Mayweather Boxing + Fitness franchise
2024 filing · April 29, 2024Growing
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness at a glance
A boxing fitness studio running high-intensity group classes, with a monitoring platform that tracks each member's performance. At the end of 2023 there were 69 Mayweather Boxing + Fitness locations in the US, 68 franchised and 1 company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- MW Franchise Holdings International, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchising since
- 2018
- 6 years of selling franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Plano, Texas
- Typical size
- 1,800–3,000 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $347K–$660K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $49,500
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 7%
- 7% of monthly gross revenue
- Brand fund
- 1%
- 1% of gross revenue, paid monthly
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2023
- 69
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 68
- Company-owned
- 1
- Change in 3 years
- +48
- Franchised locations, 2021–2023
- States
- 22
- Most in California, Texas and Florida
Support and records
- Initial training
- 4 programs
- Managing owner: 26 hours in class and 26 on the job; Presale training: 17 hours in class and 8 on the job; Studio manager: 17 hours in class and 32 on the job; Head coach: 29 hours on the job
- Lawsuits disclosed
- Yes
- Bankruptcy disclosed
- None
- Franchisor revenue, 2024
- $2.66M
- The company, not one location
- Franchisor net loss
- $100K
- Latest filing
- Apr 29, 2024
- 2024 filing
From MW Franchise Holdings International, LLC’s 2024 filing; revenue and net loss from its audited financial statements, page 239; 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
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Mayweather Boxing + Fitness | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $503,400 | Costs more than 64% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $49,500 | Higher than 64% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 7% | Higher than 70% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 69 | More than 70% of franchises |
How much a Mayweather Boxing + Fitness franchise costs
Opening one Mayweather Boxing + Fitness costs an estimated $347,000 to $659,800. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are leasehold improvements ($40,000 to $200,000) and operating expenses and additional funds ($55,000 to $110,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,500 | ||
| Technology System | $37,000 | $42,000 | |
| Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment | $69,300 | $90,800 | |
| Real Estate | $7,400 | $30,000 | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $40,000 | $200,000 | |
| Sound Attenuation Study | $0 | $5,000 | |
| Utilities | $300 | $500 | |
| Signage | $10,000 | $20,000 | |
| Startup Inventory | $22,500 | ||
| Grand Opening Marketing | $33,000 | $43,000 | |
| Insurance | $4,500 | $5,000 | |
| Travel, Lodging and Meals for Initial Training Program | $2,500 | ||
| Business Licenses, Permits, Certifications, and Professional Fees | $16,000 | $39,000 | |
| Operating Expenses and Additional Funds | $55,000 | $110,000 | |
| Total | $347,000 | $659,800 | |
Source: MW Franchise Holdings International, LLC, 2024 filing, page 18
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness franchise fee
The franchise fee is $49,500. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: MW Franchise Holdings International, LLC, 2024 filing, page 10
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 7% of monthly gross revenue. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 1% of gross revenue, paid monthly. |
| Technology Fee | Currently $950 per month, but could increase as costs increase |
| Additional Training | $250 per person per day or costs of third- party charges. |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: MW Franchise Holdings International, LLC, 2024 filing, page 12
Other fees as filed, from pages 13–14. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures Mayweather Boxing + Fitness 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: MW Franchise Holdings International, LLC, 2024 filing, page 64
SBA loans to Mayweather Boxing + Fitness franchisees
Lenders approved 31 SBA 7(a) loans for Mayweather Boxing + Fitness franchisees from 2019 to 2025, $12.6M in all. Of the 14 that have ended, 10 were paid in full and 4 were charged off. The other 17 haven’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
Growth and closures
Share of franchised locations, 2023 / 2021–2023. Typical means the median: half of brands are above it, half below.
| Measure | Mayweather Boxing + Fitness | Typical gym brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| GrowthNet change in franchised locations | −2.9% / +240% | +3.2% / +36% | +1.2% / +10% |
| ClosuresTerminated, not renewed or stopped operating | 14% / 70% | 5.3% / 26% | 3.9% / 16% |
| Bought backLocations the franchisor took back | 1.4% / 15% | 0% / 0% | 0% / 0% |
Typical gym brand is the median of the 37 brands in gym franchises with three years of counts.
How Mayweather Boxing + Fitness compares
Of the 92 gym franchises on this site, Mayweather Boxing + Fitness is the 47th cheapest to open and the 20th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Mayweather Boxing + Fitness | Typical gym brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $347K | $342K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $660K | $653K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $50K | $50K | $40K |
| Royalty | 7% | 6.5% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| US locations | 69 | 17 | 21 |
| 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 | 10 (+10) | 1 | – | – |
| 2020 | 20 (+10) | 1 | – | – |
| 2021 | 50 (+30) | 3 | +34 | −4 |
| 2022 | 70 (+20) | 0 | +22 | −2 |
| 2023 | 68 (−2) | 1 | +9 | −11 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: fitness franchise costs and franchise failure rates.
Over 5 years, from the start of 2019 to the end of 2023, franchised locations went from 0 to 68 (+68). The earlier years come from the brand's 2022 filing.
Source: MW Franchise Holdings International, LLC, 2024 filing, page 65
2019–2020: MW Franchise Holdings International, LLC, 2022 filing, page 64
Where Mayweather Boxing + Fitness locations are
At the end of 2023, Mayweather Boxing + Fitness had locations in 23 states and territories. The most are in California, Texas and Florida.
- California16
- Texas12
- Florida6
- Georgia4
- Tennessee4
- Michigan3
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Texas | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Florida | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Georgia | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Tennessee | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Michigan | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Virginia | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Illinois | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Louisiana | 2 | 0 | 2 |
All 23 states
| Maryland | 2 |
|---|---|
| Nevada | 2 |
| New Jersey | 2 |
| Washington | 2 |
| Alabama | 1 |
| Arizona | 1 |
| Missouri | 1 |
| New York | 1 |
| Ohio | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 |
| South Carolina | 1 |
| Utah | 1 |
| Wyoming | 1 |
Source: MW Franchise Holdings International, LLC, 2024 filing, page 66
Who owns Mayweather Boxing + Fitness?
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness franchises are sold by MW Franchise Holdings International, LLC. It is a subsidiary of MW Fitness Holdings, LLC.
Famous part-owners of the franchisor: Floyd Mayweather Jr. (owns, as of 2024).
From MW Franchise Holdings International, LLC’s 2024 filing, page 6.
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 10. |
|---|---|
| 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: MW Franchise Holdings International, LLC, 2024 filing, litigation on page 10, bankruptcy on page 10
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness filings
A franchisor files a new disclosure each year it sells franchises. The figures on this page come from MW Franchise Holdings International, LLC’s 2024 filing, issued April 29, 2024; the earlier ones below are on record with the Minnesota Department of Commerce and the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository and fill in older location counts.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 filing | April 29, 2024 | Minnesota | Costs, fees and locations, 2021–2023 |
| 2022 filing | April 29, 2022 | NASAA depository | Locations, 2019–2020 |
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