Gforce
Gforce franchises operate youth gyms that offer group gymnastics and parkour training classes for children up to 18 years old, along with after-school programs, camps, and birthday parties in a fun, high-energy atmosphere. Franchisees use the Gforce brand, distinctive trade dress, instructional methods, and operating system to provide these services from a single location in a designated territory. The target market consists of parents and guardians seeking fitness activities in the children's gymnastics and parkour industry.
Franchise Costs
8% royalty + 1% brand fund + $500/mo local marketing
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 6 affiliate-owned outlets open for full year 2024 (January 1 - December 31, 2024).
* Calculated averages for Gross Revenue, Gross Profit, Net Profit, and EBITDA across 6 individual company-owned (affiliate) outlets. EBITDA was calculated as Gross Profit minus Expenses, consistent with the definition of Other Expenses (Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Amortization). Median Gross Revenue was calculated from the sorted list of 6 Gross Revenue figures. Best guess profit range is based on the minimum and maximum Net Profit figures provided for the individual outlets.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Gforce Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 75% of Fitness Studios franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gforce Current | $217K – $468K | $55K | 8.0% | 1 |
| Planet Fitness | $1.5M – $5.2M | $20K | 7.0% | 2,298 |
| ANYTIME FITNESS | $459K – $908K | $43K | N/A | 2,290 |
| F45 Training | $349K – $786K | $60K | 7.0% | 751 |
| Pure Barre | $314K – $629K | $60K | 7.0% | 617 |
| HOTWORX | $259K – $878K | $20K | N/A | 578 |
Fitness Studios Average 55 franchises | $425K – $1.0M | $47K | 6.9% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 55 Fitness Studios 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
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Gforce franchisees (2018 – 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.
Franchisee Contacts
1 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Gforce franchise ranges from $217,000 to $467,500. This includes a franchise fee of $55,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.
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