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The real numbers on owning a Row House franchise

Fitness Studio (Rowing) · FDD 2020 · from public state filings
DDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$276,600–$499,500
Total fees
9% of sales
Outlets
54
Closure signals
0 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
0

What their own earnings claim actually says

Discloses one founder-owned NYC studio's 2019 revenue ($761K) and partial expenses showing $207K residual. Excludes all 54 new franchised units, omits owner compensation, taxes, depreciation, and debt service.

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)

Brand new franchise system; 54 outlets opened in 2019 with zero closures or terminations yet reported.

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Row House franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Row House franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $276,600–$499,500, including a $60,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Row House franchise owners make?
Discloses one founder-owned NYC studio's 2019 revenue ($761K) and partial expenses showing $207K residual. Excludes all 54 new franchised units, omits owner compensation, taxes, depreciation, and debt service. We grade this disclosure D for honesty.
What is the Row House franchise failure rate?
Brand new franchise system; 54 outlets opened in 2019 with zero closures or terminations yet reported.
Is a Row House franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Row House 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: MN CARDS 11878-202005-02 (Clean FDD 2020). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Row House or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.