2026 FDD Issued May 8, 2026, amended Sep 1, 2026 Minnesota Commerce (CARDS)
BODY20 Franchise Cost (2026)
BODY20’s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) lists an initial franchise fee of $65,000 (Item 5). Item 7 prints an estimated total investment of $309,249 – $473,369, but the printed total and the listed expense lines do not reconcile, so a cleared cost range is not available. This record was published provisionally before independent verification was complete. Read the printed lines and the unresolved difference.
Read the source-review hold before using these figures.
- Total investment
- $309K – $473KPrinted Item 7 total; does not reconcile
- Franchise fee
- $65KItem 5 source and terms
- Royalty
- 8% of Gross SalesItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
- Brand fund
- 2% of Gross SalesItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
What stands out about BODY20
Openings slowed sharply as terminations rose. Item 20 shows 9 new franchised studios in 2025, well below either earlier year, while terminations became the largest exit category and the franchised count slipped to 61, its first decline in the period. The current franchisor took over the system from its predecessor that April, so the year spans a change of ownership. Item 20 lists former owners, who can say why their agreements ended.
Some monthly charges in Item 6 are flat amounts that do not shrink with sales. A required local marketing spend, which the franchisor can collect and spend itself, sits beside a technology fee that pays for programming of the electromagnetic stimulation suits as well as studio software. They come on top of a royalty of 8% of Gross Sales and a brand fund contribution the franchisor may raise, so a studio with few members carries a heavier cost load relative to its sales.
Item 19 offers no sales or earnings figures, yet the opening plan sets a sales test. Before opening, a studio must pre-sell a minimum number of memberships or a minimum amount of recurring monthly sales, and Item 5 says falling short can lead to termination. Every fitness coach must also pass the franchisor's paid onboarding program before coaching and repeat it on a fixed cycle.
The Item 7 estimate treats the studio equipment as a lease-to-own purchase and counts only the early installments. An owner who pays for that package up front would spend more than the printed range, according to the Item 7 notes.
What are the initial franchise fees and financial requirements for BODY20?
Item 5 lists an initial franchise fee of $65,000 for BODY20. Check the cited Item 5 for payment timing, discounts and format-specific terms.
Item 5 (PDF pages 20-22): the Franchise Fee for a single Studio is $65,000, due at signing. Under a Development Agreement it is $65,000 per Studio for two, $55,000 per Studio for three, and $55,000 for each of the first three plus $45,000 for each later Studio for four or more; the Development Fee ($165,000 to $480,000 for 3 to 10 Studios) is paid at signing and credited against those fees. In 2025 the franchisor and its predecessor collected $45,000 to $65,000. Before opening you also pay a $4,500 Presale Kit plus shipping, a $3,000 to $6,000 Initial Retail Inventory Kit, a $2,500 Initial Training fee, Coach Onboarding fees ($125 per coach plus up to $1,000 for extra instruction) and the $1,060 monthly Technology Fee from three months before opening. You must spend at least $15,000 on opening and presale marketing. An Opening Deadline extension may cost $2,500 per Studio per month. Fees are non-refundable.
Source: BODY20 2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 20.
This record lists no minimum net worth or liquid-capital requirement for BODY20, because no sourced figure has been recorded. Ask the franchisor for its current financial qualifications in writing.
How much does it cost to open a BODY20 franchise? (Item 7)
Source: BODY20 2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 30.
The printed totals or listed expenses below do not reconcile. These are the amounts the FDD prints, not a source-cleared investment range. Read the source note before using any budget figure.
