2026 FDD Issued Mar 1, 2026, amended Jun 9, 2026 Minnesota Commerce (CARDS) Checked Nov 3, 2026
Jazzercise Franchise Cost (2026)
A Jazzercise franchise costs an estimated $4,730 – $64,105 to open, according to Item 7 of the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). That total includes the $1,250 initial franchise fee (Item 5) and covers this format: Class owner or business owner instructor. Item 6 lists continuing fee/royalties: 20% of gross member enrollment fees, subject to the conditions below.
- Total investment
- $4,730 – $64.1KItem 7 source and qualifications
- Franchise fee
- $1,250Item 5 source and terms
- Continuing Fee/Royalties
- 20% of gross member enrollment feesItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
- Brand fund
- See Item 6Item 6 conditions and fee bases apply
- Units (2025)
- 5,092Item 20 source and scope
- Franchise exit rate
- 8.2% / yrCalculated 3-year average; definition and source
What stands out about Jazzercise
The franchise described in this FDD is centered on instructors, who may teach without operating a retail studio. Item 7 separates associate instructors from class or business owners, and the two opening cost ranges differ sharply because the owner format includes equipment, marketing, and potential space deposits. The main estimate on this page describes the owner format. A reader considering an associate role should use the separate lower range rather than treating both formats as one operating model.
Royalties are based on gross member enrollment, with a lower percentage for named programs and minimum monthly payments for owners. Music performance royalties add charges that depend on membership size. Item 6 says an advertising contribution could begin if a fund is established, but no fund existed when this FDD was issued. These conditions prevent a single sales estimate from capturing the actual ongoing charge for a particular instructor.
Item 19 gives no financial performance figures. Item 20 records instructors rather than storefronts and shows franchised counts falling despite new openings. Its ceased operations column includes resignations but excludes moves between states, a distinction that matters when reading the decline. Item 17 also distinguishes renewal rights: the class owner and associate agreements offer conditional renewal, while the business owner agreement does not.
What are the initial franchise fees and financial requirements for Jazzercise?
Item 5 lists an initial franchise fee of $1,250 for Jazzercise. Check the cited Item 5 for payment timing, discounts and format-specific terms.
The usual initial franchise fee is $1,250 for each instructor format. It is $625 for an employee of Jazzercise with at least 90 days of service who becomes a class owner. A gift program can waive the fee for an eligible new franchisee. Reinstatement within 12 months carries a $625 returning fee. Item 5 discusses limited refund conditions.
Source: Jazzercise 2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 14.
This record lists no minimum net worth or liquid-capital requirement for Jazzercise, 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 Jazzercise franchise? (Item 7)
Source: Jazzercise 2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 22.
Item 7 of Jazzercise’s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document estimates the total cost to open one class owner or business owner instructor at $4,730 – $64,105. This total includes the initial franchise fee.
| Expense Category | Low ($) | High ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| Insurance | $245 | $500 |
| Equipment | $1,710 | $9,600 |
| Music | $25 | $35 |
| Marketing and Advertising | $800 | $13,400 |
| Security Deposits | $300 | $20,000 |
| Miscellaneous Opening Costs | $150 | $250 |
| Additional Funds - 3 Months | $250 | $19,070 |
| Total | $4,730 | $64,105 |
Other formats
| Format | Total investment |
|---|---|
| Associate instructor | $2,170 – $2,965 |
For comparison, the median high-end investment among 7 fitness records without a source-review hold is $1,029,811.
The main table is on PDF page 22. The separate associate-instructor table appears on PDF pages 19-20. Jazzercise franchisees are instructors and do not necessarily operate retail outlets.
What ongoing royalties and fees does Jazzercise charge? (Item 6)
Source: Jazzercise 2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 15.
Item 6 of Jazzercise’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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continuing Fee/Royalties | 20% of gross member enrollment fees | Every period | The rate is 10% for children's programs, special events, Elevate, and personal touch programs. Class owner minimum is currently $250 per month and may rise to $1,000; business owner minimum is currently $500 per month and may rise to $1,500. (Item 6, PDF p. 15) |
| Associate Fee | $160 per year | When it applies | Applies to associate instructors, not the main class or business owner format. The annual lump sum is currently $160, or $16 monthly totaling $192; may rise to $500. (Item 6, PDF p. 15) |
| Performance Royalties | Varies | When it applies | Music licensing charges generally paid in January. Item 6 gives separate ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, and GMR amounts based on weekly membership; associate instructors do not pay them. (Item 6, PDF p. 15) |
| Returning Franchisee Fee | $625 | When it applies | (Item 6, PDF p. 15) |
| Member Reimbursement Fee | Varies | When it applies | Jazzercise's costs of reimbursing members for classes not provided when the franchisee does not reimburse them. (Item 6, PDF p. 15) |
| Indemnification | Varies | When it applies | Jazzercise's covered losses and costs. (Item 6, PDF p. 15) |
| Late Fee; Administrative Handling Fee | Varies | When it applies | $100 late fee, or $20 for certain monthly fees; $50 for a late report. (Item 6, PDF p. 15) |
| Attorney's Fees | Varies | When it applies | Reasonable attorney's fees and costs in the circumstances stated in Item 6. (Item 6, PDF p. 15) |
| Advertising Contribution | Varies | When it applies | No advertising fund existed at issuance. If established, up to 2% of gross member enrollment fees, with a minimum of $50 per month. (Item 6, PDF p. 16) |
