How much does a Hot Ground Gym franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $163,000–$317,000, including a $40,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Hot Ground Gym franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Hot Ground Gym scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Hot Ground Gym franchise

Fitness/Obstacle Course Training · FDD 2025 · from public state filings

DDisclosure honesty

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

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

Investment

$163,000–$317,000

Total fees

8% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

0 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Hot Ground Gym worth it? How it compares to 57 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	8% of sales	lower than most (median 9%)
Startup cost	from $163,000	cheaper than most (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	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

2 affiliate-owned locations show $422k-$436k (2023) and $422k-$423k (2024) gross revenues. 1 franchised location (3 months) earned $29.8k. Does not reflect operating costs; past performance 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 1 franchised outlet opened; minimal franchise system history; heavily affiliate-dependent data.

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Hot Ground Gym franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Hot Ground Gym franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $163,000–$317,000, including a $40,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Hot Ground Gym franchise owners make?: 2 affiliate-owned locations show $422k-$436k (2023) and $422k-$423k (2024) gross revenues. 1 franchised location (3 months) earned $29.8k. Does not reflect operating costs; past performance only. We grade this disclosure D for honesty.
What is the Hot Ground Gym franchise failure rate?: Only 1 franchised outlet opened; minimal franchise system history; heavily affiliate-dependent data.
Is a Hot Ground Gym franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Hot Ground Gym scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% 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 Hot Ground Gym or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.