How much does a Body Alive franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $500,200–$715,800, including a $35,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Body Alive franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Body Alive scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 10% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Body Alive franchise

Fitness Studio Franchise · FDD 2025 · from public state filings

CDisclosure honesty

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

★★★☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 3/5

Investment

$500,200–$715,800

Total fees

10% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

0 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Body Alive worth it? How it compares to 39 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	10% of sales	steeper than 74% of fitness & gyms franchises
Startup cost	from $500,200	pricier than 74% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade C	typical for the category
Closure rate	0.0% of outlets	better than most (median 0.3%)
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

Benchmarked against every fitness & gyms franchise we've graded from public FDDs — the context the franchisor's pitch never gives you.

What their own earnings claim actually says

Seven affiliate-owned locations' 2022-2025 gross profit/loss data. Adjusted figures account for 10% royalty fee. Affiliate locations do not pay marketing fees franchisees will pay.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

No franchised outlets yet operating; all data from company-affiliated locations only.

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Franchisor's framing: Seven affiliate-owned locations' 2022-2025 gross profit/loss data. Adjusted figures account for…

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Body Alive franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Body Alive franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $500,200–$715,800, including a $35,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Body Alive franchise owners make?: Seven affiliate-owned locations' 2022-2025 gross profit/loss data. Adjusted figures account for 10% royalty fee. Affiliate locations do not pay marketing fees franchisees will pay. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Body Alive franchise failure rate?: No franchised outlets yet operating; all data from company-affiliated locations only.
Is a Body Alive franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Body Alive scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 10% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Body Alive or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.