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How Much Does a Hotworx Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Hotworx franchise costs between $252,200 and $901,440 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $19,950.

$252,200

Minimum Investment

$901,440

Maximum Investment

$19,950

Franchise Fee

Hotworx Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $19,950

Fee Range $14,950 – $19,950

Item 7 Fee Estimate $19,950

Hotworx Total Investment Breakdown

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

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $19,950

Initial Franchise Fee (1, 2, 18) $19,950

Real Estate $4,700 – $400,830

Leasehold Improvements (6, 18) $0 – $320,630

Utility, phone, real estate and real estate lease deposits (9, 18) $3,500 – $52,100

CAD Fee/Engineering, Architect Fees &Pre- Construction Coordination (7, 18) $1,200 – $28,100

Equipment & Assets $131,150 – $217,360

HOTWORXSauna, Software, and Workout Equipment (3, 18) $109,650 – $185,860

Other Required Studio Equipment, Software, Staff Uniforms, and Furniture (4, 18) $21,500 – $31,500

Training $0 – $3,900

Out-of-Pocket initial training expenses, including travel and lodging (15, 18) $0 – $3,900

Working Capital & Reserves $35,500 – $54,500

Additional funds during startup period, such as for first three months, initial operations, and working capital (14, 18) $35,500 – $54,500

Other Costs $60,900 – $204,900

Subtotal $252,200 – $580,810

Trade Dress Items and Finish Out (8, 18) $17,500 – $55,000

Wholesale Goods/Inventory to begin operating (12, 18) $20,000 – $38,000

Other Required Studio Components (5, 18) $12,000 – $32,100

SBA Loan Packaging Fees &Closing Costs $0 – $22,500

Professional Fees (13, 18) $1,000 – $22,100

Printing, Marketing and Advertising (11, 18) $10,000 – $21,500

Insurance initial payment (10, 18) $400 – $13,700

Total Estimated Investment $252,200 – $901,440

How Does Hotworx Compare to Other Health & Wellness Franchises?

Hotworx's minimum investment of $252,200 is above the Health & Wellness industry median. The median minimum investment for Health & Wellness franchises is $227,075.

$252,200

Hotworx Min

$227,075

Health & Wellness Median Min

$901,440

Hotworx Max

$495,125

Health & Wellness Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Hotworx?

The total startup cost for a Hotworx franchise ranges from $252,200 to $901,440, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $4,700 to $400,830.

How much is the Hotworx franchise fee?

The Hotworx franchise fee is $19,950, with a range of $14,950 to $19,950 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 Hotworx a good investment?

Hotworx requires a total franchise investment of $252,200 to $901,440 and scores Legal Risk: 85/100, Training: 50/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Hotworx franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Hotworx franchise owner make?

Hotworx's 2025 FDD does not include Item 19 financial performance data, so franchise owner earnings figures are not publicly available from this source.

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