How much does a 9Round franchise cost?
Opening a 9Round franchise takes a total initial investment of $160,449 to $390,300, according to the brand's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. That FDD makes no Item 19 financial performance representation, so it discloses no earnings figures at all.
The FDD franchises 9ROUND Centers. Category: Fitness.
Item 7
What it costs to open a 9Round franchise
The franchisor's own estimated initial investment, as disclosed in its 2026 FDD. The total is $160,449 to $390,300. Each line below carries the FDD page it was read from.
Where the money goes
The largest costs are Leasehold Improvements ($10,000 to $110,200), Additional Funds – three (3) months ($25,000 to $61,000), and Opening Equipment and Inventory Package ($39,800 to $41,700). Together they make up about 55% of the high-end estimate.
The initial franchise fee is $14,900 to $19,900, about 9.3% of the low-end total.
Our arithmetic from the Item 7 table below.
| Expenditure | Low | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 | $14,900 | $19,900 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 |
| Computer, Technology, and Sound System2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 | $4,000 | $5,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 |
| Security System2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 | $13,000 | $17,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 |
| Lease Deposits, Utilities, and Insurance2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 | $2,000 | $7,500 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 |
| Leasehold Improvements2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 | $10,000 | $110,200 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 |
| Leasehold Finishes and Fixtures2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 | $6,000 | $25,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 |
| Sound Proofing (optional)2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 | $0 | $10,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 |
| Grand Opening Marketing2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15-16 | $20,000 | $20,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15-16 |
| Opening Equipment and Inventory Package2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 | $39,800 | $41,700 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 |
| Stretching Station Package2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 | $0 | $2,500 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 |
| Free Weight Station Package2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 | $0 | $5,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 |
| Cable Machine Package2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 | $0 | $3,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 |
| Digital Advertising Screen (optional)2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 | $0 | $1,500 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 |
| Exterior Signage2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 | $2,000 | $12,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 |
| Heart Rate Zone System2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 |
| Daily workout screens system2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 | $12,000 | $16,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 |
| Low Voltage Data2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 | $2,000 | $10,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 |
| Customized managed network system2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 | $2,600 | $3,600 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 |
| Body composition analyzer2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 | $349 | $5,500 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 |
| Shipping and Handling (for the Grand Opening Marketing Materials, Opening Equipment and Inventory Package, and daily workout screens system)2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 | $4,000 | $6,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 |
| Travel, Lodging and Meals for Initial Training Program2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 | $1,000 | $4,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 |
| Business Licenses and Other Professional Fees2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 17 | $400 | $1,500 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 17 |
| Additional Funds – three (3) months2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 17 | $25,000 | $61,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 17 |
| Total estimated initial investment2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15-17 | $160,449 | $390,300 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15-17 |
Source 9Round, 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15-17, via Public FDD bucket (storage.googleapis.com/franchiseindx_fdds) (source record). Figures read and verified 2026-10-12.
Item 19
What 9Round franchisees actually report earning
This brand's FDD publishes no Item 19.
We do not make any representations about a franchisee’s future financial performance or the past financial performance of company-owned or franchised outlets. We also do not authorize our employees or representatives to make any such representations either orally or in writing. However, if you are purchasing an existing outlet, we may provide you with the actual records of that outlet. If you receive any other financial performance information or projections of your future income, you should report it to the franchisor’s management by contacting: legal@strikingbrands.com, the Federal Trade Commission, and the appropriate state regulatory agencies.
Source 9Round, 2026 FDD, Item 19, p. 48, via Public FDD bucket (storage.googleapis.com/franchiseindx_fdds) (source record). Figures read and verified 2026-10-12.
Item 20
How many 9Round outlets there are, and how many closed
9Round ended 2025 with 143 franchised outlets and 1 company-owned outlet. In that year 3 franchised outlets opened and 59 left the system.
Three years at a glance
From 2023 through 2025, 9Round opened 11 franchised outlets and 228 outlets left the system. That is a net loss of 222, from 365 to 143 franchised outlets. Of the outlets that left, 183 were terminated, 19 were not renewed, and 26 closed for other reasons. Those openings and departures do not add up to that change, because the FDD's own Item 20 row for 2023 does not add up either. We publish the franchisor's figures exactly as printed; see the note under the table below.
On average, about 27% of franchised outlets left the system each year, roughly 1 in 4.
Our arithmetic from the FDD's Item 20 table below. "Left the system" counts every outlet the franchisor reports as terminated, not renewed, bought back, or closed for other reasons.
| Year | Start | Opened | Terminated | Non-renewed | Reacquired | Ceased, other | End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 199 | 3 | 49 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 143 | 2026 FDD, Item 20, p. 55 |
| 2024 | 275 | 4 | 66 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 199 | 2026 FDD, Item 20, p. 55 |
| 2023 | 365 | 4 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 2751 | 2026 FDD, Item 20, p. 55 |
Source 9Round, 2026 FDD, Item 20, p. 49-55, via Public FDD bucket (storage.googleapis.com/franchiseindx_fdds) (source record). Figures read and verified 2026-10-12.
Compare
How 9Round compares with other Fitness franchises
Measured against the 50 Fitness franchises on this site, using each brand's own FDD.
- Cost to open. The middle of 9Round's estimated range is $275,375. It costs less to open than 73% of Fitness franchises here.
- Outlets leaving each year. 27% for 9Round. That is higher than 93% of the 30 Fitness franchises with at least 10 outlets.
- Three-year growth. 9Round's franchised system shrank 61%. The typical Fitness franchise here grew 20%.
- Earnings disclosure. 35 of the 50 Fitness franchises here publish earnings figures in Item 19. 9Round is not one of them.
Our arithmetic from each brand's Item 7 and Item 20. Growth and departure comparisons leave out brands with fewer than 10 outlets, where one opening or closure distorts the figures. See every Fitness franchise side by side.
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