How much does a Fit franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $65,950–$127,990, including a $25,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Fit franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Fit scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 6.5% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Fit franchise

Fitness Machine Technicians (FMT) - Service/Maintenance Franchise · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

BDisclosure honesty

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

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Investment

$65,950–$127,990

Total fees

6.5% of sales

Outlets

141

Closure signals

4 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Fit worth it? How it compares to 32 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	6.5% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $65,950	cheaper than most (median $276,600)
Disclosure honesty	Grade B	more honest than 82% of fitness & gyms franchises
Closure rate	2.8% of outlets	worse than 66% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Item 19 provides 2025 gross revenue data for 41 franchisees operating 129 outlets continuously in 2024-2025. Average gross revenue $489,562. Affiliate Powersmith (2024-2025) and franchisee revenue breakdowns by quartile included.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

2025: 4 ceased operations, 0 terminations. 2024: 2 ceased; 2023: 0 ceased. Low failure rate.

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Fit franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Fit franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $65,950–$127,990, including a $25,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Fit franchise owners make?: Item 19 provides 2025 gross revenue data for 41 franchisees operating 129 outlets continuously in 2024-2025. Average gross revenue $489,562. Affiliate Powersmith (2024-2025) and franchisee revenue breakdowns by quartile included. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the Fit franchise failure rate?: 2025: 4 ceased operations, 0 terminations. 2024: 2 ceased; 2023: 0 ceased. Low failure rate.
Is a Fit franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Fit scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 6.5% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 36613-202605-03 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Fit or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.