Source: Franopolis9Round
9Round is a fitness and kickboxing franchise that enables franchise owners to operate gyms. The business serves people in local communities seeking to pursue fitness goals through its workout offering. Franchise locations use 1,500 to 2,500 square feet of space and can operate under a 24-hour model. 9Round provides franchise owners with ongoing marketing, coaching, and business support.
The Business
SourcesThe current franchisor began offering franchises in April 2009.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
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The current franchisor was formed on December 15, 2008 as a South Carolina limited liability company.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor’s affiliate, H&S Empire LLC (“H&S”), operated two (2) businesses of the type you will operate since 2013, which were located in Greenville and Simpsonville, South Carolina.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
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We have been offering franchises of the type described in this disclosure document since April 2009.
We are a South Carolina limited liability company formed on December 15, 2008.
Source NotesOur affiliate, H&S Empire LLC (“H&S”), operated two (2) businesses of the type you will operate since 2013, which were located in Greenville and Simpsonville, South Carolina.
What It Costs
SourcesYour location, business format and operating plan can change the total.
Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Funds — three months | $25,000 to $61,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Additional Funds – three (3) months 19 $25,000 to $61,000 |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Grand Opening Marketing 8 $20,000 |
| Travel, Lodging and Meals for Initial Training Program | $1,000 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Travel, Lodging and Meals for Initial Training Program 17 $1,000 to $4,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $10,000 to $110,200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Leasehold Improvements 5 $10,000 to $110,200 |
| Customized managed network system | $2,600 to $3,600 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Customized managed network system $2,600 to $3,600 |
| Total | $160,449 to $390,300 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Total 20 $160,449 to $390,300 |
| Lease Deposits, Utilities, and Insurance | $2,000 to $7,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Lease Deposits, Utilities, and Insurance 4 $2,000 to $7,500 |
| Exterior Signage | $2,000 to $12,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Exterior Signage 12 $2,000 to $12,000 |
| Shipping and Handling | $4,000 to $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Shipping and Handling (for the Grand Opening Marketing Materials, Opening Equipment and Inventory Package, and daily workout screens system) $4,000 to $6,000 |
| Computer, Technology, and Sound System | $4,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Computer, Technology, and Sound System 2 $4,000 to $5,000 |
| Business Licenses and Other Professional Fees | $400 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Business Licenses and Other Professional Fees 18 $400 to $1,500 |
| Opening Equipment and Inventory Package | $39,800 to $41,700 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Opening Equipment and Inventory Package 9 $39,800 to $41,700 |
| Free Weight Station Package | $0 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Free Weight Station Package 10 $0 to $5,000 |
| Cable Machine Package | $0 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Cable Machine Package 10 $0 to $3,000 |
| Sound Proofing (optional) | $0 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Sound Proofing (optional) 7 $0 to $10,000 |
| Digital Advertising Screen (optional) | $0 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Digital Advertising Screen (optional) 11 $0 to $1,500 |
| Heart Rate Zone System | $1,400 to $2,400 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Heart Rate Zone System 13 $1,400 to $2,400 |
| Low Voltage Data | $2,000 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Low Voltage Data 15 $2,000 to $10,000 |
| Leasehold Finishes and Fixtures | $6,000 to $25,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Leasehold Finishes and Fixtures 6 $6,000 to $25,000 |
| Daily workout screens system | $12,000 to $16,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Daily workout screens system 14 $12,000 to $16,000 |
| Security System | $13,000 to $17,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Security System 3 $13,000 to $17,000 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $14,900 to $19,900 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Initial Franchise Fee 1 $14,900 to $19,900 |
| Stretching Station Package | $0 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Stretching Station Package 10 $0 to $2,500 |
| Body composition analyzer | $349 to $5,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Body composition analyzer 16 $349 to $5,500 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Marketing & Advertising
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Brand Building Fund Fee $250 or 2% of Net Sales, whichever is greater, per month. Monthly. Subject to CPI increase.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 · Item 6
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance | Insurance $135 to $270 per month. Monthly or annually. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Shipping and handling | You will pay us a sum of $1,750 to $3,000 before you open your Center for shipping and handling for both Grand Opening Marketing Materials and Opening Equipment and Inventory Package. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Administrative Fee | Administrative Fee $250 per enforcement effort (i.e. written or verbal notification and follow up). Upon demand. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Renewal Fee — 2026 reduced fee | Renewal Fee 25% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee; for the 2026 calendar year, we are offering a reduced renewal fee of $1,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Initial Franchise Fee — new single Center | If you are acquiring franchise rights for a new, single Center, the Initial Franchise Fee is $19,900. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Graphic Design Fee | Graphic Design Fee 7 $100 per hour. As incurred. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Liquidated Damages — unauthorized services | For offering unauthorized services, an amount equal to 100% of gross revenues derived from the offering of services. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Initial Franchise Fee — Veteran’s Program | If you are a veteran or a former member of the U.S. Armed Forces and were honorably discharged (you must provide us with a copy of your DD214), we will reduce your Initial Franchise Fee for your first Center only by fifteen percent (15%) for an Initial Franchise Fee of $16,915 for your first Center (“Veteran Discount”). