F45 Training Franchise

About the F45 Training franchise

F45 Training — Functional 45-minute team training in a high-tech studio format. — has built its franchise system in the health fitness category since 2014, headquartered in Austin, TX. Functional-fitness studio franchise built around rotating, tech-driven 45-minute team workouts.

As of the most recent disclosures, F45 Training operates approximately 1,500 units worldwide. Initial investment for a single location typically falls between $312,000 to $525,000, with a franchise fee of $50,000.

Unit economics and ongoing fees

F45 Training uses a non-traditional royalty model rather than a straight percentage of sales — read the current FDD's Item 6 carefully to understand exactly how ongoing fees are calculated, as the math materially affects multi-unit return profiles.

Why prospective franchisees consider F45 Training

Operators considering F45 Training typically weigh the following advantages:

• Smaller footprint than big-box gyms
• Programmed workouts reduce coaching dependency
• Flat weekly royalty model
• Tech-forward member experience

Where F45 Training has real trade-offs

Honest diligence also requires looking at where the system has friction. Common considerations include:

• F45 went through corporate restructuring — diligence the current parent
• Some early studios under-performed expectations
• 5-year term is short
• Member acquisition is the entire game

How to evaluate the F45 Training opportunity

Before signing any franchise agreement, request the current FDD directly from F45 Training, talk to at least 8–10 existing franchisees (both new and mature), and build a unit-level model that stress-tests labor costs, occupancy, and Item 6 ongoing fees against realistic ramp assumptions. Pay particular attention to Item 19 (financial performance representations), Item 7 (estimated initial investment), and Item 20 (system size and turnover) for the trend over the past three years. Validation calls with existing operators are the single highest-leverage step in the process.

Figures above are seed estimates compiled from public sources and may not reflect the most recent FDD. Always verify against the current Franchise Disclosure Document before relying on any number commercially.