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Lowest-royalty gym & fitness franchises
The 15 gym & fitness franchises with the lowest ongoing royalty (FDD Item 6). Every figure is read from the brand's most recent FDD — not marketing copy.
| # | Franchise | Royalty | Investment | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fitness Together · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $259,283 – $574,159 | Medium |
| 2 | Exercise Coach · Item 19 ✓ | 1% | $302,735 – $548,869 | Low |
| 3 | Gym Skills | 1% | — | Medium |
| 4 | Burn Boot Camp · Item 19 ✓ | 2% | $291,145 – $678,003 | Low |
| 5 | Flurry Franchise System | 2% | $2,000 – $6,000 | Medium |
| 6 | Hot Ground Gym · Item 19 ✓ | 2% | — | Low |
| 7 | Matterhorn Fit · Item 19 ✓ | 2% | $263,627 – $423,657 | Low |
| 8 | Send Me A Pro | 2% | — | Medium |
| 9 | Portal Thermaculture · Item 19 ✓ | 2.5% | $267,500 – $727,000 | Low |
| 10 | 9Round | 3% | $160,449 – $390,300 | Medium |
| 11 | Madabolic · Item 19 ✓ | 3% | $331,000 – $635,100 | Medium |
| 12 | FIT4MOM | 4% | $8,245 – $28,685 | Medium |
| 13 | Hydrogen Fitness · Item 19 ✓ | 4% | $983,000 – $2,804,500 | Medium |
| 14 | Bodyrok | 5% | $289,800 – $1,053,500 | Medium |
| 15 | Crunch · Item 19 ✓ | 5% | $2,147,500 – $5,367,000 | Medium |
Ranked from FDDs filed with state franchise registries. Figures are as disclosed by each franchisor; “best” reflects the single metric above, not an overall recommendation. Tap any brand for the full cost, earnings, litigation and benchmark breakdown, free.
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This report compiles and structures publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) data from state franchise registrations. It is not legal, financial, or investment advice, is not affiliated with or endorsed by any franchisor, and does not replace reading the full FDD or consulting a franchise attorney or accountant. All figures are as disclosed by the franchisor in its most recent registered FDD. Item 19 financial performance representations are made at the franchisor’s option and may be absent or limited.