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How Much Does a The Exercise Coach Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A The Exercise Coach franchise costs between $259,840 and $389,970 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $49,500.

$259,840

Minimum Investment

$389,970

Maximum Investment

$49,500

Franchise Fee

The Exercise Coach Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $49,500

Fee Range $20,000 – $49,500

Item 7 Fee Estimate $49,500

The Exercise Coach Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a The Exercise Coach franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $49,500

Initial Franchise Fee At time you sign Franchise Agreement $49,500

Real Estate $8,100 – $90,000

Construction Before opening $0 – $65,000

Lease Deposit &Rent 6 (3 Months) Monthly (with security deposit paid before opening) $8,000 – $24,000

Utilities Deposits Before opening $100 – $1,000

Equipment & Assets $121,495 – $184,205

Equipment Package Before opening $107,645 – $155,690

Interior &Exterior Signage Before opening $2,300 – $8,000

Technology Systems Before opening $2,850 – $6,850

Decorating, Cleaning Station, Furniture, Fans &Furnishings Before opening $4,200 – $6,315

Opening Inventory Before opening $2,550 – $4,250

First Aid Equipment Before opening $1,350 – $2,100

Uniforms Before opening $600 – $1,000

Training $6,500 – $17,500

Initial Training Expenses During training $1,500 – $10,000

Initial Training Fee At time you sign Franchise Agreement $5,000

MUOTraining Fee 3 (applies to area developers) At time you sign Franchise Agreement $0 – $2,500

Working Capital & Reserves $30,000 – $45,000

Additional Funds 17 (3 months) $30,000 – $45,000

Other Costs $44,245 – $3,765

Grand Opening Marketing Commitment Grand Opening Period (pre- &post-opening) $29,195 – $43,275

Pre-opening Payroll Before opening $10,000 – $20,000

Professional Fees Before opening $4,000 – $5,240

Legal Fee Reimbursement 5 (lease review services) Before opening $0 – $3,500

Insurance Before opening $800 – $1,500

Business Licenses Before opening $250 – $750

Total Estimated Investment $259,840 – $389,970

How Does The Exercise Coach Compare to Other Health & Wellness Franchises?

The Exercise Coach's minimum investment of $259,840 is near the Health & Wellness industry median. The median minimum investment for Health & Wellness franchises is $241,400.

$259,840

The Exercise Coach Min

$241,400

Health & Wellness Median Min

$389,970

The Exercise Coach Max

$521,842

Health & Wellness Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a The Exercise Coach?

The total startup cost for a The Exercise Coach franchise ranges from $259,840 to $389,970, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Equipment & Assets at $121,495 to $184,205.

How much is the The Exercise Coach franchise fee?

The The Exercise Coach franchise fee is $49,500, with a range of $20,000 to $49,500 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2025 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is The Exercise Coach a good investment?

The Exercise Coach requires a total franchise investment of $259,840 to $389,970 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 57/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full The Exercise Coach franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a The Exercise Coach franchise owner make?

The Exercise Coach franchise locations report median gross sales of $279,023 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our The Exercise Coach franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.