2026 FDD Issued Apr 1, 2026 Minnesota Commerce (CARDS)
F45 Training Franchise Cost (2026)
A F45 Training franchise costs an estimated $362,300 – $857,700 to open, according to Item 7 of the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). That total includes the $60,000 initial franchise fee (Item 5) and covers this format: Standard Studio (1,650 to 2,400 sq ft). Item 6 lists royalty fee: Varies, subject to the conditions below. This record has unresolved source-review issues and was published provisionally before independent verification was complete.
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- Total investment
- $362K – $858KItem 7 source and qualifications
- Franchise fee
- $60KItem 5 source and terms
- Royalty
- VariesItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
- Brand fund
- VariesItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
What stands out about F45 Training
The studio build-out is the largest source of variation in Item 7. Leasehold improvements span a wide range, while the equipment pack, grand-opening promotion and initial royalty minimum are separately listed. Optional recovery amenities are included in the printed startup estimate, so owners comparing a studio without them should inspect that line directly in the FDD.
Item 6 sets a royalty floor in addition to the percentage of Gross Sales and a smaller floor for the Brand Fund. Local marketing, software, quarterly merchandise, annual monitor purchases and conference tickets add other recurring costs. Co-op payments may offset required local marketing. The stated fees therefore cannot be reduced to the royalty and Brand Fund percentages alone.
Item 19 reports $480,832 in average annual Gross Sales across the broad sample of franchised studios open for at least a full year. It also reports thirds of that sample, which show variation around the system figure. The disclosure excludes newer studios and does not deduct payroll, rent or other operating expenses.
Item 20 reports a decline in franchised studio counts, but the latest year's movement totals do not reconcile to either printed end count. Terminations, non-renewals and other cessations appear as separate entries, while transfers change owners rather than adding outlets. The inconsistent totals must be clarified before the latest count is treated as verified.
What are the initial franchise fees and financial requirements for F45 Training?
Item 5 lists an initial franchise fee of $60,000 for F45 Training. Check the cited Item 5 for payment timing, discounts and format-specific terms.
Item 5 (PDF pages 19-21) discloses an establishment fee of $60,000 due upon signing. Qualified U.S. military veterans may receive a discount of up to 25%. A document preparation fee of up to $2,500 also applies. Multi-unit commitments require $60,000 for each additional studio.
Source: F45 Training 2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 19.
This record lists no minimum net worth or liquid-capital requirement for F45 Training, 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 F45 Training franchise? (Item 7)
Source: F45 Training 2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 29.
Item 7 of F45 Training’s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document estimates the total cost to open one standard studio (1,650 to 2,400 sq ft) at $362,300 – $857,700. This total includes the initial franchise fee.
| Expense Category | Low ($) | High ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Establishment Fee | $60,000 | $60,000 |
| Document Preparation Fee | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Equipment Pack | $115,000 | $115,000 |
| Equipment Pack Shipping, Taxes, and Duties | $0 | $20,000 |
| Induction Seminar | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Head Trainer Induction | $600 | $600 |
| Travel and Living Expenses during Training | $4,500 | $9,000 |
| Real Property | $5,000 | $25,000 |
| Architectural Floor Plan Design, Engineering, and Construction/Permit Documents | $10,000 | $20,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $1,000 | $350,000 |
| Utility Deposits | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Exterior and Interior Signage | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures, Other Equipment | $4,000 | $10,000 |
| Office Equipment and Supplies | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Computer System | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Business Licenses and Permits | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Professional Services | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Insurance | $1,000 | $4,000 |
| Grand Opening | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Promotional Merchandise | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| AED | $1,500 | $2,100 |
| Optional Recovery Amenities | $40,000 | $67,000 |
| F45 Body Fat Scanner | $8,500 | $8,500 |
| Music Licenses | $1,700 | $2,000 |
| Minimum Monthly Royalty (initial 3-month period) | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| Additional Funds (initial 3-month period) | $60,000 | $100,000 |
| Total | $362,300 | $857,700 |
For comparison, the median high-end investment among 7 fitness records without a source-review hold is $1,029,811.
Item 7, PDF pp. 29-33, prints $362,300-$857,700 for a standard studio, and the listed rows add to those totals. Leasehold improvements account for much of the range. Optional recovery amenities are included in the printed estimate; the $7,500 minimum royalty line covers the first three months.
