F45 Training franchise
F45 Training runs studios with 45-minute group workouts that change daily, mixing circuit training and high-intensity intervals. Studios are small and run classes on a set timetable with trainers coaching from screens and the floor. At the end of 2025 there were 709 F45 Training locations in the US, 707 franchised and 2 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $362K–$858K
- Franchise fee
- $60,000
- Royalty
- 7%
- Locations, 2025
- 709−21 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchisor based in
- Austin, Texas
- Time to open
- About 12 months after signing
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Limited protection
- Financing
- Introductions to lenders
From F45 Training Incorporated’s 2026 filing.
How much a F45 Training franchise costs
Opening one F45 studio costs an estimated $362,300 to $857,700. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: F45 Training Incorporated, 2026 filing, page 30
F45 Training franchise fee
The franchise fee is $60,000, charged as an establishment fee, plus a $115,000 equipment pack. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: F45 Training Incorporated, 2026 filing, page 19
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 7% of gross sales or $2,500 a month, whichever is greater, paid monthly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross sales |
Source: F45 Training Incorporated, 2026 filing, page 22
Sales and earnings
Shares figures F45 Training publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: 676 franchised studios open at least 12 months reported their gross sales for March 2025 to February 2026. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: F45 Training Incorporated, 2026 filing, page 65
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 789 (+61) | 2 | 75 |
| 2024 | 751 (−38) | 2 | 72 |
| 2025 | 707 (−44) | 2 | 69 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: F45 Training Incorporated, 2026 filing, page 68
How F45 Training compares
Of the 14 fitness franchises on this site, F45 Training is the 4th cheapest to open and the 6th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | F45 Training | Typical fitness |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $362K | $434K |
| Royalty | 7% | 7% |
| Closed or left per year | 9.5% | 3.7% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | −2.9% | −0.5% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 12 of 14 |
Typical is the median across the 14 brands in fitness franchises.
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F45 Training franchise questions
How long does it take to open a F45 Training?
About 12 months after signing, according to F45 Training's 2026 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does F45 Training help with financing?
Not directly. F45 Training points buyers to outside lenders it works with, but the loan is between you and the lender.
Do F45 Training franchisees get a protected territory?
Partly. You get some protection, but not an exclusive territory.
How long is a F45 Training 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.
Is F45 Training growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 196 franchised locations opened and 216 closed or left, a net change of −2.9%. About 9.5% of locations closed or left each year. That is above the 3.7% typical for fitness franchises.
How does F45 Training compare with other fitness franchises?
Of the 14 fitness franchises here, F45 Training is the 4th cheapest to open (low end $362K against a $434K median) and the 6th largest by number of locations. Its 7% royalty is in line with the 7% median.
Does F45 Training say how much franchisees make?
Yes: 676 franchised studios open at least 12 months reported their gross sales for March 2025 to February 2026. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is F45 Training based?
F45 Training Incorporated is based in Austin, Texas.