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Management Fee | Management Fee 5% of the Center’s gross revenues, plus reimbursement of our reasonable costs and expenses. Upon demand. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Transfer Fee | Transfer Fee $5,000 for existing Franchisees acquiring an existing Center $10,000 for new Franchisees acquiring an existing Center Upon assignment application. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Initial Franchise Fee — Box within a Box, existing franchisee | If you are an existing Franchisee signing a Franchise Agreement for a single Center contained within the big box fitness facility, you will pay us an Initial Franchisee Fee of $14,900. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Personal training onboarding — additional Center | You will pay us a fee to onboard personal training services, including access to a dedicated personal training database, is $500 for the first Center and $200 for each additional Center. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Liquidated Damages — cessation or termination | For ceasing operations or committing a default that results in termination of your franchise rights, the lesser of $20,000 or the estimated present value of monthly fees through the end of the franchise term; | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Additional email address | Each additional address is currently $5 per month per email address. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Royalty Fee — initial period for acquired existing Center | If you acquire an existing Center, we will reduce the Royalty Fee to $300 or 3% of Net Sales, whichever is greater, for the initial six (6) months following the effective date of the Franchise Agreement. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Ongoing Training | Ongoing Training $99 to $500 per person plus your travel expenses. If our representative provides additional training at your Center, we may require you to reimburse our related travel and lodging costs for our representative. Upon demand. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Employee Transfer Fee | Employee Transfer Fee $7,500 for an existing manager or trainer who worked for an existing Franchisee for at least 6 months Upon assignment application. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Personal training onboarding — first Center | You will pay us a fee to onboard personal training services, including access to a dedicated personal training database, is $500 for the first Center and $200 for each additional Center. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Live Training Event Tickets | Live Training Event Tickets 6 Will vary under the circumstances (currently $99 to $199 per franchise owner). Annual, if held in place of Convention, or as incurred. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Assignment Fee | Assignment Fee $500 Upon application to assign your Franchise Agreement. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Initial Franchise Fee — Box within a Box, new franchisee | If you are a new Franchisee signing a Franchise Agreement for a single Center contained within the big box fitness facility, you will pay us an Initial Franchisee Fee of $19,900. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Convention Tickets | Convention Tickets 5 Will vary under the circumstances (currently $399 per franchise owner). Annual, upon demand. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Supplier Review Fee | Supplier Review Fee Our costs and expenses, which we expect will range from $1,000 to $5,000, but may exceed this range depending on the product. As incurred. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Equipment and Inventory Package — portion purchased from franchisor | You must purchase an Equipment and Inventory Package ranging from $39,800 to $41,700, including $25,000 that you will purchase from us. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Technology Fee | Technology Fee 4 $499 per month. Monthly. The fee may be collected through billing software. Subject to CPI increase. In addition, we may increase this fee annually up to 10%. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Initial Franchise Fee — Step Up Program, additional Center | If you later would like to acquire franchise rights as part of our Step Up Program, the total Initial Franchise Fee for the second Center, and for each additional Center, is $14,900 (a discount of $5,000 for each Center). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Liquidated Damages — unauthorized products | For selling unauthorized products, an amount equal to 70% of gross revenues derived from the sale; | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Brand Building Fund Fee | Brand Building Fund Fee $250 or 2% of Net Sales, whichever is greater, per month. Monthly. Subject to CPI increase. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Relocation Fee | Relocation Fee $1,500 to $5,000. Upon application to relocate your Center. Payable when you relocate your Center. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Interest — California supplement | Interest 12% per annum or the highest lawful interest rate in California, currently 10% per annum Upon demand Payable only if you fail to pay amounts owed to us when due. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 68 |
| Local Advertising Spend, Local Marketing Fund, or Cooperative Advertising Contribution | Local Advertising Spend, Local Marketing Fund, or Cooperative Advertising 3 Contribution The higher of 8% of gross revenue or $4,500 per rolling three (3)-month period. 3 Monthly. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Grand opening marketing — portion payable to franchisor | You must spend a minimum of $20,000 on grand opening marketing we require, including $3,000 that may be paid directly to us. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesSee how the disclosed startup costs fit your cash, reserves, and financing plans.
Your Role As An Owner
SourcesDuring the term of the Franchise Agreement, you (if franchisee is an individual) or your general manager must devote sufficient time and best efforts to the management of the Center.
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Source NotesDuring the term of the Franchise Agreement, you (if franchisee is an individual) or your general manager must devote sufficient time and best efforts to the management of the Center.
Training & Support
SourcesTraining is held at either at the franchisor’s corporate headquarters (currently, Simpsonville, South Carolina) or a location nearby in Greenville County, South Carolina.
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Source NotesTraining is held at either at our corporate headquarters (currently, Simpsonville, South Carolina) or a location nearby in Greenville County, South Carolina.
