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FitnessRevenue OnlyItem 19: ✓ DisclosedHigh Confidence · 90/100

Hard Exercise Works Franchise Cost and Profit

FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Hard Exercise Works.

Based on 2019 FDD · 4 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
60
C
Moderate Risk
Composite score from 3 risk dimensions. Click for breakdown ↓
Health Score
C
55/100
4/7 metrics · Medium confidence
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Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a Hard Exercise Works franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Hard Exercise Works franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $136K – $487K. Reported owner economics show $54K. 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
$136K – $487K
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
$54K
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
5.7 years
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
20.0%
Loan repayment history
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Quick fee read: $50K franchise fee · 6% 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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Total Investment Range$136K – $487K
MinMid: $312KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$50K
Royalty Rate
5%
Ad Fund Rate
1%
Total Burden
6.0%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
1
Net Unit Growth
→ -
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
17.4%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
5.7 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
20.0%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
$339K
Item 19 disclosed
Red Flags Assessment
HIGH: SBA default rate 20%
HIGH ×1
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

Hard Exercise Works vs. Fitness Average

MetricHard Exercise WorksFitness Avg
SBA Default Rate20.0%▼3.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return17.4%▼18.1%
Total Investment$312K$420K

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

SBA Loan Performance

Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2016-2018). 5 loans across 2 states.

Default Rate
20.0%
High Risk
Total SBA Loans
5
2 states
Total Loan Volume
$971K
SBA 7(a) approved
Avg Loan Size
$194K
Per franchisee
Loan Status Breakdown
4
Paid in Full (80%)
0
Currently Active
1
Charged Off (7.3% by $)
$71K
Total Charged Off ($)
● Paid● Active● Charged Off

Source: SBA 7(a) loan data via FOIA. Default rate = charged-off loans / total originated. Industry avg default rate ~7.2%.

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5 data-driven questions every Hard Exercise Works franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is Hard Exercise Works's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does Hard Exercise Works disclose Item 19 financial performance representations?Learn more →
  3. 3.What is the net unit growth trend over the past 3 years?Learn more →
  4. 4.What is the franchisee termination and transfer rate per Item 20?Learn more →
  5. 5.What do the FDD litigation disclosures (Item 3) reveal about franchisor legal history?Learn more →
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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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