FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for F45 Training Exemptions.
Based on 2025 FDD · 3 filings in corpus
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a F45 Training Exemptions franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $349K – $786K. Reported owner economics show $45K. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.
Quick fee read: $60K franchise fee · 9% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.
F45 Training Exemptions requires a total initial investment of $349K to $786K (midpoint approximately $568K), with an initial franchise fee of $60K. The ongoing fee burden is 9% (7% royalty plus 2% advertising fund). This is below the industry average of approximately 18.1%, leaving more margin for the operator.
According to Item 19 of the 2025 FDD, the median revenue for F45 Training Exemptions locations is $407K. The implied franchisee EBITDA is approximately $45K, based on the margin assumptions disclosed in the FDD. The estimated cash-on-cash return is 7.9% with a payback period of approximately 12.7 years.
F45 Training Exemptions operates approximately 789 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
Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.
Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.
Learn what FDD Items 9, 10, and 11 reveal about franchise training and support. Covers initial tr...
FDD Item 7 breaks down every cost category required to open a franchise - from the franchise fee ...
Most franchise buyers fixate on the royalty percentage but miss the full fee schedule in Item 6. ...
SBA 7(a) franchise loan approval rates by brand, default rates by sector, and what lenders look f...
Compare every franchise financing option - SBA 7(a) loans, SBA 504 loans, ROBS (401k rollovers), ...
5 data-driven questions every F45 Training Exemptions franchise buyer should ask.