| Insurance Payment | $245 – $500 per year | When it applies | Applies if coverage is obtained through Jazzercise; franchisees can obtain insurance elsewhere. Monthly payment through Jazzercise is currently $23, or $276 annually. (Item 6, PDF p. 16) |
| Technology Fee | $45 per month | Every period | Current fee at FDD issuance; may rise to $500 per month. (Item 6, PDF p. 16) |
| Renewal/Status Change Fee | Varies | When it applies | Not yet established; when charged, $50 to $100 per request. Business owners have no renewal right under Item 17. (Item 6, PDF p. 16) |
| Audit Fee | Varies | When it applies | Audit cost and expenses if underreporting meets the Item 6 threshold. (Item 6, PDF p. 16) |
| Transfer Fee | $100 | When it applies | (Item 6, PDF p. 16) |
| Local Livestream Fee | Varies | When it applies | Not established at issuance; up to $50 per month if a franchisee chooses approved livestreaming. (Item 6, PDF p. 16) |
| Non-Compliance Fee | Varies | When it applies | Up to $500 per violation. (Item 6, PDF p. 16) |
| ASCAP Performance Royalty | $75 – $140 per year | When it applies | $75 for up to 74 members; $140 for 75 or more members, generally paid in January. Does not apply to associates. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| BMI Performance Royalty | $115 – $175 per year | When it applies | $115 for up to 74 members; $175 for 75 or more members, generally paid in January. Does not apply to associates. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| SESAC Performance Royalty | $30 – $57 per year | When it applies | $30 for up to 74 members; $57 for 75 or more members, generally paid in January. Does not apply to associates. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| GMR Performance Royalty | $29 – $57 per year | When it applies | $29 for up to 74 members; $57 for 75 or more members, generally paid in January. Does not apply to associates. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Performance Royalty Administrative Fee | $10 per year | When it applies | Additional charge for music licensing. Approved livestreaming has separate ASCAP, SESAC, GMR, and administrative charges stated in Item 6. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
Explore annual fees and payback assumptions
This fee schedule cannot be reduced to the calculator’s simple sales-based formula. Enter your own assumptions and check them against the Item 6 terms.
Jazzercise startup investment and modeled fees over 10 years
Jazzercise charges a percentage of gross member enrollment with lower rates for named programs and different monthly minimums for class owners and business owners. The FDD does not provide an Item 19 revenue figure, and the associate instructor format is different. No revenue-based annual fee or payback estimate is supported. See the fee amounts and definitions in Item 6 above. Open the calculator with your own assumptions.
Item 20: Jazzercise franchised outlet history
Source: Jazzercise 2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 61.
Item 20 Table 3 reports 5,092 franchised outlets at the end of 2025. The company-owned table reports a further 0 outlets. Our calculated average annual franchised exit rate is 8.2% across the 3 reported years, using the definition below.
| Year | Franchised at Start | Opened | Reported Exits | At End | Franchise Exit Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,533 | 255 | 535 | 5,253 | 9.7% |
| 2024 | 5,253 | 385 | 387 | 5,251 | 7.4% |
| 2025 | 5,251 | 239 | 398 | 5,092 | 7.6% |
Franchised units went from 5,533 to 5,092 over 3 years (-441).
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. Compare Jazzercise’s exit rate with other brands.
Item 20 counts instructor franchisees, who do not necessarily operate retail outlets. Table 3 totals are on PDF page 61, transfers on page 57, and company-owned totals on page 62. The FDD says ceased operations for other reasons include resignations but exclude moves between states.
How much do Jazzercise franchise owners make? (Item 19)
Source: Jazzercise 2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 56.
Jazzercise’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 says Jazzercise makes no representation about franchisee financial performance or past results of its franchised or company-owned businesses.
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 Jazzercise franchise agreement term?
Source: Jazzercise 2026 FDD, Item 17, PDF p. 47.
The standard Jazzercise franchise agreement runs 5 years, with renewal terms of 5 years.
Item 17 says class owners and associates may renew if conditions are met. Business owners have no renewal right.
How long does it take to open a Jazzercise franchise? (Item 11)
Source: Jazzercise 2026 FDD, Item 11, PDF p. 33.
Item 11 of the 2026 FDD states the time from the earlier of signing the Franchise Agreement or first payment to opening: six weeks to six months.
This is the typical interval before opening a location for classes.
Franchises with a similar investment range
These published records are selected by proximity to Jazzercise’s $4,730 low-end Item 7 investment, starting with Fitness. Formats, fees and source qualifications differ; the figures are not interchangeable budgets:
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- Pure Barre $455K – $736K Source review pending Provisional publication Fitness
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Sources
Jazzercise, Inc. Franchise Disclosure Document, issued March 1, 2026, as amended June 9, 2026, as filed with the Minnesota Commerce (CARDS). Read the source FDD PDF. How to get this FDD yourself.
- Item 5: cited PDF p. 14
- Item 6: cited PDF p. 15
- Item 7: cited PDF p. 22
- Item 19: cited PDF p. 56
- Item 20: cited PDF p. 61
- Agreement term (Item 17): cited PDF p. 47
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Document & verification changelog
- November 3, 2026: Source check completed against the recorded FDD.
- November 3, 2026: Initial cost profile published from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (issued March 1, 2026).
- June 9, 2026: Amendment date recorded for the source FDD.