HOTWORX franchise
HOTWORX runs 24-hour studios where members do short guided workouts such as yoga, pilates and cycling inside infrared sauna pods, plus a functional training area. Studios are mostly unstaffed and run on monthly memberships. At the end of 2025 there were 812 HOTWORX locations in the US, 797 franchised and 15 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $289K–$830K
- Franchise fee
- $19,950
- Royalty
- $695/month
- Locations, 2025
- 812+392 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 2017
- Franchisor based in
- Marrero, Louisiana
- Time to open
- Must open within 275 days of signing
- Financing
- Some financing offered
From HOTWORX Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing.
How much a HOTWORX franchise costs
Opening a single HOTWORX studio outside California costs an estimated $288,890 to $830,380. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: HOTWORX Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 25
HOTWORX franchise fee
The franchise fee is $19,950, for a single studio licence. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: HOTWORX Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 13
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | A flat royalty of $695 a month per studio. |
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Source: HOTWORX Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 15
Sales and earnings
Shares figures HOTWORX publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports fiscal 2025 results for the 700 franchised studios open all 12 months. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: HOTWORX Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 77
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 576 (+171) | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 712 (+136) | 7 | 5 |
| 2025 | 797 (+85) | 15 | 10 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: HOTWORX Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 90
How HOTWORX compares
Of the 14 fitness franchises on this site, HOTWORX is the 3rd cheapest to open and the 5th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | HOTWORX | Typical fitness |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $289K | $434K |
| Closed or left per year | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | +96.8% | −0.5% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 12 of 14 |
Typical is the median across the 14 brands in fitness franchises.
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HOTWORX franchise questions
How long does it take to open a HOTWORX?
Must open within 275 days of signing, according to HOTWORX's 2026 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does HOTWORX help with financing?
Yes, in some cases. HOTWORX may finance part of the cost, such as the franchise fee, for qualified buyers; terms are in its filing.
Is HOTWORX growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 407 franchised locations opened and 15 closed or left, a net change of +96.8%. About 0.8% of locations closed or left each year. That is below the 3.7% typical for fitness franchises.
How does HOTWORX compare with other fitness franchises?
Of the 14 fitness franchises here, HOTWORX is the 3rd cheapest to open (low end $289K against a $434K median) and the 5th largest by number of locations.
Does HOTWORX say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports fiscal 2025 results for the 700 franchised studios open all 12 months. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is HOTWORX based?
HOTWORX Franchising, LLC is based in Marrero, Louisiana and the brand has sold franchises since 2017.