Franchisor Financing
SourcesIf financing is offered, the financial institution independently establishes the amount, terms, interest rate and duration.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 · Item 10 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
The franchisor may periodically arrange with third party finance companies or banks to make financing programs available to franchisees.
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If financing is offered, the financial institution independently establishes the amount, terms, interest rate and duration.
Source NotesWe may periodically arrange with third party finance companies or banks to make financing programs available to franchisees.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2023
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Total At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 275 | 4 | 279 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 56 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
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2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2023 365 275 -90
Company Owned 2023 6 4 -2
SourcesTotal Outlets 2023 371 279 -92
Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
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01The Business And Its Ownership
The current franchisor began offering franchises in April 2009.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
The current franchisor was formed on December 15, 2008 as a South Carolina limited liability company.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor’s affiliate, H&S Empire LLC (“H&S”), operated two (2) businesses of the type you will operate since 2013, which were located in Greenville and Simpsonville, South Carolina.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
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We have been offering franchises of the type described in this disclosure document since April 2009.
We are a South Carolina limited liability company formed on December 15, 2008.
Source NotesOur affiliate, H&S Empire LLC (“H&S”), operated two (2) businesses of the type you will operate since 2013, which were located in Greenville and Simpsonville, South Carolina.
02The Leadership Team
The leadership team listed in the FDD includes Jackie Coan (Director of International Support), Brian Burke (Sr. Director of Franchise Development), Marcus Callis (Sr. Director of Distribution and Warehouse) and Shannon Hudson (Founder, Board Member, and Manager (Director)).
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Director of International Support: Jackie Coan
Sr. Director of Franchise Development: Brian Burke
Sr. Director of Distribution and Warehouse: Marcus Callis
Source NotesFounder, Board Member, and Manager (Director): Shannon Hudson
03Disclosed Legal Proceedings
This FDD reports no litigation that requires disclosure under Item 3.
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Source NotesNo litigation is required to be disclosed in this Item.
04Bankruptcy Disclosure
This FDD reports no bankruptcy matters that require disclosure under Item 4.
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Source NotesNo bankruptcy information is required to be disclosed in this Item.
05Fees Paid To Get Started
For one new center, the initial franchise fee is $19,900.
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Source NotesIf you are acquiring franchise rights for a new, single Center, the Initial Franchise Fee is $19,900.
07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $160,449 to $390,300. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
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Source NotesTotal 20 $160,449 to $390,300
08Suppliers And Required Purchases
You must construct and equip your Center according to the franchisor’s approved design, specifications, and standards.
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You also must maintain and communicate at all times and for all business purposes through an email address provided by the franchisor’s approved vendor.
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You must pay the reasonable cost of the inspection and evaluation and the actual cost of the test.
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You must construct and equip your Center according to our approved design, specifications, and standards.
You also must maintain and communicate at all times and for all business purposes through an email address provided by our approved vendor.
Source NotesYou must pay the reasonable cost of the inspection and evaluation and the actual cost of the test.
10Financing Offered By The Franchisor
If financing is offered, the financial institution independently establishes the amount, terms, interest rate and duration.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 · Item 10 · View Source
The franchisor may periodically arrange with third party finance companies or banks to make financing programs available to franchisees.
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If financing is offered, the financial institution independently establishes the amount, terms, interest rate and duration.
Source NotesWe may periodically arrange with third party finance companies or banks to make financing programs available to franchisees.
11Support, Training And Advertising
Training is held at either at the franchisor’s corporate headquarters (currently, Simpsonville, South Carolina) or a location nearby in Greenville County, South Carolina.
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Source NotesTraining is held at either at our corporate headquarters (currently, Simpsonville, South Carolina) or a location nearby in Greenville County, South Carolina.
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
You must keep confidential during and after the term of the Franchise Agreement all proprietary information, including but not limited to the manuals.
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Source NotesYou must keep confidential during and after the term of the Franchise Agreement all proprietary information, including but not limited to the manuals.
15Owner Participation
During the term of the Franchise Agreement, you (if franchisee is an individual) or your general manager must devote sufficient time and best efforts to the management of the Center.
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Source NotesDuring the term of the Franchise Agreement, you (if franchisee is an individual) or your general manager must devote sufficient time and best efforts to the management of the Center.
16Products And Services You Can Sell
The franchisor has the unlimited right to change the types of authorized services you may offer.
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Source NotesWe have the unlimited right to change the types of authorized services you may offer.
18Public Figures
The franchisor currently uses no public figure to promote the franchise, but says it may choose to use social media influencers to promote 9ROUND in the future.
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Source NotesWe currently do not use any public figure to promote our franchise; however, in the future and in our sole discretion, we may use social media influencers to promote the 9ROUND brand.
19Reported Business Results
The franchisor does not provide claims about future franchisee financial results or past results of its company-owned or franchised locations.
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Source NotesWe do not make any representations about a franchisee’s future financial performance or the past financial performance of company-owned or franchised outlets.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2023, the FDD reports 275 franchised locations and 4 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
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