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Premier Martial Arts Franchise Cost and Profit

FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Premier Martial Arts.

Based on 2022 FDD · 2 filings in corpus

This page is using 2022 FDD source data. Verify the franchisor's current FDD before relying on costs, fees, or Item 19.

FranchiseIQ Score
56
C
Moderate Risk
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Health Score
D
48/100
6/7 metrics · High confidence
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Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a Premier Martial Arts franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Premier Martial Arts franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $184K – $422K. Reported owner economics show $29K. 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
$184K – $422K
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
$29K
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
10.6 years
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
10.3%
Loan repayment history
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Quick fee read: $50K franchise fee · 12% 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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Premier Martial Arts Franchise Analysis

Premier Martial Arts requires a total initial investment of $184K to $422K (midpoint approximately $303K), with an initial franchise fee of $50K. The ongoing fee burden is 12% (7% royalty plus 5% advertising fund). This is below the industry average of approximately 18.1%, leaving more margin for the operator.

According to Item 19 of the 2022 FDD, the median revenue for Premier Martial Arts locations is $286K. The implied franchisee EBITDA is approximately $29K, based on the margin assumptions disclosed in the FDD. The estimated cash-on-cash return is 9.5% with a payback period of approximately 10.6 years.

Premier Martial Arts operates approximately 72 franchised units. The SBA 7(a) loan default rate of 10.3% is above the franchise industry average of approximately 3.8%, suggesting elevated financial risk for franchisees relying on debt financing.

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 2022 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology

Total Investment Range$184K$422K
MinMid: $303KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$50K
Royalty Rate
7%
Ad Fund Rate
5%
Total Burden
12.0%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
72
Net Unit Growth
-
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
9.5%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
10.6 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
10.3%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
$286K
Item 19 disclosed
Red Flags Assessment
MEDIUM: Royalty burden above 10%
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

Premier Martial Arts vs. Fitness Average

MetricPremier Martial ArtsFitness Avg
SBA Default Rate10.3%3.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return9.5%18.1%
Total Investment$303K$420K

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

SBA Loan Performance

Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2019-2026). 103 loans across 22 states.

Default Rate
10.3%
High Risk
Total SBA Loans
103
22 states
Total Loan Volume
$19.7M
SBA 7(a) approved
Avg Loan Size
$192K
Per franchisee
Loan Status Breakdown
30
Paid in Full (29%)
45
Currently Active
6
Charged Off (3.5% by $)
$695K
Total Charged Off ($)
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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  1. 1.What is Premier Martial Arts's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
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  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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