Sasquatch Strength franchise
2022 filing · October 1, 2022Growing
Sasquatch Strength at a glance
A strength training gym running coached group classes. At the end of 2021 there were 5 Sasquatch Strength locations in the US, 2 franchised and 3 company-owned, so most are run by the company itself.
The business
- Franchisor
- Sasquatch Strength Franchise LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Bellevue, Washington
- Typical size
- 2,800–3,800 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $360K–$493K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $45,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 6.5%
- 6.5% of gross revenues, paid weekly
- Brand fund
- 1%
- 1% of gross revenue, paid weekly
- Renewal fee
- See terms
- Fifteen percent (15%) of the then- current Initial Franchise Fee
- Agreement length
- 5 years
- Territory
- Limited
- Limited protection
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2021
- 5
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 2
- Company-owned
- 3
- Change in 3 years
- +2
- Franchised locations, 2019–2021
- States
- 1
- Most in Washington
From Sasquatch Strength Franchise LLC’s 2022 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Sasquatch Strength among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Sasquatch Strength | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $426,288 | Costs more than 57% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $45,000 | Higher than 55% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 6.5% | Higher than 68% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 5 | Fewer than 71% of franchises |
How much a Sasquatch Strength franchise costs
Opening one Sasquatch Strength costs an estimated $359,575 to $493,000. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are leasehold improvementsH) ($125,000 to $150,000) and additional funds - 6 months ($55,000 to $85,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $33,750 | $45,000 | |
| Training ExpensesB) | $1,000 | $1,500 | |
| Real PropertyC) | $3,125 | $10,000 | |
| Equipment | $48,000 | $52,000 | |
| Fixtures, other fixed assets, remodeling, and decorating costsE) | $17,000 | $22,000 | |
| Inventory to Begin OperatingF) | $3,500 | $5,000 | |
| Security Deposits, utility deposits, business licenses and other prepaid expensesG) | $5,000 | $15,000 | |
| Leasehold ImprovementsH) | $125,000 | $150,000 | |
| Architectural and EngineeringI) | $6,000 | $7,500 | |
| Computer Hardware & Software | $4,500 | $6,000 | |
| Signage | $12,500 | $14,500 | |
| Supplies & Misc. | $200 | $500 | |
| Launch Marketing | $38,000 | $66,000 | |
| Local MarketingJ) | $1,000 | $2,500 | |
| Additional TrainingK) | $0 | $1,000 | |
| InsuranceL) | $4,500 | $6,000 | |
| Legal & Accounting FeesM) | $1,500 | $3,500 | |
| Additional Funds - 6 months | $55,000 | $85,000 | |
| Total | $359,575 | $493,000 |
Source: Sasquatch Strength Franchise LLC, 2022 filing, page 15
Sasquatch Strength franchise fee
The franchise fee is $45,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Sasquatch Strength Franchise LLC, 2022 filing, page 8
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6.5% of gross revenues, paid weekly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 1% of gross revenue, paid weekly. |
| Technology Fee | $250 per week plus $7 per week per employee |
| Transfer | $7,500 |
| Renewal Fee | Fifteen percent (15%) of the then- current Initial Franchise Fee |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Sasquatch Strength Franchise LLC, 2022 filing, page 10
Other fees as filed, from pages 11–14. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures Sasquatch Strength 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: Sasquatch Strength Franchise LLC, 2022 filing, page 38
SBA loans to Sasquatch Strength franchisees
Lenders approved one SBA 7(a) loan for a Sasquatch Strength franchisee in 2021, for $255K. It was paid in full.
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 Sasquatch Strength compares
Of the 92 gym franchises on this site, Sasquatch Strength is the 51st cheapest to open and the 64th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Sasquatch Strength | Typical gym brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $360K | $342K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $493K | $653K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $45K | $50K | $40K |
| Royalty | 6.5% | 6.5% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| US locations | 5 | 17 | 21 |
| Closed or left per year | 0% | 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) | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 (+2) | 3 | +2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 (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: Sasquatch Strength Franchise LLC, 2022 filing, page 38
Where Sasquatch Strength locations are
At the end of 2021, Sasquatch Strength had locations in 1 state. The most are in Washington.
- Washington5
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Source: Sasquatch Strength Franchise LLC, 2022 filing, page 39
Who owns Sasquatch Strength?
Sasquatch Strength franchises are sold by Sasquatch Strength Franchise LLC.
From Sasquatch Strength Franchise 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 page 8. |
|---|---|
| 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: Sasquatch Strength Franchise LLC, 2022 filing, litigation on page 8, bankruptcy on page 8
Sasquatch Strength filings
The figures on this page come from Sasquatch Strength Franchise LLC’s 2022 filing, issued October 1, 2022, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 filing | October 1, 2022 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2019–2021 |
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