How much does it cost to open a Amazing Athletes franchise?

The total initial investment for a Amazing Athletes franchise ranges from $72,750 to $98,750. This includes the franchise fee of $49,500, buildout costs, equipment, and initial working capital.

What are the ongoing fees for a Amazing Athletes franchise?

Amazing Athletes franchisees pay a 8.0% royalty fee and a 1.0% advertising/marketing fund contribution. These are typically calculated as a percentage of gross revenue.

How much money can you make with a Amazing Athletes franchise?

Amazing Athletes does not disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their FDD. Revenue and profitability figures are not publicly available from the franchisor.

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Amazing Athletes Franchise Cost Breakdown

Complete investment analysis based on official FDD data

Total Investment

$72,750 – $98,750

Franchise Fee

$49,500

Royalty Rate

8.0%

Initial Investment Range

Low: $72,750 High: $98,750

The total initial investment to open a Amazing Athletes franchise ranges from $72,750 to $98,750, as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the one-time franchise fee of $49,500.

Midpoint estimate: $85,750

Franchise Fee

$49,500

One-time initial fee

The Amazing Athletes franchise fee is a one-time upfront payment made to the franchisor when you sign the franchise agreement. This fee grants you the right to operate under the Amazing Athletes brand and is included in the total initial investment range above.

Ongoing Fees

Royalty Fee

8.0%

of gross revenue

Ad/Marketing Fund

1.0%

of gross revenue

Total Ongoing Fee Burden: 9.0% of gross revenue

Combined royalty and advertising fund contributions before any other fees.

