Quick Verdict · who it fits
Stroller Strides, LLC fits owner-operators looking for a mid-scale fitness concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$3K - $29K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$7K
Royalty (Item 6)
4–5% + 3% ad
System size (Item 20)
211 +16
Agreement term
3 yrs
Years in business
24+ yrs
Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed
Data extracted from the 2025 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.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 4–5% + ad fund 3% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (4–5%)
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Ad fund (3%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
211
Total units open
16
Units opened last year
25
Units closed last year
-9
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2025 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Stroller Strides ranks against 151 Fitness & Wellness peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
0th pct · of 151 peers
Franchise fee
3rd pct · of 151 peers
System size
85th 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
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroller Strides | Disclosed | $7K | $3K - $29K | 4–5% | 211 |
| Gokhale Method InstituteSimilar price | None | $4K | $8K - $24K | — | 18 |
| Stretch LabBiggest system | None | $45K | $3K | 8% | 485,486 |
| Next HealthTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $80K | $1.6M - $2.2M | 9% | 0 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Stroller Strides, LLC requires a $7,495 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $2,745–$28,685, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. Stroller Strides, LLC discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 4.0% to 5.0% and an advertising fund contribution of 3% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2025 FDD, Stroller Strides, LLC has 211 total locations, with 16 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Stroller Strides, LLC 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.
Per the FDD, Stroller Strides, LLC discloses an initial agreement term of 3 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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