Fit Body Forever franchise
2026 filing · October 9, 2026
Fit Body Forever at a glance
A personal training center for older adults and baby boomers.
The business
- Franchisor
- Fit Body Forever, Inc
- The company that sells the franchises
- Typical size
- 1,000–2,500 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $233K–$541K
- A single center
- Franchise fee
- $57,600
- Discounted for veterans and first responders
- Royalty
- 5% or $997 a month
- $997 a month for the first 12 months from the 270th day after signing, then the greater of 5% of gross revenues or $997 a month
- Brand fund
- Yes
- $500 a month
- Renewal fee
- $5,000
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
- Agreement length
- 7 years
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 0
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 0
- Company-owned
- 0
- Change in 3 years
- 0
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
From Fit Body Forever, Inc’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Fit Body Forever among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Fit Body Forever | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $387,038 | Costs more than 53% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $57,600 | Higher than 84% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 5% | Lower than 69% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 0 | Fewer than 97% of franchises |
How much a Fit Body Forever franchise costs
Opening a single center costs an estimated $232,695 to $541,380. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are construction ($66,000 to $180,750) and additional funds (3 months) ($35,000 to $65,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $43,200 | $57,600 | |
| Travel and Living Expenses While Training | $1,650 | $3,300 | |
| Lease Negotiator | $0 | $6,250 | |
| Security Deposit | $3,375 | $10,000 | |
| Rent | $3,375 | $10,000 | |
| Architect | $4,500 | $8,750 | |
| Permitting | $1,250 | $6,250 | |
| Construction | $66,000 | $180,750 | |
| Interior Finishes and Branding Elements | $9,000 | $25,000 | |
| Computer System and Recommended Software | $3,500 | $9,750 | |
| Sound and Media System | $3,750 | $9,000 | |
| Security and Access Control | $1,300 | $6,500 | |
| Utility Setup | $850 | $3,500 | |
| Furnishings | $2,000 | $6,500 | |
| Workout Equipment | $13,095 | $17,870 | |
| Equipment Freight, Delivery and Installation | $1,150 | $4,250 | |
| Mats | $4,000 | $10,000 | |
| InBody | $250 | $3,250 | |
| Interior Signage | $850 | $3,100 | |
| Exterior Signage | $4,500 | $12,000 | |
| AED | $1,750 | $3,300 | |
| Music Licensing | $400 | $810 | |
| Recruiting and Hiring | $250 | $2,250 | |
| Payroll | $3,750 | $12,000 | |
| Opening Inventory | $500 | $5,750 | |
| Cleaning and Center Supplies | $500 | $1,650 | |
| Business Insurance (including workers' compensation) | $1,700 | $4,500 | |
| Professional Services | $2,250 | $7,250 | |
| Loan and Financing Fees | $0 | $9,500 | |
| Grand Opening Launch Advertising | $18,750 | $30,500 | |
| Grand Opening Support Fee | $0 | $3,000 | |
| Soft Opening Costs | $250 | $2,250 | |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $35,000 | $65,000 | |
| Total | $232,695 | $541,380 |
Source: Fit Body Forever, Inc, 2026 filing, page 19
Fit Body Forever franchise fee
The franchise fee is $57,600, discounted for veterans and first responders. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Fit Body Forever, Inc, 2026 filing, page 12
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | $997 a month for the first 12 months from the 270th day after signing, then the greater of 5% of gross revenues or $997 a month. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | $500 a month. |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Additional Training Fee | $997 per day per person trained. |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Fit Body Forever, Inc, 2026 filing, page 13
Other fees as filed, from page 14. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures Fit Body Forever does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: Fit Body Forever, Inc, 2026 filing, page 49
How Fit Body Forever compares
Of the 195 fitness franchises on this site, Fit Body Forever is the 72nd cheapest to open and the smallest by number of locations.
| Figure | Fit Body Forever | Typical fitness brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $233K | $297K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $541K | $584K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $58K | $50K | $40K |
| Royalty | 5% | 7% | 6% |
| US locations | 0 | 14 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 127 of 195 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 195 brands in fitness franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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More in the guides: fitness franchise costs, franchises for veterans and franchise failure rates.
Source: Fit Body Forever, Inc, 2026 filing, page 50
Who owns Fit Body Forever?
Fit Body Forever franchises are sold by Fit Body Forever, Inc.
From Fit Body Forever, Inc’s 2026 filing.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | Yes. The filing describes past or pending cases involving the franchisor, its affiliates or its executives on page 11. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: Fit Body Forever, Inc, 2026 filing, litigation on page 11, bankruptcy on page 11
Fit Body Forever filings
The figures on this page come from Fit Body Forever, Inc’s 2026 filing, issued October 9, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | October 9, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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