F45 Training franchise cost: investment, fees and the SBA default rate
Items 5, 6 and 7 · F45 Training FDD 2026 · Updated 2026
A F45 Training franchise costs $362,300–$857,700 in total initial investment, according to Item 7 of the brand's FDD (2026), including an initial franchise fee of $60,000 (Item 5); the ongoing royalty is 7% of sales, plus 2% of sales to the advertising fund (Item 6). On the lending side, F45 Training franchisees defaulted on 19.4% of SBA 7(a) loans approved FY2010–FY2019 (14 of 72), and the average SBA loan to a F45 Training franchisee in that cohort was $216,407.
| Total initial investment (Item 7) | $362,300–$857,700 |
|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee (Item 5) | $60,000 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 7% of sales |
| Advertising fund (Item 6) | 2% of sales |
| SBA 7(a) default rate, FY2010–FY2019 | 19.4% |
| Average SBA loan, 2010s cohort | $216,407 |
| Average SBA loan since 2020 | $308,805 |
| Industry | Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers |
How much does it cost to open a F45 Training franchise?
Item 7 of the FDD estimates the total initial investment at $362,300–$857,700. It is the franchisor's own estimate of what a new franchisee spends to open one unit, typically the franchise fee, equipment, premises or vehicle costs, opening inventory and an initial working-capital reserve. The low and high ends usually reflect different unit sizes, leasing versus buying, and local costs. Covers one F45 Studio including optional Recovery Amenities; the total excludes real estate, building permits and financing.
What does the SBA data add?
The federal loan record adds what the FDD cannot: F45 Training franchisees defaulted on 19.4% of SBA 7(a) loans approved FY2010–FY2019 (14 of 72 resolved loans), against the Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers industry average of 11.4%, according to U.S. Small Business Administration data with statuses as of June 30, 2026. Since 2020 they have taken 149 new SBA loans, of which 5 have already charged off.
Set the investment range against the loans: an average SBA loan of $216,407 against the $362,300–$857,700 investment range says roughly how much of a typical F45 Training opening was debt-financed in the 2010s. The brand page has the year-by-year record and the industry comparison.
What would F45 Training's royalty and ad fund cost at your sales level?
From Item 6: royalty 7% of sales, advertising fund 2%. Royalty and ad fund only · illustration. Other Item 6 fees, fixed or percentage, are not included.
| Annual sales | Royalty | Ad fund | Royalty + ad fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $17,500 | $5,000 | $22,500 |
| $500,000 | $35,000 | $10,000 | $45,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $70,000 | $20,000 | $90,000 |
| $2,000,000 | $140,000 | $40,000 | $180,000 |
Most SBA default figures published online use loans approved since 2020 — loans that have had six years or less to fail — so those rates are floors, not outcomes. Every rate on this site is computed from the matured FY2010–FY2019 cohort: loans that have been paid in full or charged off, so the result is settled. Loans approved since 2020 are shown as counts so early charge-offs are visible without being mistaken for a rate.
Frequently asked
How much does a F45 Training franchise cost?
A F45 Training franchise costs $362,300–$857,700 in total initial investment, according to Item 7 of the brand's FDD (2026), including an initial franchise fee of $60,000 (Item 5); the ongoing royalty is 7% of sales, plus 2% of sales to the advertising fund (Item 6). On the lending side, F45 Training franchisees defaulted on 19.4% of SBA 7(a) loans approved FY2010–FY2019 (14 of 72), and the average SBA loan to a F45 Training franchisee in that cohort was $216,407.
What is the F45 Training franchise fee?
$60,000, per Item 5 of the FDD.
What royalty does F45 Training charge?
7% of sales, plus 2% of sales to the advertising fund, per Item 6.
What is F45 Training's SBA loan default rate?
19.4%: 14 of 72 SBA 7(a) loans approved FY2010–FY2019 to F45 Training franchisees were charged off.
Source
Sources: F45 Training Franchise Disclosure Document (2026, Minnesota CARDS file 35815-202604-09); U.S. Small Business Administration, 7(a) loan program charge-off data, FY2010–FY2019. Franchise data is matched on the SBA's franchise code / brand name. "Failure rate" here means the share of approved loans (resolved: paid in full or charged off) that were charged off; it is not a measure of unit closures. Last updated September 30, 2026.
Cite this page
Franchise Failure Rates (2026). F45 Training franchise cost, Items 5–7, and SBA 7(a) default rate. From the F45 Training FDD and U.S. SBA FOIA data, loan statuses as of June 30, 2026.
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