| Expense Category | Low ($) | High ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | $65,000 | $65,000 |
| Initial Training Fee | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Initial FF&E Package (Financed) | $14,222 | $71,118 |
| Presale Kit | $4,500 | $6,000 |
| Initial Retail Inventory Kit | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| Travel and Related Expenses During Initial Training | $1,000 | $6,000 |
| Security Deposits for Utilities | $500 | $3,400 |
| Rent and Security Deposit | $8,000 | $16,000 |
| Net Leasehold Improvements | $148,000 | $179,554 |
| Supplies and Accessories | $500 | $1,500 |
| Technology System | $3,800 | $5,500 |
| Technology-Related Fees | $4,977 | $4,977 |
| Business Licenses | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Professional Fees | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Construction and Real Estate Management Services | $15,500 | $15,500 |
| Insurance Deposit and Initial Premiums | $4,000 | $6,000 |
| Opening Marketing | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Coach Onboarding Fees and Related Costs | $250 | $9,300 |
| Additional Funds, 3 Months | $15,000 | $50,000 |
| Printed Item 7 total (also on the cover) (FDD printed amount, PDF p. 31) | $309,249 | $473,369 |
Other formats
| Format | Total investment |
|---|---|
| Multiple Studios under a Development Agreement (Development Fee plus first Studio) | $409,249 – $888,369 |
For comparison, the median high-end investment among 7 fitness records without a source-review hold is $1,029,811.
Item 7 (PDF pages 30-31) and the cover (PDF page 2) print $309,249 to $473,369 for one Studio. The 19 low estimates add to the printed low total, but the high estimates add to $473,349, $20 less than the printed high total; the record keeps every printed line and the printed total. The estimate assumes leased premises and an Initial FF&E Package financed through a designated vendor, counting only the deposit, fees and first four months of payments (note 4). Buying the package outright would cost $163,197 to $217,538, which the total does not include. A Development Agreement chart (PDF page 35) prints $409,249 to $888,369 including the Development Fee.
What ongoing royalties and fees does BODY20 charge? (Item 6)
Source: BODY20 2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 23.
Item 6 of BODY20’s 2026 FDD lists the charges below. Recurring charges and charges triggered by a transfer, renewal or other event have different conditions. Read each fee’s basis and notes before comparing rates.
How to read an Item 6 fee table.
| Fee Type | Amount / Rate | Payment Frequency | Notes & Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty Fee | 8% of Gross Sales | Every period | 8% of the Studio's Gross Sales, paid on the Payment Due Date (the table says currently due weekly by the 5th of each month). (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
| Brand Fund Fee | 2% of Gross Sales | Every period | Currently 2% of the Studio's Gross Sales; the franchisor may increase it to up to 4%. (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
| Marketing Spending Requirement | $2,500 per month | Every period | $2,500 per month spent on local advertising and promotion; the franchisor may instead require you to pay it the amount and spend it for your Studio. (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
| Technology Fee | $1,060 per month | Every period | Currently $1,060 per month from the presale period three months before opening, covering studio systems, software and programming for the electromagnetic stimulation suits, email and the intranet. Increases are capped at the greater of $2,500 per month, 2% of Gross Sales or 150% of the franchisor's and affiliates' actual costs. (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
| Training Fee for Trainees Attending Subsequent Initial Training Programs | Varies | When it applies | Currently $500 per trainee per day (up to $1,000) for anyone repeating or attending a later Initial Training program; on-site Initial Training at your Studio costs up to $1,000 (currently $500) per trainer per day plus travel. (Item 6, PDF p. 24) |
| Fee for Optional Additional Training Programs | Varies | When it applies | Up to $3,000 per attendee per program. (Item 6, PDF p. 24) |
| Fee for Remedial Training | Varies | When it applies | Currently $500 per trainer per day (up to $1,000) plus travel and living expenses, if you fail to maintain standards. (Item 6, PDF p. 24) |
| In-Person Consulting Services | Varies | When it applies | Currently $500 per employee or agent for each full or partial day (up to $1,000) plus travel and living expenses. (Item 6, PDF p. 25) |
