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FS8
FS8 franchises studios that provide group fitness and low-impact exercise training using a distinctive proprietary system, including approved services like at-home workouts and boot camps, as well as related products. The business model involves franchisees establishing and operating FS8 Studios with uniform standards, pre-selling foundation memberships before opening, and optional add-ons like recovery amenities such as cold plunges and saunas. It targets fitness enthusiasts seeking accessible, group-based, low-impact training in a competitive fitness market.
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Franchise Costs
7% royalty + up to 2% ad fund + $2,500/mo marketing fee + $500/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Gross Sales data for 7 franchised FS8 Studios that were open and operating for at least 12 months as of February 28, 2026, for the period March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026.
* Calculated weighted average annual gross revenue using data from Table 1: (2 studios × $847,714 + 2 studios × $442,119 + 3 studios × $326,985) / 7 total studios = $508,660.14. Median gross revenue, revenue top quartile, and revenue bottom quartile are taken directly from Table 1. As per Note 12, no profit, net income, or EBITDA data is available or estimable.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $508,660
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How FS8 Compares
Key Insights
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Fitness Studios
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FS8 Current | $349K – $841K | $60K | 7.0% | 29 |
| Planet Fitness | $1.5M – $5.2M | $20K | 7.0% | 2,298 |
| ANYTIME FITNESS | $539K – $905K | $43K | N/A | 2,271 |
| HOTWORX | $289K – $830K | $20K | N/A | 797 |
| F45 Training | $362K – $858K | $60K | 7.0% | 706 |
| Pure Barre | $314K – $629K | $60K | 7.0% | 617 |
Fitness Studios Average 56 franchises | $424K – $1.0M | $48K | 6.9% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 56 Fitness Studios franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
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SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for FS8 franchisees (2025 – 2025)
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.
4 SBA loans on record
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Franchisee Contacts
30 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
30 Contacts Available
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily termination disputes, fee collection matters, and alleged violations of franchise investment laws.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a FS8 franchise ranges from $349,300 to $840,700. This includes a franchise fee of $60,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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