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The real numbers on owning a FS8 Studio franchise
Fitness/Exercise Studio Franchise · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
DDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
★★☆☆☆FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 2/5
Investment
$349,300–$840,700
Total fees
9% of sales
Outlets
30
Closure signals
0 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
0
Is FS8 Studio worth it? How it compares to 52 similar franchises
Ongoing fees
9% of sales
about average
Startup cost
from $349,300
pricier than 61% of peers
Disclosure honesty
Grade D
less honest than most of the category
Closure rate
0.0% of outlets
better than most (median 0.9%)
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
7 of 39 franchised studios (18%) open 12+ months. Annual gross sales range $292k–$1.15M; average $388.5k. No net income/expense data provided. Cherry-picked operational data only.
Honesty grade D: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
Only 18% of system achieved 12+ months; severe early-stage growth phase risk.
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Franchisor's framing: 7 of 39 franchised studios (18%) open 12+ months. Annual gross sales range $292k–$1.15M; averag…
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The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $349,300–$840,700, including a $60,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do FS8 Studio franchise owners make?
7 of 39 franchised studios (18%) open 12+ months. Annual gross sales range $292k–$1.15M; average $388.5k. No net income/expense data provided. Cherry-picked operational data only. We grade this disclosure D for honesty.
What is the FS8 Studio franchise failure rate?
Only 18% of system achieved 12+ months; severe early-stage growth phase risk.
Is a FS8 Studio franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. FS8 Studio scores D 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: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with FS8 Studio or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.