| Coach Onboarding Fee | Varies | When it applies | Currently $125 per fitness coach, plus up to $1,000 for a coach needing additional training, before coaching and every two years after; may rise to $500 per coach plus up to $2,000. (Item 6, PDF p. 25) |
| Registration Fees for Mandatory Meetings and Conferences | Varies | When it applies | Up to $1,000 per person; for each required attendee who misses a mandatory event without written excuse, the registration fee plus $500. (Item 6, PDF p. 25) |
| Music Licensing Fee | Varies | When it applies | The amount providers or music clearing houses charge for music and playlists, plus an administrative fee of up to 5% if the franchisor collects it. (Item 6, PDF p. 26) |
| Payment Processing Fee | Varies | When it applies | If you buy merchant processing services from the franchisor or its affiliates, up to 115% of their actual costs. (Item 6, PDF p. 26) |
| Product, Service, Supplier, and Service Provider Review | Varies | When it applies | The greater of $1,000 or the franchisor's and affiliates' actual review costs, whether or not approved. (Item 6, PDF p. 26) |
| Mystery Shopper Program | Varies | When it applies | Currently no fee; if the franchisor engages a mystery shopping service for you, up to 110% of actual costs. (Item 6, PDF p. 26) |
| Successor Fee | Varies | When it applies | 25% of the then-current franchise fee, when you sign a successor franchise agreement. (Item 6, PDF p. 26) |
| Transfer Fee Under the Franchise Agreement | Varies | When it applies | 25% of the then-current franchise fee for a transfer resulting in a change of control, or $5,000 for any other transfer; half with notice and half at closing. No fee on an owner's death, incapacity or bankruptcy. (Item 6, PDF p. 26) |
| Transfer Fee Under the Development Agreement | Varies | When it applies | $10,000 for each undeveloped Studio, at closing. (Item 6, PDF p. 27) |
| Relocation Fee | $5,000 | When it applies | $5,000 if you relocate the Studio. (Item 6, PDF p. 27) |
| Audit | Varies | When it applies | Up to 120% of the franchisor's and affiliates' costs if an audit or review shows Gross Sales understated by 2% or more. (Item 6, PDF p. 27) |
| Late Fee and Interest | Varies | When it applies | Interest at the lesser of 18% per year or the legal maximum, plus $100 for each week a payment is late; the weekly fee may rise to no more than $250 on 60 days' notice. (Item 6, PDF p. 27) |
| Inspection | Varies | When it applies | Up to 120% of inspection costs, if needed because of repeated or continuing non-compliance. (Item 6, PDF p. 27) |
| Remedial Expenses | Varies | When it applies | Up to 120% of the franchisor's and affiliates' costs of correcting deficiencies you did not correct within a reasonable time, not more than 30 days. (Item 6, PDF p. 27) |
| Non-Compliance Fee | Varies | When it applies | Up to $1,000 per violation per day; may be charged as often as daily while a violation continues. (Item 6, PDF p. 27) |
| Insurance Procurement Fee | Varies | When it applies | Up to 120% of the costs of procuring required insurance you failed to maintain. (Item 6, PDF p. 28) |
| Management Fee | Varies | When it applies | 10% of the Studio's Gross Sales during a management period, plus direct costs, if the franchisor manages the Studio after a default, an owner's death or incapacity, a manager's departure, or at your request. (Item 6, PDF p. 28) |
| Indemnification | Varies | When it applies | The franchisor's and other indemnified parties' liabilities, losses, costs and reasonable defense costs arising from your breach or the operation of your Studio. (Item 6, PDF p. 28) |
| De-Identification Expenses | Varies | When it applies | Up to 120% of the costs of de-identifying your Studio if you fail to after the agreement ends. (Item 6, PDF p. 28) |
| Liquidated Damages | Varies | When it applies | If the agreement is terminated after opening: the average monthly Royalty Fee for the prior 12 months (or the period open, if shorter) multiplied by the lesser of the months remaining in the term or 36. (Item 6, PDF p. 28) |
| Attorneys' Fees and Costs | Varies | When it applies | All expenses, including attorneys' fees, the franchisor and affiliates reasonably incur enforcing the agreements, and defending a franchisee claim on which they substantially prevail. (Item 6, PDF p. 29) |
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BODY20 startup investment and modeled fees over 10 years
A source check placed this record on review hold. Automatic fee estimates are withheld until the outstanding issues are resolved. See the fee amounts and definitions in Item 6 above. Open the calculator with your own assumptions.
Item 20: BODY20 franchised outlet history
Source: BODY20 2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 73.
