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4Ever vs ACT — which franchise is the better buy?

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4EverACT
Disclosure honestyBB
Investment from$522,650$83,447
Total fees9%9%
Outlets68128
Lawsuits02

4Ever: what their numbers say

Discloses affiliate & franchisee gross revenues 2023-2025, first 24-month performance by 53 new centers, 2025 metrics for 49+ mature locations, P&L data for 14 reporting locations. Cherry-picks successful mature centers; excludes transfers.

ACT: what their numbers say

2025 data: 116 qualifying units, avg gross revenue $609,587, avg gross profit $365,706. Year-over-year revenue growth 4.6%. Quartile breakdowns provided. Cherry-picking: excludes 12 units (11 mid-year opens, 1 limited schedule), excludes terminated/ceased operations.

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