Fitness & Wellness Franchises in Kentucky: $309K–$711K to Open (2026)

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Key facts


Franchises

160

Median Investment

$309K–$711K

Item 19 Disclosed

73%

Median Unit Revenue

$508K

Kentucky buyers can evaluate 160 fitness & wellness franchise systems with FDDs on file, at a median initial investment of $309K–$711K and a typical franchise fee near $50K. Across the 55 brands that disclose unit revenue in Item 19, median annual revenue per location runs $508K — but 73% of the full set disclose Item 19 at all, so earnings claims still have to be verified brand by brand. 17 of them can be started for under $100K. Right-to-work state since 2017 with favorable labor environment.

Kentucky buyer notes for fitness & wellness franchises

Lower-Investment Fitness & Wellness Options in Kentucky

Fitness & Wellness franchise systems with initial investment under $100K.

Other Franchise Categories in Kentucky

Compare fitness & wellness against the other franchise categories available to Kentucky buyers.

Fitness & Wellness Franchise Opportunities in Other States

The same fitness & wellness systems are available to buyers nationwide — see state-specific investment, Item 19, and regulatory context:

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a fitness & wellness franchise cost in Kentucky?

Across the 160 fitness & wellness franchise systems in our database, median initial investment runs $309K–$711K, with a typical upfront franchise fee near $50K. 17 can be started for under $100K. Each FDD's Item 7 provides the exact investment range for that brand.

Which fitness & wellness franchises in Kentucky disclose earnings (Item 19)?

73% of the fitness & wellness franchises in our Kentucky dataset disclose Item 19 financial performance representations. Among the 55 that report unit revenue, the median is $508K per location per year. The remainder rely on Item 1 (business background) and Item 7 (initial investment) without making earnings claims. Brands disclosing Item 19 give you the strongest basis for projecting unit-level revenue.

What Kentucky-specific factors affect fitness & wellness franchise unit economics?

Right-to-work state since 2017 with favorable labor environment. Louisville logistics hub (UPS Worldport) supports B2B and last-mile franchises.

Do I need to verify state registration before buying a fitness & wellness franchise in Kentucky?

Kentucky does not require state-level franchise registration, so no separate state-level verification is needed. The federal FTC Rule still requires the franchisor to provide the FDD at least 14 days before you sign or pay anything.

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