How many 9ROUND franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, 9ROUND has 199 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2009.

Can you get an SBA loan for a 9ROUND franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for 9ROUND franchises. Historical data shows 117 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for 9ROUND franchisees, with an average loan amount of $94,420. The historical default rate is 20.5%.

Is 9ROUND a good franchise to buy?

9ROUND shows several positive indicators: established brand with 199+ locations. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

9ROUND

9Round Franchising, LLC franchises fitness centers offering 24-hour access (subject to legal requirements) to a proprietary system of nine challenging circuit training stations incorporating boxing and kickboxing exercises, along with personal trainer assistance and nutrition services. The business model grants franchisees the right to operate under the 9Round brand, following strict standards for layout, operations, and marketing to provide high-intensity, full-body workouts. The target market is fitness enthusiasts in a highly competitive industry that includes other gyms, chains, and community centers seeking convenient, results-oriented training programs.

199

Locations

$124K–$354K

Investment

Since 2009

Franchising

Health & FitnessSimpsonville, SCwww.9Round.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$24,900

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$124,049 – $353,800

Low: $124,049High: $353,800

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$625 – $739

Item 6 of FDD

6% royalty (or $600/mo, whichever greater) + 2% brand fund (or $250/mo, whichever greater) + $499/mo technology fee + $126-$240/mo insurance

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

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How 9ROUND Compares

Key Insights

Lower investment than 80% of Specialized Fitness franchises
Top 10 largest franchise system in Specialized Fitness
Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Specialized Fitness

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
9ROUND Current	$124K – $354K	$25K	6.0%	199
JAZZERCISE	$2K – $3K	$1K	20.0%	5,251
F45 Training	$294K – $719K	$60K	7.0%	789
Stretch Lab	$269K – $610K	$65K	8.0%	485
Stretch Zone	$139K – $320K	$60K	7.0%	377
BRITISH SWIM SCHOOL	$122K – $168K	$60K	10.0%	258
Specialized Fitness Average 35 franchises	$316K – $642K	$51K	7.5%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 35 Specialized Fitness franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1CA

2TX

3NC

4FL

5MO

6IL

7WI

8IN

9NY

10VA

11WA

12MA

13GA

14AL

15OH

+30 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for 9ROUND franchisees (2014 – 2023)

Total Loans

117

Average Loan

$94,420

Total Volume

$11.0M

Default Rate

20.5%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts

264 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

264 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a 9ROUND franchise ranges from $124,049 to $353,800. This includes a franchise fee of $24,900. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.