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9ROUND

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.

143locations
$135K–$328K
Since 2009
Health & FitnessSimpsonville, SCwww.9Round.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$19,900
Initial Investment
$135,049 – $327,800
Royalty Rate
6.00%
Brand Fund
2.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees
$634 – $769

6% royalty (or greater of $600/mo) + 2% brand fund (or greater of $250/mo) + $499/mo technology + $135-270/mo insurance

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

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How 9ROUND Compares

Key Insights

  • Lower investment than 79% of Specialized Fitness franchises
  • Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Specialized Fitness
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
9ROUND
Current
$135K – $328K$20K6.0%143
JAZZERCISE$2K – $3K$1K20.0%5,251
Orangetheory$765K – $1.1M$60K8.0%1,209
F45 Training$294K – $719K$60K7.0%789
Stretch Lab$269K – $610K$65K8.0%485
BRITISH SWIM SCHOOL$123K – $176K$60K10.0%289
Specialized Fitness Average
34 franchises
$318K – $649K$51K7.5%–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 34 Specialized Fitness franchises by location count.

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.

117 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

167 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

167 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
49
Non-Renewals
7
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
3
Transfers
6
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
5

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a 9ROUND franchise ranges from $135,049 to $327,800. This includes a franchise fee of $19,900. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.