How much does a Gradum Gswing franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $330,000–$680,000, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Gradum Gswing franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Gradum Gswing scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 10% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 1 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Gradum Gswing franchise

Sports Training / Baseball Swing Training · FDD 2024 · from public state filings

DDisclosure honesty

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

★★☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 2/5

Investment

$330,000–$680,000

Total fees

10% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

0 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Gradum Gswing worth it? How it compares to 52 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	10% of sales	steeper than 74% of fitness & gyms franchises
Startup cost	from $330,000	about average (median $288,890)
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	1	more litigious than 64% of peers

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What their own earnings claim actually says

2023-2024 single affiliate-operated location data. Q1 2023: $14.8K monthly sales, 13% EBITDA margin after fees. Q3 2024: $41.5K monthly, 29% margin. One location only; results not audited.

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 5 franchised outlets (2023); 2 reacquired by franchisor; no terminations/transfers yet.

Legal history (Item 3)

1 matters disclosed.

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Gradum Gswing franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Gradum Gswing franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $330,000–$680,000, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Gradum Gswing franchise owners make?: 2023-2024 single affiliate-operated location data. Q1 2023: $14.8K monthly sales, 13% EBITDA margin after fees. Q3 2024: $41.5K monthly, 29% margin. One location only; results not audited. We grade this disclosure D for honesty.
What is the Gradum Gswing franchise failure rate?: Only 5 franchised outlets (2023); 2 reacquired by franchisor; no terminations/transfers yet.
Is a Gradum Gswing franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Gradum Gswing scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 10% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 1 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2024). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Gradum Gswing or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.