KickHouse franchise
2022 filing · April 29, 2022Growing
KickHouse at a glance
A kickboxing studio running high-energy group classes on heavy bags. At the end of 2021 there were 30 KickHouse locations in the US, 29 franchised and 1 company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- KickHouse Fitness, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Rockwall, Texas
- Typical size
- About 2,400 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $248K–$495K
- A new KickHouse studio
- Franchise fee
- $50,000
- Or $25,000 to convert an existing fitness studio
- Royalty
- 6%
- 6% of gross revenues, paid monthly
- Brand fund
- 2%
- 2% of gross revenue, paid monthly
- Renewal fee
- See terms
- Then-current renewal fee, currently $20,000, non- refundable
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Limited
- Limited protection
- Franchisor financing
- Introductions to lenders
Where it is
- US locations, 2021
- 30
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 29
- Company-owned
- 1
- Change in 3 years
- +29
- Franchised locations, 2019–2021
- States
- 11
- Most in California, Maryland and Texas
From KickHouse Fitness, LLC’s 2022 filing; revenue and net loss from its audited financial statements, page 147; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Franchisor revenue is the company that sells the franchises (royalties, fees and anything else it earns), not what a location makes.
Where it ranks
KickHouse among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | KickHouse | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $371,500 | Costs more than 52% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $50,000 | Higher than 70% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 6% | Higher than 35% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 30 | More than 56% of franchises |
How much a KickHouse franchise costs
Opening a new KickHouse studio costs an estimated $248,000 to $495,000. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are initial furniture, fixture and equipment package note ($75,000 to $150,000) and leasehold improvements/fit out note ($45,000 to $100,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee Note | $50,000 | ||
| Initial Furniture, Fixture and Equipment Package Note | $75,000 | $150,000 | |
| Proprietary Initial Inventory Kit Note | $5,000 | $15,000 | |
| Pre-Sale Start Up Kit (including initial apparel order) Note | $12,000 | $15,000 | |
| Pre-Opening Advertising Note | $12,000 | $18,000 | |
| Real Estate/Rent Note | $10,000 | $40,000 | |
| Leasehold Improvements/Fit Out Note | $45,000 | $100,000 | |
| Utility Deposits | $2,000 | $5,000 | |
| Computer Note | $2,000 | $4,000 | |
| Office Equipment and Supplies Note | $5,000 | $8,000 | |
| Insurance Note | $1,000 | $4,000 | |
| Training Note | $0 | $2,000 | |
| When Due Signage | $5,000 | $20,000 | |
| Uniforms | $1,000 | $2,000 | |
| Licenses & Permits Note | $1,000 | $2,000 | |
| Legal & Accounting Note | $2,000 | $10,000 | |
| Additional Funds (initial 3 months) Note | $20,000 | $50,000 | |
| Total | $248,000 | $495,000 | |
Source: KickHouse Fitness, LLC, 2022 filing, page 17
KickHouse franchise fee
The franchise fee is $50,000, or $25,000 to convert an existing fitness studio. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: KickHouse Fitness, LLC, 2022 filing, page 11
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross revenues, paid monthly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross revenue, paid monthly. |
| Technology Fee | Actual Cost (currently, $0) |
| Transfer Fee | 3% of the Transaction Value |
| Renewal Fee | Then-current renewal fee, currently $20,000, non- refundable |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: KickHouse Fitness, LLC, 2022 filing, pages 11 and 12
Other fees as filed, from pages 12–14. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures KickHouse 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: KickHouse Fitness, LLC, 2022 filing, page 50
SBA loans to KickHouse franchisees
Lenders approved 2 SBA 7(a) loans for KickHouse franchisees from 2022 to 2023, $1.31M in all. One has been paid in full; none was charged off. The other one hasn’t ended yet.
A charged-off loan is one written off as uncollectible. See SBA franchise loans for how 7(a) and 504 loans work.
Source: SBA 7(a) and 504 loan data, as of September 30, 2026
How KickHouse compares
Of the 92 gym franchises on this site, KickHouse is the 27th cheapest to open and the 34th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | KickHouse | Typical gym brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $248K | $342K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $495K | $653K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $50K | $50K | $40K |
| Royalty | 6% | 6.5% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| US locations | 30 | 17 | 21 |
| Closed or left per year | 50% | 4.8% | – |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 (+2) | 0 | +2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 29 (+27) | 1 | +28 | −1 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: KickHouse Fitness, LLC, 2022 filing, page 51
Where KickHouse locations are
At the end of 2021, KickHouse had franchised locations in 11 states. The most are in California, Maryland and Texas.
- California7
- Maryland4
- Texas4
- Colorado3
- Pennsylvania3
- Illinois2
| State | Franchised |
|---|---|
| California | 7 |
| Maryland | 4 |
| Texas | 4 |
| Colorado | 3 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 |
| Illinois | 2 |
| Arizona | 1 |
| Missouri | 1 |
| New York | 1 |
| Ohio | 1 |
All 11 states
| Washington | 1 |
|---|
Source: KickHouse Fitness, LLC, 2022 filing, page 51
Who owns KickHouse?
KickHouse franchises are sold by KickHouse Fitness, LLC.
From KickHouse Fitness, LLC’s 2022 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 pages 9–11. |
|---|---|
| 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: KickHouse Fitness, LLC, 2022 filing, litigation on pages 9–11, bankruptcy on page 11
KickHouse filings
The figures on this page come from KickHouse Fitness, LLC’s 2022 filing, issued April 29, 2022, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 filing | April 29, 2022 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2019–2021 |
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