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Orangetheory

Orangetheory

Orangetheory Fitness franchises operate health and fitness studios that provide members with access to cardio and strength training equipment in a contemporary, orange-themed atmosphere under the ORANGETHEORY® trademarks. Franchisees follow a comprehensive system including specific studio designs, equipment specifications, operating procedures, training, and marketing techniques developed by the franchisor and affiliates. The business targets adults aged 18-60, though open to customers above age 13, in competitive fitness markets with a focus on group fitness experiences.

1,209locations
$765K–$1105K
Since 2010
Health & FitnessBoca Raton, FLPurpose Brands Holdings, LLCwww.orangetheory.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$59,950
Initial Investment
$764,577 – $1,104,920
Royalty Rate
8.00%
Brand Fund
3.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees
$1,048 – $1,048

8% royalty + 3% brand fund + $899/mo technology fee + $149/mo OTbeat fee

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$802,145
Median Gross Revenue
$750,643
Top Quartile Revenue
$1,205,826
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$475,979

Data Based On: 1,189 franchised Orangetheory Fitness Studios that were open and operating for the Relevant Time Period, including two temporarily closed due to storm damage.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $802,145

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Orangetheory Franchise Analysis

Fitness franchises are multiplying, yet Orangetheory's network just contracted—signaling turbulence in a heart-pounding sector. Item 19 discloses revenue figures that outpace many gyms, but Item 20 reveals elevated transfers and a bankruptcy shadow. Can this orange powerhouse rebound to justify a seven-figure stake, or is the pulse fading?

Item 7 pegs total investment at $764,577-$1,104,920, including a $59,950 franchise fee, driven by buildout and equipment for 2,000-3,000 sq ft studios. Ongoing fees hit 8% royalty plus 3% brand fund, a $899 monthly tech charge, and $149 for OTbeat wearables—equating to 11-12% of sales effectively. Item 19 shines with average gross revenue of $802,145 and median $750,643 for 2024, implying 15-20% EBITDA margins after fees if expenses align (typical for fitness at 60-70% of revenue). That's $120K-$160K potential owner profit, solid but vulnerable to membership churn in saturated markets.

Item 20 exposes contraction: 1,283 studios in 2024 to 1,209 in 2025 (-6%), with only 15 projected openings, 26 non-renewals, and a staggering 214 transfers—over 17% turnover hinting at resale pressure or dissatisfaction. Bankruptcy history and settled litigation over territory misrepresentations add caution; one case reimbursed $34,200 post-arbitration. For investors, revenues tempt but system shrinkage and high transfers scream risk—probe FDD deeply before committing.

Analysis based on the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.

How Orangetheory Compares

Key Insights

  • Higher investment than 97% of Specialized Fitness franchises
  • #2 largest franchise system in Specialized Fitness
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
Orangetheory
Current
$765K – $1.1M$60K8.0%1,209
JAZZERCISE$2K – $3K$1K20.0%5,251
F45 Training$294K – $719K$60K7.0%789
Stretch Lab$269K – $610K$65K8.0%485
Stretch Zone$139K – $320K$60K7.0%377
BRITISH SWIM SCHOOL$123K – $176K$60K10.0%289
Specialized Fitness Average
34 franchises
$316K – $650K$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.

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
1CA
153
2TX
102
3FL
93
4NY
78
5IL
57
6GA
51
7VA
50
8OH
45
9NJ
41
10AZ
32
11CO
32
12PA
32
13MA
31
14NC
31
15WA
30

+36 more states

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Franchisee Contacts

904 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

904 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases1

Arbitration with franchisee alleging misrepresentations about territory demographics suitability, breach of contract, and unfair trade practices; settled with franchise transfer and $34,200 reimbursement.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryYes

Thomas Leverton, CEO of parent companies, was CEO of CEC Entertainment, Inc. until February 2020; the company filed Chapter 11 in June 2020 and emerged December 2020.

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
0
Non-Renewals
26
Reacquired
61
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
214
Sold to Franchisees
7
Projected New
15

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a Orangetheory franchise ranges from $764,577 to $1,104,920. This includes a franchise fee of $59,950. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.