territory?

Yes. The Picklr grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.

What are the renewal and exit terms?

Per the FDD, The Picklr discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.

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