How much does it cost to open a F45 Training franchise?

The total initial investment for a F45 Training franchise ranges from $349,200 to $786,100. This includes the franchise fee of $60,000, buildout costs, equipment, and initial working capital.

What are the ongoing fees for a F45 Training franchise?

F45 Training franchisees pay a 7.0% royalty fee and a 2.0% advertising/marketing fund contribution. These are typically calculated as a percentage of gross revenue.

How much money can you make with a F45 Training franchise?

F45 Training 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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F45 Training Franchise Cost Breakdown

Complete investment analysis based on official FDD data

Total Investment

$349,200 – $786,100

Franchise Fee

$60,000

Royalty Rate

7.0%

Initial Investment Range

Low: $349,200 High: $786,100

The total initial investment to open a F45 Training franchise ranges from $349,200 to $786,100, as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the one-time franchise fee of $60,000.

Midpoint estimate: $567,650

Franchise Fee

$60,000

One-time initial fee

The F45 Training 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 F45 Training brand and is included in the total initial investment range above.

Ongoing Fees

Royalty Fee

7.0%

of gross revenue

Ad/Marketing Fund

2.0%

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 Fee	7.0	PCT	Greater of 7% of Gross Sales or $2,500 per month. Franchisor reserves right to increase at 5 years based on CPI cost of living increase. Payable in advance on first day of each month, with additional amounts due based on prior month's Gross Sales.
Brand Fund	2.0	PCT	Up to 2% of Gross Sales or $200 per month, whichever is higher. Payable on first day of each month for prior month. Requirement began in 2022 fiscal year.
Marketing Fee	2500.0	FIXED	Payable in advance on Opening Date and first day of each subsequent month. Used for local advertising. If franchisor terminates requirement, franchisee must spend at least $2,500 per month on local advertising. May be credited if contributing to local Co-op.
Local Cooperative Advertising	N/A	VARIABLE	Currently no Co-ops exist. If franchisee participates in local Co-op, contributions are credited dollar-for-dollar toward Marketing Fee requirement. Amount determined by Co-op.
Promotional Programs	N/A	VARIABLE	Maximum of monthly royalty fee. Required only if Gross Sales are less than 70% of system average after 12 months of operation. Franchisor may require participation in special promotional programs.
Non-Compliance Fee	2000.0	FIXED	Not to exceed $2,000 per violation. Due 10 days after notice of violation if non-compliance is not cured. May be charged in addition to on-site evaluation fee.
Technology Service Fee	500.0	FIXED	Currently $500 per month. Covers access to franchise systems, Studio management software, technology platforms, intranet, emails, and website. Payable in advance on first day of each month. Franchisor may increase upon 30 days notice based on actual costs plus up to 5% for overhead.
Induction Seminar	1000.0	FIXED	Up to $1,000 for two attendees. $300 for third and each additional attendee. Franchisee responsible for travel, lodging, meals and compensation costs.
Nutritional Supplements for Resale	3000.0	FIXED	Initial amount of $3,000; ongoing amount varies. Must maintain required inventory levels. Future requirement may include prepared meals.
Merchandise for Resale	1500.0	FIXED	Not less than $1,500 every three months (excluding shipping, taxes, duties). Includes sporting goods, equipment, memorabilia like T-shirts, caps, cups, mugs.
LionHeart Bands	54.0	FIXED	Currently $54 per monitor (up to $100). Must order at least 100 monitors annually starting second year (first year's 100 monitors included in Equipment Pack). For resale or member use.
Interest	18.0	PCT	18% per year or maximum lawful rate, whichever applies. Charged on all overdue amounts.
Additional Training	250.0	FIXED	Currently $250 per day per person (up to $500). Due before training. Franchisee also pays travel and expenses for attendees. No ongoing training programs currently established.
On-site Remedial Training	250.0	FIXED	Current per diem rate is $250 (up to $500), plus costs. Provided if franchisee requests or franchisor deems appropriate, subject to availability.
On-site Evaluation Fee	160.0	FIXED	Currently $160 per evaluation (up to $320) plus current per diem of $250 if Studio is non-compliant. May be charged in addition to non-compliance fee. Subject to increase based on actual costs.
Transfer Fee	25.0	PCT	25% of then-current establishment fee plus reasonable costs and expenses (training, legal, accounting). No fee for transfers to controlled corporations or non-controlling interest transfers by non-guarantor Principals.
Securities Offering Fee	3000.0	FIXED	$3,000 plus actual costs and expenses associated with proposed offering. Required when seeking franchisor consent to raise funds through securities. Limited to review of how offering materials treat franchise relationship.
Renewal Fee	N/A	VARIABLE	Greater of (a) $5,000 or (b) 10% of then-current Establishment Fee. Due upon signing renewal agreement. Requires 6-9 months advance notice and meeting other renewal conditions.
Annual Conference	600.0	FIXED	$600 per ticket, minimum 2 tickets required unless otherwise approved. Due upon issuance of invitation. Billed whether or not franchisee attends. Franchisee pays all travel and conference-related costs.
Non-Attendance Fee	N/A	VARIABLE	Currently $100 to $300 per person. Varies based on franchisor's costs to prepare for attendance. Charged if required attendee fails to attend training, conferences, or meetings.
DJ Fee	N/A	VARIABLE	Currently $25-$400 per session. Franchisor may require DJ at Studio each Saturday for each training session. Franchisee may engage independent DJ or franchisor will engage and bill cost monthly in advance.
Inspection and Testing	N/A	VARIABLE	Franchisee pays cost of testing supplier products and inspecting facilities before franchisor approves supplier. Amount varies by actual costs.
Indemnification	N/A	VARIABLE	Franchisee must indemnify franchisor when certain franchisee actions result in loss. Amount based on actual losses incurred.
Audit Fee	N/A	VARIABLE	Payable if audit shows franchisee understated amounts owed by 3% or more. Amount equals actual cost of audit.
Insurance Fee	N/A	VARIABLE	If franchisee fails to maintain required insurance, franchisor may obtain it and charge franchisee the premium reimbursement plus actual costs.
Enforcement Costs	N/A	VARIABLE	Franchisee must pay franchisor's enforcement costs including attorney's fees and costs if franchisee does not comply with Franchise Agreement.

What You Get

Financial Performance (Item 19)

Mean Revenue

$413,131

per year, per location

Unit Growth & Failure Rate

Avg. Annual Closure Rate

2.0%

Low risk — below industry average

Net Unit Growth

-597 units

From 2022 to 2025

Unit Activity History

Year	Start	Opened	Closed	Transfers	End
2022	597	+143	-3	—	728
2023	728	+136	-42	—	789
2024	789	+34	-46	—	751
2025	—	+24	—	—	—

Is a F45 Training Franchise Worth It?

Based on the FDD data, here is a data-driven snapshot of the F45 Training franchise opportunity:

Overall Score

60/100

Moderate opportunity

Est. Payback Period

N/A

Insufficient data

Risk Level

Low

2.0% annual closure rate

F45 Training 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.