Hot Ground Gym franchise
2026 filing · July 13, 2026Shares sales figures
Hot Ground Gym at a glance
An obstacle-based fitness, team-building and life-skills program for kids, founded by military veterans and first responders.
The business
- Franchisor
- Hot Ground Gym Franchising, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Libertyville, Illinois
- Typical size
- 4,000–7,000 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $163K–$317K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $40,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 6%
- 6% of gross revenue, paid monthly, plus 2% to the marketing fund
- Brand fund
- 2%
- 2% of gross revenue, paid monthly
- Territory
- Limited
- Limited protection
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
From Hot Ground Gym Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Hot Ground Gym among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Hot Ground Gym | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $240,000 | Costs less than 64% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $40,000 | Lower than 46% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 6% | Higher than 35% of brands with a set rate |
How much a Hot Ground Gym franchise costs
Opening one Hot Ground Gym costs an estimated $163,000 to $317,000. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are leasehold improvements ($0 to $80,000) and furniture, fixtures, and equipment ($50,000 to $65,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| To be Made Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $40,000 | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $0 | $80,000 | |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment | $50,000 | $65,000 | |
| Signage | $3,000 | $6,500 | |
| Rent and Security Deposit | $5,000 | $7,500 | |
| To be Made Opening Inventory and Supplies | $8,000 | $15,000 | |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $2,000 | $5,000 | |
| Additional Training Expenses | $1,500 | $3,000 | |
| Professional Fees, Permits, and Licenses | $2,000 | $3,000 | |
| Insurance Premiums | $7,000 | $18,000 | |
| Computer Systems | $3,000 | $6,000 | |
| Miscellaneous Opening Costs | $1,500 | $3,000 | |
| Additional Funds – 3 Months | $50,000 | $65,000 | |
| Total | $163,000 | $317,000 |
Source: Hot Ground Gym Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 16
Hot Ground Gym franchise fee
The franchise fee is $40,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Hot Ground Gym Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 10
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross revenue, paid monthly, plus 2% to the marketing fund. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross revenue, paid monthly. |
| Additional Training | $350 per person per day, plus our travel, lodging, and meal expenses |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Hot Ground Gym Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 11
Other fees as filed, from page 12. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Hot Ground Gym publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Hot Ground Gym Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 40
How Hot Ground Gym compares
Of the 195 fitness franchises on this site, Hot Ground Gym is the 50th cheapest to open.
| Figure | Hot Ground Gym | Typical fitness brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $163K | $297K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $317K | $584K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $40K | $50K | $40K |
| Royalty | 6% | 7% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 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.
Who owns Hot Ground Gym?
Hot Ground Gym franchises are sold by Hot Ground Gym Franchising, LLC. Its filing names no parent company.
From Hot Ground Gym Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing, page 8.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| 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: Hot Ground Gym Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, litigation on page 9, bankruptcy on page 9
Hot Ground Gym filings
The figures on this page come from Hot Ground Gym Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing, issued July 13, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | July 13, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs and fees |
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