Vertica Fitness
Vertica Fitness Franchising, Inc. offers franchises for the right to establish and operate fitness studios specializing in Pole Fitness and other exercises. The business model requires an initial investment of $194,400 to $324,275, including fees paid to the franchisor, targeting the general public in developed markets with year-round sales. Franchisees compete with other fitness businesses, including chains and independents.
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Overview
Financial Requirements
8.25% royalty + up to 1% national ad fund + $2,000/mo local advertising + approx. $1,075/mo third-party software fees
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 3 franchised locations that operated for the full 2024 calendar year
* Calculated average gross revenue, median gross revenue, top quartile, and bottom quartile from 3 franchised units that operated for the full 2024 calendar year, as explicitly stated in FPR #1-Table 1 on Page 1. Excluded 2 franchised units (San Antonio and Henderson) that did not operate for the full 2024 year or had pre-sale revenue. Profit-related fields (average_net_income, average_net_profit, average_ebitda, ebitda_margin_pct, best_guess_profit_low, best_guess_profit_high) are set to null as no actual profit/expense data was provided for franchised units; 'Adjusted Net Profit' data was for company-owned units and excluded as per instructions to prioritize actual franchise data.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Vertica Fitness Compares to Other Fitness Studios Franchises
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 80% of Fitness Studios franchises
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vertica Fitness Current | $194K - $324K | $60K | 8.3% | 5 |
| 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
Franchisee Contacts
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Vertica Fitness franchise?
The total initial investment to open a Vertica Fitness franchise ranges from $194,400 to $324,275. This includes a franchise fee of $59,950. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.3% of gross sales.
How much revenue does a Vertica Fitness franchise make?
According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a Vertica Fitness franchise is $316,552. The median revenue is $346,757.
How many Vertica Fitness franchise locations are there?
As of the 2025 FDD, Vertica Fitness has 5 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2022.
Is Vertica Fitness a good franchise to buy?
Vertica Fitness shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19). 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.
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