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The real numbers on owning a F45 Training franchise
Fitness Franchise - Group Training Studio · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
CDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
★★★☆☆FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 3/5
Investment
$362,300–$857,700
Total fees
9% of sales
Outlets
708
Closure signals
2 ceased, 54 terminated
Lawsuits
0
Is F45 Training worth it? How it compares to 32 similar franchises
Ongoing fees
9% of sales
about average
Startup cost
from $362,300
pricier than 63% of peers
Disclosure honesty
Grade C
typical for the category
Closure rate
0.3% of outlets
about average
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
Discloses gross sales only for 676 studios operating 12+ months (Mar 2025-Feb 2026). Average $480,832 annual; median $429,222. Omits operating costs, net income, profitability data. No forecast disclaimer.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
44 net franchised closures in 2025; 54 terminations; 13% system decline 2023-2025.
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Franchisor's framing: Discloses gross sales only for 676 studios operating 12+ months (Mar 2025-Feb 2026). Average $4…
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The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $362,300–$857,700, including a $60,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do F45 Training franchise owners make?
Discloses gross sales only for 676 studios operating 12+ months (Mar 2025-Feb 2026). Average $480,832 annual; median $429,222. Omits operating costs, net income, profitability data. No forecast disclaimer. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the F45 Training franchise failure rate?
44 net franchised closures in 2025; 54 terminations; 13% system decline 2023-2025.
Is a F45 Training franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. F45 Training scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 9% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: MN CARDS 35815-202604-09 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with F45 Training or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.