How many HOTWORX franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, HOTWORX has 797 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2017.

Can you get an SBA loan for a HOTWORX franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for HOTWORX franchises. Historical data shows 476 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for HOTWORX franchisees, with an average loan amount of $349,777. The historical default rate is 0.2%.

Is HOTWORX a good franchise to buy?

HOTWORX shows several positive indicators: established brand with 797+ locations, low SBA loan default rate. 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.

HOTWORX

FDD Year:

HOTWORX franchises operate 24-hour boutique-style fitness studios offering hot exercise services, functional training areas, and retail fitness products under the HOTWORX brand. The business model emphasizes a small footprint of approximately 2000 square feet with automated 24/7 member access, enabling minimal overhead and labor costs. It targets the general public in the competitive health, wellness, and fitness market, competing with yoga studios, gyms, and similar outlets.

797

Locations

$289K–$830K

Investment

Since 2017

Franchising

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$19,950

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$288,890 – $830,380

Low: $288,890High: $830,380

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

N/A

Brand Fund

N/A

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$847 – $927

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed $695/mo royalty (not percentage-based) + no brand ad fund + $847-$927/mo fixed fees for technology ($150), POS software ($129), virtual instructor ($120-$200 based on 6-10 saunas), Diet Trax ($65), SAIL CRM ($125), DYNAMIX ($99), SOCi ($35), Marq ($15), Training TRAX ($89), and Scan 24/7 ($20).

How HOTWORX Compares

Key Insights

Top 10 largest franchise system in Fitness Studios

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
HOTWORX Current	$289K – $830K	$20K	N/A	797
Planet Fitness	$1.5M – $5.2M	$20K	7.0%	2,298
ANYTIME FITNESS	$539K – $905K	$43K	N/A	2,271
F45 Training	$349K – $786K	$60K	7.0%	751
Pure Barre	$314K – $629K	$60K	7.0%	617
Snap Fitness Club	$431K – $1.1M	$40K	N/A	484
Fitness Studios Average 55 franchises	$426K – $1.0M	$47K	7.0%	–

* 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 (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1TX

188

2FL

3CA

4GA

5NC

6TN

7LA

8CO

9UT

10WA

11MO

12OK

13IL

14AL

15NE

+29 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for HOTWORX franchisees (2017 – 2025)

Total Loans

476

Average Loan

$349,777

Total Volume

$166.5M

Default Rate

0.2%

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

46 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

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases1

Franchisee dispute involving claims of unconscionability, fraud, misrepresentation of investment costs, and violations of state franchise laws; settled with termination and refund of initial franchise fee.