Jane DO franchise
2024 filing · May 13, 2024Shares sales figures
Jane DO at a glance
A women's fitness studio running group classes such as trampoline, step, HIIT, sculpt and dance. At the end of 2023 there were 3 Jane DO locations in the US, all company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- Jane DO Franchise LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Typical size
- 1,800–2,200 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $388K–$603K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $45,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 6%
- 6% of gross sales, paid weekly, plus up to 2% to the brand development fund (not charged at present) and local marketing
- Brand fund
- None now
- Up to 2% of gross sales, not charged at present
- Renewal fee
- $10,000
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
- Agreement length
- 10 years
Where it is
- US locations, 2023
- 3
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 0
- Company-owned
- 3
- Change in 3 years
- 0
- Franchised locations, 2021–2023
- States
- 2
- Most in New Jersey and South Carolina
From Jane DO Franchise LLC’s 2024 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Jane DO among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Jane DO | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $495,403 | Costs more than 63% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $45,000 | Higher than 55% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 6% | Higher than 35% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 3 | Fewer than 78% of franchises |
How much a Jane DO franchise costs
Opening one Jane DO costs an estimated $388,275 to $602,530. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are leasehold improvements ($208,265 to $328,375) and additional funds – three months ($25,000 to $50,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $45,000 | ||
| Initial Training Fee | $5,000 | ||
| Travel Expenses to Corporate Training | $1,200 | $3,500 | |
| Rent – Three Months | $9,000 | $24,000 | |
| Lease and Utility Deposits | $1,200 | $3,000 | |
| Design, Architecture, and Engineering | $2,500 | $15,000 | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $208,265 | $328,375 | |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment | $32,210 | $42,915 | |
| Permits and Permit Management | $2,000 | $8,000 | |
| Signage | $12,500 | $15,000 | |
| Opening Kit | $8,850 | $13,140 | |
| Business Management System | $2,500 | $7,500 | |
| Insurance Deposits – Three Months | $1,200 | $2,100 | |
| Initial Marketing Spend | $26,850 | $30,000 | |
| Professional Fees and Business Permits | $5,000 | $10,000 | |
| Additional Funds – Three Months | $25,000 | $50,000 | |
| Total | $388,275 | $602,530 | |
Source: Jane DO Franchise LLC, 2024 filing, page 18
Jane DO franchise fee
The franchise fee is $45,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Jane DO Franchise LLC, 2024 filing, page 12
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross sales, paid weekly, plus up to 2% to the brand development fund (not charged at present) and local marketing. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | Up to 2% of gross sales, not charged at present. |
| Technology | Up to $1,250 per month, currently $500 per month |
| Renewal | $10,000 |
| Additional Employee Initial Training | Our then current training fee, currently $500 per person per day |
| Local Marketing | Not less than the greater of 2% of Gross Sales or $1,000 per month |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Jane DO Franchise LLC, 2024 filing, page 13
Other fees as filed, from pages 13–15. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Jane DO publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Jane DO Franchise LLC, 2024 filing, page 49
How Jane DO compares
Of the 92 gym franchises on this site, Jane DO is the 60th cheapest to open and the 68th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Jane DO | Typical gym brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $388K | $342K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $603K | $653K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $45K | $50K | $40K |
| Royalty | 6% | 6.5% | 6% |
| US locations | 3 | 17 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 53 of 92 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 92 brands in gym franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 (0) | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 (0) | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: Jane DO Franchise LLC, 2024 filing, page 54
Where Jane DO locations are
At the end of 2023, Jane DO had locations in 2 states. The most are in New Jersey and South Carolina.
- New Jersey2
- South Carolina1
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| South Carolina | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Source: Jane DO Franchise LLC, 2024 filing, page 54
Who owns Jane DO?
Jane DO franchises are sold by Jane DO Franchise LLC.
From Jane DO Franchise LLC’s 2024 filing.
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: Jane DO Franchise LLC, 2024 filing, litigation on page 11, bankruptcy on page 11
Jane DO filings
The figures on this page come from Jane DO Franchise LLC’s 2024 filing, issued May 13, 2024, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 filing | May 13, 2024 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2021–2023 |
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