Item 20 Table 3 reports 61 franchised outlets at the end of 2025. The company-owned table reports a further 2 outlets.
| Year | Franchised at Start | Opened | Reported Exits | At End | Franchise Exit Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15 | 35 | 4 | 46 | — |
| 2024 | 46 | 24 | 7 | 63 | — |
| 2025 | 63 | 9 | 11 | 61 | — |
Calculated outlet totals, net growth and exit rates are withheld because this record has not cleared the current Item 20 source checks. The table retains the outlet counts printed in Item 20. Read the unresolved source issues.
Reported exits include terminations, non-renewals, franchisor reacquisitions and other cessations. A reacquired outlet may continue operating. How we calculate the exit rate. How to read the Item 20 outlet tables.
6 units changed owners in 2025.
The current franchisor acquired the system in April 2025; its predecessor was franchisor for 2023, 2024 and part of 2025 (PDF page 70). Table 3 totals are on PDF page 73; Table 1 (page 70), Table 2 transfers (pages 70-71) and Table 4 (pages 73-74) match. One Texas studio, operated by an affiliate under a management agreement and partly owned by the predecessor's owners, is counted as affiliate-owned, not franchised. A Florida studio terminated in 2025 and later acquired by an affiliate after it closed is listed as a termination in Table 3 and as opened in Table 4.
How much do BODY20 franchise owners make? (Item 19)
Source: BODY20 2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 69.
BODY20’s 2026 FDD has no Item 19 financial performance representation, so it gives no official sales, profit or owner-pay figures. Treat any earnings claim you hear from a salesperson with caution, and ask current owners (their contacts are listed in Item 20).
Item 19 (PDF page 69) states that the franchisor does not make any financial performance representations.
Payback calculator (enter your own assumptions) Check any inputs against this record’s Item 7 startup costs and Item 6 fee rules.
How long is the BODY20 franchise agreement term?
Source: BODY20 2026 FDD, Item 17, PDF p. 60.
The standard BODY20 franchise agreement runs 10 years, with renewal terms of 5 years.
Item 17 (PDF page 60): the term begins on the agreement's effective date and runs 10 years from the date the Studio opens, with two consecutive successor terms of five years each if the conditions are met and the Successor Fee is paid.
How long does it take to open a BODY20 franchise? (Item 11)
Source: BODY20 2026 FDD, Item 11, PDF p. 44.
Item 11 of the 2026 FDD states the time from signing a Franchise Agreement to opening: approximately 11 to 13 months. The agreement requires you to open no later than 13 months after the Franchise Agreement's effective date.
Before opening, the Studio must pre-sell at least 100 members or memberships generating at least $20,000 in recurring monthly Gross Sales; Item 5 says the franchisor may terminate the agreement if you fail to. An Opening Deadline extension may cost $2,500 per month.
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Sources
BODY20 FRANCHISOR LLC Franchise Disclosure Document, issued May 8, 2026, as amended September 1, 2026, as filed with the Minnesota Commerce (CARDS). Read the source FDD PDF. How to get this FDD yourself.
- Item 5: cited PDF p. 20
- Item 6: cited PDF p. 23
- Item 7: cited PDF p. 30
- Item 19: cited PDF p. 69
- Item 20: cited PDF p. 73
- Agreement term (Item 17): cited PDF p. 60
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Document & verification changelog
- November 3, 2026: Initial cost profile published from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (issued May 8, 2026).
- November 2, 2026: Source review hold recorded. Unresolved corrections are listed in this source section.
- November 2, 2026: Provisional publication approved per owner directive: Owner directed on November 2, 2026 that every remaining batch 6 brand go live, including brands whose FDDs print conflicting figures. Each record was rechecked against its FDD on November 3, 2026; the unresolved source conflicts remain disclosed and the record is not marked verified.
- November 2, 2026: Corrected against the May 8, 2026 Minnesota Clean FDD, as amended September 1, 2026: cover, Items 5, 6, 7, 11, 17, 19 and 20. Item 6 now lists all 29 table rows (the draft had 5) and cites PDF page 23; every section citation was moved to its actual PDF page. Added the amendment date, opening time and deadline, renewal terms, Development Agreement total and Item 20 scope notes, and rewrote the analysis. The October 31 Item 6 hold is resolved, but a new hold records the $20 Item 7 line-total difference printed in the FDD.
- September 1, 2026: Amendment date recorded for the source FDD.