Other Ongoing Fees

Fee Type	Rate	Type	Notes
Royalty	8.0	PCT	Greater of 8% of Gross Revenues or Minimum of $750/month for Core Program plus $50/month for each additional program. Payable by 7th day of following month. Bi-annual audits conducted June 30 and December 31. May collect in real-time if technology allows.
Franchisee National Advertising Fee	1.0	PCT	Greater of 1% of Gross Revenues or $200/month. May increase up to 2% of Gross Revenues upon 60 days' notice. Payable by 7th day of following month with Royalty. Bi-annual audits conducted.
Local Advertising Expenditures	1.0	PCT	Currently 1% of Gross Revenues, may require up to 3%. Paid to vendors. If franchisee fails to spend required minimum, difference may be contributed to Franchisee National Advertising Fund. Includes social media expenses.
Regional Advertising Cooperative Fee	N/A	PCT	Currently none. May require up to 3% of Gross Revenues in future. Payable by 7th of month to Cooperative. No formula yet determined.
Initial Training Program for Additional Individuals	500.0	FIXED	Due prior to initial training program if franchisee requests training for individuals other than owner or Operating Principals (e.g., managers and coaches). Payable to franchisor.
Enhanced Business Coaching and Training Fee	5750.0	FIXED	Due at signing of Franchise Agreement. Applied against costs of $550/day per staff member plus travel, and $80/hour for phone/video coaching. Intended to be fully applied within 6 months. Franchisor may increase without limitation with 60 days' notice.
Post-Opening Enhanced Business Coaching and Training Fee	550.0	VARIABLE	After Enhanced Business Coaching and Training completed, if franchisee requests additional, refresher or extraordinary courses. $550/day per staff for in-person or $80/hour for phone/video.
Transfer Fee	8750.0	FIXED	Due at time of closing. Franchisee and transferee each pay 50% ($4,375 each). Payable to franchisor if permitted to transfer rights to third party.
Successor Franchise Agreement Fee	7500.0	FIXED	Due at time of signing successor agreement. May be required to sign contract with different terms than current agreement. Payable to franchisor.
Annual Conference Fee	600.0	VARIABLE	$600 per owner regardless of units owned; Spouses $0; $400 for second attendee, $350 for each additional attendee. Due before conference. Franchisor may change fee without limitation with written notice. Payable to franchisor.
Annual Conference Travel Expenses	1500.0	VARIABLE	$1,000 to $2,000 per person. Attendance mandatory. Varies based on travel cost and accommodations. Payable to vendors.
Mandatory Fee for Not Attending an Annual Conference	1000.0	FIXED	Charged only if franchisee fails to attend annual conference. Due on Monday following last day of conference. Franchisor may increase without limitation with 60 days' notice. Payable to franchisor.
Late Fee	1.0	PCT	1% of Gross Revenues. Due immediately when assessed. Payable only if franchisee fails to make timely payments.
Bank Fees	50.0	VARIABLE	Actual cost of bank fees plus $50 for insufficient funds. Non-refundable. Payable to franchisor.
Credit Card Processing Fee	4.0	PCT	4% of total amount charged. Pineapple Payments is exclusive supplier of credit card processing services.
Default Notice Fee	50.0	FIXED	Due immediately when assessed. Payable to franchisor only if franchisor sends default notice.
Legal fees and expenses	N/A	VARIABLE	For any failure to pay amounts when due or failure to comply with Franchise Agreement. Non-refundable. Payable to franchisor.
Indemnification	N/A	VARIABLE	Costs for indemnification from franchisee's Franchised Business. Non-refundable. Payable to franchisor.
Replacement/Additional Inventory of Marketing Materials, Uniforms and Equipment	N/A	VARIABLE	Range $500 to $7,000. Purchased from franchisor, affiliate, or approved vendors. Replacement equipment required every 2 years. Must have updated equipment at time of transfer.
Audit Costs	N/A	VARIABLE	If underreporting exceeds 2% of Gross Revenues, franchisee pays underreported amount plus interest plus cost of audit (travel, lodging, meals, wages, expenses, accounting and legal fees). Due within 15 days of written notice. Payable to vendor.
New Line of Goods or Services and Technology Update and Fees	N/A	VARIABLE	Amount varies. Franchisor may require adding new goods/services. No formula for determining costs. Minimum 60 days' notice to comply. May be due to affiliate, third party, or franchisor.
Interest	1.5	PCT	1.5% per month or highest rate allowed by law. Accrues from date of nonpayment or underpayment. Non-refundable. Payable to franchisor.
Technology Fee	200.0	VARIABLE	$200/month for first Amazing Athletes business; $150/month for second YAU Brand business; $100/month for each YAU Brand business thereafter. Increases $50/month for each Plus Program. Payable by 7th day of month with Royalty. May increase upon 60 days' notice. Includes web presence, AA Back Office Platform, Google Workspace access.
In-Term and Post-Term Deficiency Costs and Expenses	N/A	VARIABLE	If franchisee fails to cure deficiency after notice, franchisor may correct and franchisee reimburses costs. Also applies to modification/de-identification upon expiration/termination. Non-refundable. Payable to franchisor.
Test Marketing Expenses	N/A	VARIABLE	Required to pay third parties for costs and expenses associated with test marketing new services or products.
Transferee Lead Generation Fee	2.5	PCT	If franchisor introduces a Lead and Lead purchases franchised business within 6 months. Franchisee not obligated to sell to Lead. Payable upon closing. Payable to franchisor.
Liquidated Damages	N/A	VARIABLE	Due upon termination of Franchise Agreement. Payable to franchisor.
Default Reimbursement	N/A	VARIABLE	Includes all damages, costs, expenses including reasonable attorneys' fees incurred as result of franchisee's default. Due immediately upon demand.
Operation upon Death or Disability Fee	250.0	VARIABLE	Currently $250 per diem plus costs if franchisor or third-party assumes operation upon franchisee's death or disability. Payable to franchisor or third-party.
Data Security Safeguards	N/A	VARIABLE	Franchisee reimburses franchisor for all out-of-pocket costs incurred in responding to and remedying cyber events (data breach, identity theft, etc.) caused solely by franchisee or franchised business. Due upon demand.
Insufficient Funds Charge	50.0	FIXED	If any check, draft, electronic or other payment cannot be processed due to insufficient funds. Payable upon each occurrence. Payable to franchisor.
Plus Program	7500.0	VARIABLE	Optional program for right to offer Little Rookies or other programs. Approximately $7,500 including equipment and additional training. Varies depending on equipment and services offered.
Document Preparation Fee	1500.0	VARIABLE	$1,500 if franchisor prepares documents. $500 per draft if franchisee prepares for review/approval. For transactions including purchasing franchise, transferring, terminating, or other modifications. Payable to franchisor.
Recruiting Services and Applicant Tracking System Software	20.0	VARIABLE	Currently $20/month but may vary based on third party vendor costs. Payable by 7th day of month with Royalty. Required for first 12 months, month-to-month thereafter. May increase upon 60 days' notice. Payable to franchisor.
Sales CRM	10.0	VARIABLE	Currently $10/month but may vary based on third party vendor costs. Payable by 7th day of month with Royalty. Required for first 12 months, month-to-month thereafter. May increase upon 60 days' notice. Payable to franchisor.
Learning Management System	50.0	VARIABLE	Currently $50 per annum but may vary based on third party vendor costs. May increase upon 60 days' notice equal to third party vendor amount. Payable to franchisor.
Bookkeeping	150.0	VARIABLE	Approximately $150/month but may vary based on third party provider. Payable directly to third party vendor. Third party vendor may increase fee.

What You Get

Financial Performance (Item 19)

Mean Revenue

$106,869

per year, per location

Unit Growth & Failure Rate

Avg. Annual Closure Rate

3.9%

Moderate risk — near industry average

Net Unit Growth

+35 units

From 2022 to 2024

Unit Activity History

Year	Start	Opened	Closed	Transfers	End
2022	120	+8	-2	—	122
2023	122	+27	-9	—	139
2024	139	+24	-6	—	155

Is a Amazing Athletes Franchise Worth It?

Based on the FDD data, here is a data-driven snapshot of the Amazing Athletes franchise opportunity:

Overall Score

67/100

Moderate opportunity

Est. Payback Period

N/A

Insufficient data

Risk Level

Medium

3.9% annual closure rate

Amazing Athletes shows a moderate score across our evaluation criteria. Careful due diligence is recommended. For a complete analysis including risk factors, deal-breaker flags, and detailed financial modeling, see the full report.