9Round franchise
9Round runs kickboxing-based circuit gyms where members move through nine stations in a 30-minute workout with a trainer on the floor, starting whenever they arrive rather than at set class times. At the end of 2025 there were 142 9Round locations in the US, 141 franchised and 1 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $160K–$390K
- Franchise fee
- $19,900
- Royalty
- 6%
- Locations, 2025
- 142
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 2009
- Franchisor based in
- Simpsonville, South Carolina
- Time to open
- 6 to 12 months after signing
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Financing
- Introductions to lenders
From 9Round Franchising LLC’s 2026 filing.
How much a 9Round franchise costs
Opening a new 9Round center costs an estimated $160,449 to $390,300. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: 9Round Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 24
9Round franchise fee
The franchise fee is $19,900, for a new single center. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: 9Round Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 15
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of net sales or $600 a month, whichever is greater, paid monthly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | A brand building fund fee of 2% of net sales or $250 a month, whichever is greater. |
Source: 9Round Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 17
Sales and earnings
No figures 9Round does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: 9Round Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 55
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 275 (−90) | 4 |
| 2024 | 199 (−76) | 1 |
| 2025 | 141 (−58) | 1 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: 9Round Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 56
How 9Round compares
Of the 5 gym franchises on this site, 9Round is the cheapest to open and the smallest by number of locations.
| Measure | 9Round | Typical gym |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $160K | $555K |
| Royalty | 6% | 6% |
| Change in franchised locations, 0 yrs | −61.4% | −2% |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 4 of 5 |
Typical is the median across the 5 brands in gym franchises.
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9Round franchise questions
How long does it take to open a 9Round?
6 to 12 months after signing, according to 9Round's 2026 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does 9Round help with financing?
Not directly. 9Round points buyers to outside lenders it works with, but the loan is between you and the lender.
How long is a 9Round franchise agreement?
The initial term is 10 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
How does 9Round compare with other gym franchises?
Of the 5 gym franchises here, 9Round is the cheapest to open (low end $160K against a $555K median) and the smallest by number of locations. Its 6% royalty is in line with the 6% median.
Does 9Round say how much franchisees make?
No, 9Round doesn't publish sales or profit figures for its locations, while 4 of the 5 gym brands here do. Current and former owners are the best source.
Where is 9Round based?
9Round Franchising LLC is based in Simpsonville, South Carolina and the brand has sold franchises since 2009.