FIT4MOM Franchise Review 2025: Ratings & Verdict

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Key facts


The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

FIT4MOM fits owner-operators looking for a mid-scale fitness concept.

✓ Strengths

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

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

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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.

What you'd pay the franchisor

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

Executive Summary

Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.

Key Numbers

211

Total units open

16

Units opened last year

25

Units closed last year

-9

Net unit growth

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2025 filing.

5

Risks to review

4

Strengths identified

5

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How FIT4MOM ranks against 162 Fitness & Wellness peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

0th pct · of 162 peers

Franchise fee

2nd pct · of 162 peers

System size

87th pct · of 162 peers

Fitness & Wellness industry averages

Avg investment

$437K - $1.0M

Avg franchise fee

$48K

Avg system size

150

Franchises analyzed

162

How FIT4MOM stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
FIT4MOM Disclosed $7K $3K - $29K 4–5% 211
Gokhale Method InstituteSimilar price None $4K $8K - $24K — 18
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 FIT4MOM franchise cost?

FIT4MOM 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.

Who owns FIT4MOM?

FIT4MOM is franchised by Stroller Strides, LLC, 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 FIT4MOM disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. FIT4MOM discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.

What ongoing fees does FIT4MOM charge?

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.

How many FIT4MOM locations are there?

As of their 2025 FDD, FIT4MOM has 211 total locations, with 16 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

Does FIT4MOM grant exclusive territory?

Yes. FIT4MOM 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, FIT4MOM discloses an initial agreement term of 3 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.

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