VOLOFIT franchise
2022 filing · April 19, 2022Growing
VOLOFIT at a glance
A boutique fitness studio running small-group functional training built on strength, endurance, agility and power. At the end of 2021 there were 4 VOLOFIT locations in the US, all franchised.
The business
- Franchisor
- VOLOFIT Franchising, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Current franchisor selling since
- 2020
- 2 years of selling franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Typical size
- 2,400–3,000 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $374K–$580K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $45,000
- For each of the first two franchises; less for later ones
- Royalty
- 7%
- 7% of gross sales, paid weekly
- Brand fund
- 2%
- 2% of gross sales, paid weekly
- Renewal fee
- $7,500
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Limited
- Limited protection
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2021
- 4
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 4
- Company-owned
- 0
- Change in 3 years
- +4
- Franchised locations, 2019–2021
- States
- 4
- Most in Arizona, Minnesota and North Carolina
Support and records
From VOLOFIT Franchising, LLC’s 2022 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
VOLOFIT among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | VOLOFIT | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $476,600 | Costs more than 62% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $45,000 | Higher than 55% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 7% | Higher than 70% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 4 | Fewer than 74% of franchises |
How much a VOLOFIT franchise costs
Opening one VOLOFIT costs an estimated $373,500 to $579,700. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are architectural design, permitting, engineering and leasehold improvements ($94,500 to $192,000) and turn-key studio package ($130,000 to $170,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $45,000 | ||
| Architectural Design, Permitting, Engineering and Leasehold Improvements | $94,500 | $192,000 | |
| Turn-key Studio Package | $130,000 | $170,000 | |
| Pre-Opening Assistance Fee | $0 | $10,000 | |
| Signage | $12,000 | $21,000 | |
| Security Deposit | $0 | $14,000 | |
| Opening Inventory and Supplies | $6,000 | $7,500 | |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $35,000 | $50,000 | |
| Training Expenses | $5,500 | $7,000 | |
| Professional Fees, Permits and Licenses | $5,000 | $6,500 | |
| Insurance Premium | $5,500 | $6,700 | |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $35,000 | $50,000 | |
| Total | $373,500 | $579,700 | |
Source: VOLOFIT Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 17
VOLOFIT franchise fee
The franchise fee is $45,000, for each of the first two franchises; less for later ones. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: VOLOFIT Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 12
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 7% of gross sales, paid weekly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross sales, paid weekly. |
| Technology Fee | Currently $950 per month |
| Transfer Fee (Franchise Agreement) | $10,000 |
| Renewal Fee (Franchise Agreement) | $7,500 |
| Additional training | $1,000 to $7,500 |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: VOLOFIT Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, pages 13 and 14
Other fees as filed, from pages 14–16. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures VOLOFIT 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: VOLOFIT Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 49
SBA loans to VOLOFIT franchisees
Lenders approved 5 SBA 7(a) loans for VOLOFIT franchisees from 2021 to 2024, $1.49M in all. One was charged off; none has been paid in full. The other 4 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
How VOLOFIT compares
Of the 92 gym franchises on this site, VOLOFIT is the 55th cheapest to open and the 67th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | VOLOFIT | Typical gym brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $374K | $342K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $580K | $653K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $45K | $50K | $40K |
| Royalty | 7% | 6.5% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| US locations | 4 | 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) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 (+1) | 0 | +1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 (+3) | 0 | +3 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: VOLOFIT Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 50
Where VOLOFIT locations are
At the end of 2021, VOLOFIT had franchised locations in 4 states. The most are in Arizona, Minnesota and North Carolina.
- Arizona1
- Minnesota1
- North Carolina1
- Pennsylvania1
| State | Franchised |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 1 |
| Minnesota | 1 |
| North Carolina | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 |
Source: VOLOFIT Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 51
Who owns VOLOFIT?
VOLOFIT franchises are sold by VOLOFIT Franchising, LLC.
From VOLOFIT Franchising, LLC’s 2022 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: VOLOFIT Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, litigation on page 11, bankruptcy on page 12
VOLOFIT filings
The figures on this page come from VOLOFIT Franchising, LLC’s 2022 filing, issued April 19, 2022, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 filing | April 19, 2022 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2019–2021 |
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