What ongoing royalties and fees does F45 Training charge? (Item 6)
Source: F45 Training 2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 22.
Item 6 of F45 Training’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 | Varies | Every period | Greater of 7% of Gross Sales or $2,500 monthly. The minimum is paid in advance, with any additional percentage-based amount due after the month. (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Brand Fund | Varies | Every period | Up to 2% of Gross Sales or $200 monthly, whichever is higher; monthly payment. (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Marketing Fee | $2,500 per month | Every period | Paid for local advertising, or spent directly on approved local advertising if the franchisor ends direct collection. (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Local Cooperative Advertising (Co-op) | Varies | When it applies | Set by the co-op; currently none. Qualifying contributions credit the required Marketing Fee or direct local spend. (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Promotional Programs | Varies | When it applies | Cost of required special programs, capped at the monthly royalty, if sales fall below the FDD threshold after the first twelve months. (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
| Non-Compliance Fee | Varies | When it applies | Up to $2,000 per uncured violation, in addition to possible on-site evaluation charge. (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
| Technology Service Fee | $500 per month | Every period | Currently $500 monthly; increases are limited to actual cost increases plus up to 5% overhead and administration. (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
| Head Trainer Induction | $600 | When it applies | Pay when a new Head Trainer attends induction, plus the trainer's travel and attendance expenses. (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
| Nutritional Supplements for Resale and Promotional Merchandise | Varies | When it applies | $3,000 or then-current cost for required promotional merchandise or future supplements for resale. (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
| Merchandise for Resale | $1,500 per quarter | Every period | Currently at least $1,500 every three months, excluding shipping, taxes and duties. (Item 6, PDF p. 24) |
| LionHeart Bands | Varies | Every period | Currently $54 per monitor, up to $100, plus shipping; at least 100 monitors annually starting after the first twelve months. (Item 6, PDF p. 24) |
| Interest | 18% of Overdue amount | When it applies | 18% annually or the maximum lawful rate, if lower. (Item 6, PDF p. 24) |
| Additional Training | Varies | When it applies | Currently $250 per person per day, up to $500, plus attendees' expenses; no ongoing program is currently established. (Item 6, PDF p. 24) |
| On-site Remedial Training | Varies | When it applies | Current per diem $250, up to $500, plus costs if requested or required. (Item 6, PDF p. 24) |
| On-site Evaluation Fee | Varies | When it applies | Currently $160 per non-compliant evaluation, up to $320, plus current $250 per diem. (Item 6, PDF p. 24) |
| Secret Shopper Fee | Varies | When it applies | Currently $250 per studio yearly if a future program is implemented; increases capped at an aggregate $50 per studio per year. (Item 6, PDF p. 25) |
| Transfer Fee | Varies | When it applies | 25% of the then-current establishment fee plus reasonable transfer, training, legal and accounting costs; specified related-party transfers are exempt. (Item 6, PDF p. 25) |
| Securities Offering Fee | Varies | When it applies | $3,000 plus actual expenses when the owner proposes a securities offering. (Item 6, PDF p. 25) |
| Renewal Fee | Varies | When it applies | Greater of $5,000 or 10% of the then-current establishment fee. (Item 6, PDF p. 25) |
| Annual Conference | Varies | Every period | Item 6 charges $600 per conference ticket and requires purchase of at least two tickets unless approved otherwise; travel and attendance expenses are additional. The source does not print a single annual fee amount. (Item 6, PDF p. 25) |
| Non-Attendance Fee | Varies | When it applies | Currently $100-$300 per required person who misses training, conference or meeting. (Item 6, PDF p. 25) |
| DJ Fee | Varies | When it applies | Actual DJ cost, currently $25-$400 per session, if a Saturday DJ is required and supplied by the franchisor. (Item 6, PDF p. 26) |
| Inspection and Testing | Varies | When it applies | Inspection and testing costs for a proposed supplier, if applicable. (Item 6, PDF p. 26) |
| Indemnification | Varies | When it applies | Actual loss arising from specified owner actions. (Item 6, PDF p. 26) |
| Audit Fee | Varies | When it applies | Audit costs if amounts owed were understated by at least 3%. (Item 6, PDF p. 26) |
| Insurance Fee | Varies | When it applies | Reimbursement of premium and actual expenses if the franchisor buys required coverage after owner failure. (Item 6, PDF p. 26) |
| Enforcement Costs | Varies | When it applies | Actual enforcement costs, including attorneys fees, for franchise-agreement noncompliance. (Item 6, PDF p. 26) |
| Third-Party Inspection Costs | Varies | When it applies | Up to $250 per studio if it fails a third-party inspection. (Item 6, PDF p. 26) |
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F45 Training 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. The royalty and brand fund have dollar minimums, annual conference tickets and merchandise are required, and local co-op contributions can credit required marketing. One flat sales percentage cannot model the complete recurring fee schedule. See the fee amounts and definitions in Item 6 above. Open the calculator with your own assumptions.
