D1 Training franchise
D1 Training runs gyms that train young athletes and adults with sport-specific strength, speed and agility programs designed with professional athletes and coaches. At the end of 2025 there were 160 D1 Training locations in the US, 155 franchised and 5 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $402K–$837K
- Franchise fee
- $62,500
- Royalty
- 7%
- Locations, 2025
- 160+76 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 2014
- Franchisor based in
- Franklin, Tennessee
- Time to open
- Must open within 365 days of signing
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- No exclusive territory
- Financing
- None offered
From D1 Sports Franchise, LLC’s 2026 filing.
How much a D1 Training franchise costs
Opening one D1 Training facility costs an estimated $401,776 to $837,381. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: D1 Sports Franchise, LLC, 2026 filing, page 27
D1 Training franchise fee
The franchise fee is $62,500, for a first facility (less for additional facilities signed together). You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: D1 Sports Franchise, LLC, 2026 filing, page 18
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 7% of gross sales or a minimum monthly royalty (starting at $1,950 a month), whichever is greater. |
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Source: D1 Sports Franchise, LLC, 2026 filing, page 20
Sales and earnings
Shares figures D1 Training publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports historical gross revenue for D1 Training facilities. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: D1 Sports Franchise, LLC, 2026 filing, page 63
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 90 (+11) | 1 | 9 |
| 2024 | 127 (+37) | 2 | 11 |
| 2025 | 155 (+28) | 5 | 20 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: D1 Sports Franchise, LLC, 2026 filing, page 71
How D1 Training compares
Of the 7 sports franchises on this site, D1 Training is the 4th cheapest to open and the smallest by number of locations.
| Measure | D1 Training | Typical sports |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $402K | $402K |
| Royalty | 7% | 7% |
| Closed or left per year | 13.1% | 1.6% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | +96.2% | +42.1% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 6 of 7 |
Typical is the median across the 7 brands in sports franchises.
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D1 Training franchise questions
How long does it take to open a D1 Training?
Must open within 365 days of signing, according to D1 Training's 2026 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does D1 Training help with financing?
No. D1 Training does not offer financing or guarantee loans or leases, so buyers arrange their own, usually a bank or SBA loan.
Do D1 Training franchisees get a protected territory?
No. D1 Training grants the right to run one location but no exclusive area, so another D1 Training can open nearby.
How long is a D1 Training franchise agreement?
The initial term is 10 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is D1 Training growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 116 franchised locations opened and 40 closed or left, a net change of +96.2%. About 13.1% of locations closed or left each year. That is above the 1.6% typical for sports franchises.
How does D1 Training compare with other sports franchises?
Of the 7 sports franchises here, D1 Training is the 4th cheapest to open (low end $402K against a $402K median) and the smallest by number of locations. Its 7% royalty is in line with the 7% median.
Does D1 Training say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports historical gross revenue for D1 Training facilities. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is D1 Training based?
D1 Sports Franchise, LLC is based in Franklin, Tennessee and the brand has sold franchises since 2014.