What are e-Shape franchise royalty fees?

e-Shape charges a 6% royalty fee on gross sales.

What is the e-Shape franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for e-Shape is $25,000.

How many e-Shape franchise locations are there?

There are approximately 23 e-Shape franchise locations as of 2023.

How much profit does a e-Shape franchise make?

Profit data for e-Shape is disclosed in FDD Item 19 (Financial Performance Representation). Check their most recent Franchise Disclosure Document for current figures.

What is the SBA loan default rate for e-Shape?

SBA loan default rate data for e-Shape is not currently available in the SBA database.

Is a e-Shape franchise worth it?

Whether a e-Shape franchise is worth it depends on total startup cost, royalty burden, FDD Item 19 economics, SBA loan performance, and local operator execution. FDDIQ compares these signals against similar franchises so buyers can screen the opportunity before paying for diligence.

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FitnessLimited DataItem 19: ✓ DisclosedHigh Confidence · 85/100FDD data: 2025 · Fresh

e-Shape Franchise Cost and Profit

FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for e-Shape.

Based on 2025 FDD · 5 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score

Moderate Risk

Composite score from 3 risk dimensions. Click for breakdown ↓

Health Score

55/100

2/7 metrics · Low confidence

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Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a e-Shape franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a e-Shape franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $240K – $829K. The franchisor does not provide enough Item 19 data for a clean profit estimate. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.

Startup Cost

$240K – $829K

Total initial investment

Profit / Revenue

Item 19 not disclosed

FDD Item 19 signal

Payback Signal

Estimate unavailable

Modeled return metric

SBA Default Rate

No matched SBA history

Loan repayment history

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Quick fee read: $25K franchise fee · 6.5% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.

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e-Shape Franchise Analysis

e-Shape requires a total initial investment of $240K to $829K (midpoint approximately $534K), with an initial franchise fee of $25K. The ongoing fee burden is 6.5% . This is below the industry average of approximately 18.1%, leaving more margin for the operator.

e-Shape does not publicly disclose Item 19 financial performance data in their FDD. This is a significant transparency gap — franchisees must rely on validation calls and personal research rather than audited financial representations. Prospective buyers should demand current unit-level financials from existing operators during due diligence.

e-Shape operates approximately 23 franchised units.

Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.

Analysis based on 2025 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology

Total Investment Range$240K – $829K

MinMid: $534KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee

$25K

Royalty Rate

Ad Fund Rate

Total Burden

6.5%

Royalty + ad fund

Units (2023)

Net Unit Growth

→ -

Year over year

Cash-on-Cash Return

~8–15%

Annual estimated return

Payback Period

~5–12 yrs

Break-even timeline

SBA Default Rate

~3–8%

Fewer than 50 loans on record

Median Revenue

~$800K–$2M

Item 19 disclosed

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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

e-Shape vs. Fitness Average

Metrice-ShapeFitness Avg

SBA Default Rate - 3.8%

Cash-on-Cash Return - 18.1%

Total Investment$534K$420K

Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.

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Data sourced from publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) submitted to state franchise regulators. SBA loan data from public SBA 7(a) records. Information reflects the most recent FDD filing in our database and may not reflect current terms. Always verify with the franchisor's current FDD before making any investment decision. Not legal or financial advice.

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