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F45 Training

Brand Summary

With over 12 years of experience in the global fitness industry, we offer innovative, results-driven, science-backed approach to our three concepts spanning functional group training, Pilates, and yoga using time-optimized workouts led by certified trainers. Together with our family of franchisees, we are proud to be rated the #1 Gym Chain in the US by our members, as recognized by Men's Journal and listed in Entrepreneur’s 2025 Franchise 500. All of our concepts are Proven and Science Backed workouts to support your health and fitness goals.

Brand Superpowers

Official HYROX Global Training Partner

Most Innovative Fitness & Wellness Companies '25 - Athletech

Entrepreneur’s 2025 Franchise 500

“Best Circuit Workout” by Men’s Health 2024

No. 1 gym chain in the U.S. by Men's Journal in 2023

*THE NUMBERS

$309,200 - $734,100 Investment Range

449,585 Average Gross Sales

N/A Other Revenue

7% Royalty

Amount not to exceed the higher of 2% of Gross Sales and $200 per month. Brand Fund

$500,000 Financial Requirements

Business Basics Get to know the brand

The Stats What is the growth trajectory of the brand

Ideal Candidate What characteristics do the highest-performing franchisees have

Founder	Robert Deutsch, Adam Gilchrist
Home Office Location	Austin, Texas
Company Founded	2012
Began Franchising	2013
Industry	Wellness
Industry Size	$2 Trillion *Global Wellness Institute
Veteran Discount	Yes - 50% discount on franchise fee
Group Health Insurance	No

Business Basics Get to know the brand

Founder	Robert Deutsch, Adam Gilchrist
Home Office Location	Austin, Texas
Company Founded	2012
Began Franchising	2013
Industry	Wellness
Industry Size	$2 Trillion *Global Wellness Institute
Veteran Discount	Yes - 50% discount on franchise fee
Group Health Insurance	No

The Stats What is the growth trajectory of the brand

Company Units Open	5
Franchise Units Awarded All Time
Franchise Units Awarded Last 12 Months	87
Franchise Units Open	1532
Number of franchisees	496

Ideal Candidate What characteristics do the highest-performing franchisees have

Desire to scale / multi-unit ownership
Passion to Help People
Values Outstanding Customer Service
Community Centric
Business Acumen
Passion for health/wellness

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

DO THEY OFFER FINANCING TO HELP BUY THE FRANCHISE?

Third party

WHAT KIND OF TECHNOLOGY DO THEY HAVE IN PLACE?

Scheduling and CRM

DO THEY OFFER FLEXIBLE OWNERSHIP?

Yes

DO THEY OFFER A DISCOUNT TO VETERANS?

Yes - 50% discount on franchise fee

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