How much does a Athletes HQ franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $179,450–$345,700, including a $25,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Athletes HQ franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Athletes HQ scores C on disclosure honesty. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Athletes HQ franchise

Sports Training Facility Franchise · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

CDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

Investment

$179,450–$345,700

Total fees

—

Outlets

Closure signals

0 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

What their own earnings claim actually says

Provided gross revenues for 1 affiliate facility ($1.42M, 6 years old) and 2 franchised facilities ($606K, 2 years; $313K, 1 year old). No audit performed. Results vary.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

Zero terminations, closures, transfers in 3-year period; minimal franchisee base.

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The franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. We do — reconstructed from their own FDD.

Franchisor's framing: Provided gross revenues for 1 affiliate facility ($1.42M, 6 years old) and 2 franchised facilit…

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Athletes HQ franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Athletes HQ franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $179,450–$345,700, including a $25,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Athletes HQ franchise owners make?: Provided gross revenues for 1 affiliate facility ($1.42M, 6 years old) and 2 franchised facilities ($606K, 2 years; $313K, 1 year old). No audit performed. Results vary. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Athletes HQ franchise failure rate?: Zero terminations, closures, transfers in 3-year period; minimal franchisee base.
Is a Athletes HQ franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Athletes HQ scores C on disclosure honesty. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 36187-202604-07 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Athletes HQ or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.