Item 20: F45 Training franchised outlet history
Source: F45 Training 2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 76.
Item 20 Table 3 reports 706 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 | 728 | 136 | 75 | 789 | — |
| 2024 | 789 | 34 | 72 | 751 | — |
| 2025 | 751 | 26 | 69 | 706 | — |
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.
68 units changed owners in 2025.
Item 20 Table 3, PDF p. 76, prints 2025 start 751, openings 26, terminations 54, non-renewals 13, other cessations 2 and end 706. Those movements produce 708, while Table 1 PDF p. 68 prints 707. The three figures conflict and are preserved as printed pending authoritative clarification.
How much do F45 Training franchise owners make? (Item 19)
Source: F45 Training 2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 65.
Item 19 of the 2026 FDD reports average Annual Gross Sales (All 676 Studios) of $480,832 (March 2025 to February 2026, 676 franchised Studios open at least 12 months as of February 28, 2026). F45 Training’s Item 19 reports sales but no profit, costs or owner pay. Rent, payroll, supplies, loan payments and Item 6 fees come out of sales before an owner is paid, so these figures cannot show what an owner earns.
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How long is the F45 Training franchise agreement term?
Source: F45 Training 2026 FDD, Item 17, PDF p. 59.
The standard F45 Training franchise agreement runs 10 years, with renewal terms of 10 years.
Initial term is 10 years from studio opening date, with options for two additional consecutive 10-year renewal terms upon meeting renewal criteria and paying renewal fee.
How long does it take to open a F45 Training franchise? (Item 11)
Source: F45 Training 2026 FDD, Item 11, PDF p. 42.
Item 11 of the 2026 FDD states the time from signing the Franchise Agreement to opening: approximately 12 months. The agreement requires you to open The Studio must open within 12 months unless the franchisor gives a written extension..
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Frequently Asked Questions about F45 Training
This record has unresolved source-review issues and was published provisionally. Read the specific issues before using these answers.
- How much does it cost to open an F45 Training studio?
- Item 7 of the 2026 FDD lists an initial investment of $362,300 – $857,700 for the main format shown on this page. Item 5 lists the initial franchise fee as $60,000.
- What ongoing royalty and tech fees does F45 Training charge?
- Item 6 of the 2026 FDD lists a royalty equal to the greater of 7% of Gross Sales or $2,500 per month and a Brand Fund charge up to 2% of Gross Sales or $200 per month, whichever is greater. It also lists a current $500 monthly Technology Service Fee and other required costs.
- What annual sales does F45 Training disclose?
- Item 19 of the 2026 FDD reports $480,832 in average annual Gross Sales for 676 franchised studios open at least twelve months through February 2026. The reported median is $429,222. Neither figure is owner profit.
- How long is the F45 franchise agreement term?
- Item 17 of the 2026 FDD provides an initial term of ten years from the studio opening date and two additional consecutive ten-year renewal terms, subject to the stated renewal conditions and fee.
Sources
F45 Training Incorporated Franchise Disclosure Document, issued April 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. 19
- Item 6: cited PDF p. 22
- Item 7: cited PDF p. 29
- Item 19: cited PDF p. 65
- Item 20: cited PDF p. 76
- Agreement term (Item 17): cited PDF p. 59
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Document & verification changelog
- November 3, 2026: Provisional publication approved per owner directive: Owner authorized provisional publication on November 3, 2026. The FDD's Item 20 totals conflict with its movements and Table 1; the sourceReview hold remains and this record is not independently verified.
- November 3, 2026: Initial cost profile published from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (issued April 1, 2026).
- October 22, 2026: Source review hold recorded. Unresolved corrections are listed in this source section.