Power Locker franchise
2026 filing · July 24, 2026Growing
Power Locker at a glance
A vending business placing machines stocked with sports nutrition snacks and drinks. At the end of 2025 there were 90 Power Locker locations in the US, 7 franchised and 83 company-owned, so most are run by the company itself.
The business
- Industry
- Retail
- Franchisor
- Power Locker USA Franchise Inc
- The company that sells the franchises
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $110K–$115K
- A single territory
- Franchise fee
- $35,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 10%
- 10% of gross revenue or a monthly minimum, whichever is greater, plus 2% to the brand fund and a $160 monthly technology fee
- Brand fund
- 2%
- 2% of gross revenue, paid monthly
- Agreement length
- 5 years
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 90
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 7
- Company-owned
- 83
- Change in 2 years
- +7
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
- States
- 3
- Most in New Jersey, Michigan and Texas
From Power Locker USA Franchise Inc’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Power Locker among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Power Locker | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $112,500 | Costs less than 85% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $35,000 | Lower than 61% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 10% | Higher than 95% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 90 | More than 75% of franchises |
How much a Power Locker franchise costs
Opening a single territory costs an estimated $109,700 to $115,300. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are power locker vending units ($52,500) and initial franchise fee ($35,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $35,000 | ||
| Initial Training Expenses | $150 | $1,450 | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $0 | $200 | |
| Computer Systems | $0 | $1,000 | |
| Power Locker Vending Units | $52,500 | ||
| Initial Inventory | $5,000 | ||
| Grand Opening Marketing | $5,000 | ||
| Business Licenses and Permits | $250 | $750 | |
| Professional Fees | $2,000 | $4,000 | |
| Insurance | $1,800 | $2,400 | |
| Additional Funds – 3 months | $8,000 | ||
| Total | $109,700 | $115,300 | |
Source: Power Locker USA Franchise Inc, 2026 filing, page 14
Power Locker franchise fee
The franchise fee is $35,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Power Locker USA Franchise Inc, 2026 filing, page 9
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 10% of gross revenue or a monthly minimum, whichever is greater, plus 2% to the brand fund and a $160 monthly technology fee. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross revenue, paid monthly. |
| System Technology Fee | $160, subject to increase |
| Transfer Fee | The greater of $10,000 or 10% of the sale price |
| Additional Training - Courses | Up to $500 per person, plus the cost of travel, meals, lodging, etc. |
| Required Minimum Expenditure for Local Marketing and Advertising | $90 per unit per month |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Power Locker USA Franchise Inc, 2026 filing, page 10
Other fees as filed, from pages 10–11. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures Power Locker 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: Power Locker USA Franchise Inc, 2026 filing, page 34
How Power Locker compares
Of the 302 retail franchises on this site, Power Locker is the 61st cheapest to open and the 102nd largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Power Locker | Typical retail brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $110K | $198K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $115K | $425K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $35K | $35K | $40K |
| Royalty | 10% | 5.7% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| US locations | 90 | 38 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 187 of 302 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 302 brands in retail franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 41 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 (0) | 64 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 (+7) | 83 | – | – |
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: franchise failure rates.
Source: Power Locker USA Franchise Inc, 2026 filing, page 35
Where Power Locker locations are
At the end of 2025, Power Locker had franchised locations in 3 states. The most are in New Jersey, Michigan and Texas.
- New Jersey4
- Michigan2
- Texas1
| State | Franchised |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 4 |
| Michigan | 2 |
| Texas | 1 |
Source: Power Locker USA Franchise Inc, 2026 filing, page 35
Who owns Power Locker?
Power Locker franchises are sold by Power Locker USA Franchise Inc.
From Power Locker USA Franchise Inc’s 2026 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: Power Locker USA Franchise Inc, 2026 filing, litigation on page 9, bankruptcy on page 9
Power Locker filings
The figures on this page come from Power Locker USA Franchise Inc’s 2026 filing, issued July 24, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | July 24, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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