Source: FranopolisCRUNCH
The Business
SourcesThe franchisor has not previously conducted a business of the type you will operate, and the franchisor began offering franchises for sale in April 2010.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 · Item 1 · View Source
Read More About The Business
The franchisor is a Delaware limited liability company, organized on August 18, 2009.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 1 · View Source
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We have not previously conducted a business of the type you will operate, and we began offering franchises for sale in April 2010.
Source NotesWe are a Delaware limited liability company, organized on August 18, 2009.
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Crunch Select Model - Initial Franchise Fee | $35,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 Initial Franchise Fee (2) $35,000 |
| Crunch Fitness Model - Initial Franchise Fee | $35,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Initial Franchise Fee (2) $35,000 |
| Crunch Select Model - Professional Fees | $20,000 to $60,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 Professional Fees (10) $20,000 to $60,000 |
| Crunch Select Model - Insurance | $15,000 to $35,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 Insurance (14) $15,000 to $35,000 |
| Crunch Select Model - Training Expenses | $4,000 to $8,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 Training Expenses (3) $4,000 to $8,000 |
| Crunch Fitness Model total investment | $2,147,500 to $5,367,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Totals $2,147,500 to $5,367,000 |
| Crunch Fitness Model - Permitting Fees | $5,000 to $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Permitting Fees $5,000 to $15,000 |
| Crunch Select Model - Construction Extension Fee | $0 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 Construction Extension Fee (15) $0 to $20,000 |
| Crunch Fitness Model - Professional Fees | $20,000 to $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Professional Fees (10) $20,000 to $50,000 |
| Crunch Select Model - Architect Fees | $35,000 to $60,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 Architect Fees $35,000 to $60,000 |
| Crunch Select Model - Signs | $25,000 to $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 Signs (11) $25,000 to $50,000 |
| Crunch Select Model total investment | $3,192,500 to $5,277,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 Totals $3,192,500 to $5,277,000 |
| Crunch Fitness Model - Construction Extension Fee | $0 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Construction Extension Fee (15) $0 to $20,000 |
| Crunch Select Model - Additional Funds | $45,000 to $300,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 Additional Funds (16) - Three months of operations $45,000 to $300,000 |
| Crunch Fitness Model - Opening Inventory | $8,000 to $16,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Opening Inventory (7) $8,000 to $16,000 |
| Crunch Fitness Model - Office equipment, technology system, furniture graphics package and supplies | $100,000 to $200,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Office equipment, technology system, furniture graphics package and supplies (12) $100,000 to $200,000 |
| Crunch Fitness Model - Training Expenses | $4,000 to $8,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Training Expenses (3) $4,000 to $8,000 |
| Crunch Fitness Model - Insurance | $15,000 to $35,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Insurance (14) $15,000 to $35,000 |
| Crunch Fitness Model - Initial Advertising | $45,000 to $75,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Initial Advertising (13) $45,000 to $75,000 |
| Crunch Fitness Model - Leasehold Improvements | $950,000 to $3,000,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Leasehold Improvements (5) $950,000 to $3,000,000 |
| Crunch Select Model - Utility payments, business licenses, surety bonding and pre-paid expenses | $30,000 to $100,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 Utility payments, business licenses, surety bonding (if required) and pre-paid expenses (9) $30,000 to $100,000 |
| Crunch Fitness Model - Architect Fees | $35,000 to $60,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Architect Fees $35,000 to $60,000 |
| Crunch Select Model - Site Selection Travel Expenses | $500 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 Site Selection Travel Expenses (8) $500 to $3,000 |
| Crunch Select Model - Opening Inventory | $8,000 to $16,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 Opening Inventory (7) $8,000 to $16,000 |
| Crunch Fitness Model - Site Selection Travel Expenses | $500 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Site Selection Travel Expenses (8) $500 to $3,000 |
| Crunch Select Model - Office equipment, technology system, furniture graphics package and supplies | $75,000 to $150,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 Office equipment, technology system, furniture graphics package and supplies (12) $75,000 to $150,000 |
| Crunch Select Model - Permitting Fees | $5,000 to $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 Permitting Fees $5,000 to $15,000 |
| Crunch Select Model - Leasehold Improvements | $2,000,000 to $3,000,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 Leasehold Improvements (5) $2,000,000 to $3,000,000 |
| Crunch Fitness Model - Signs | $25,000 to $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Signs (11) $25,000 to $50,000 |
| Crunch Fitness Model - Additional Funds | $25,000 to $200,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Additional Funds (16) - Three months of operations $25,000 to $200,000 |
| Crunch Select Model - Fitness equipment, fixtures, other fixed assets | $850,000 to $1,350,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 Fitness equipment, fixtures, other fixed assets (6) $850,000 to $1,350,000 |
| Crunch Fitness Model - Utility payments, business licenses, surety bonding and pre-paid expenses | $30,000 to $100,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Utility payments, business licenses, surety bonding (if required) and pre-paid expenses (9) $30,000 to $100,000 |
| Crunch Select Model - Initial Advertising | $45,000 to $75,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 Initial Advertising (13) $45,000 to $75,000 |
| Crunch Fitness Model - Fitness equipment, fixtures, other fixed assets | $850,000 to $1,500,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Fitness equipment, fixtures, other fixed assets (6) $850,000 to $1,500,000 |
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
- Initial Franchise Fee
View Disclosed Terms
The Initial Franchise Fee is $35,000 regardless of whether you will open a Crunch Fitness or a Crunch Select health club
2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 · Item 5
Review Fee Sources- Royalty
- Royalty 5.0% of monthly Gross Sales.
View Disclosed Terms
- Marketing & Advertising
View Disclosed Terms
Brand Marketing Fund Contribution 2% of monthly Gross Sales but we have the right to charge a pro rata share of actual marketing expenses instead.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 · Item 6
Review Fee Sources
Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Online Enrollment Processing | Online Enrollment Processing Currently $5 per enrollment | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Re-Inspection Fee | Re-Inspection Fee $1,000, plus all our travel expenses. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Administrative Fee | Administrative Fee $1,000 per default. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Technology and IT Support Services Monthly Fee | Technology and IT Support Services Currently $75 per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Interest | Interest Lesser of 18% per annum or the highest rate permitted by applicable state law. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Trade Dress Non-Compliance Fee | Trade Dress Non-Compliance Fee $250/day for continued non-compliance with Trade Dress requirements following notice and cure period. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Renewal Fee | Renewal Fee Then current renewal fee, currently $15,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | The Initial Franchise Fee is $35,000 regardless of whether you will open a Crunch Fitness or a Crunch Select health club | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Group Fitness Training | Group Fitness Training (minimum three days) - $1,500 Plus travel expenses. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Transfer Fee | For Franchise Agreements: $10,000 if there is a Change in Control, or $1,000 if there is no Change in Control, and in each case, our actual cost, including legal fees, if higher. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Unauthorized Product/Service Fee | Unauthorized Product/Service Fee $250/day that you sell or give away any unauthorized products or services. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Offer of Securities | Offer of Securities $50,000 for a public offering, $25,000 for a private offering, or a higher amount that covers our costs to review. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Audit Costs | We estimate audit costs to be between $5,000 to $20,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Document Review Fee | Document Review Fee $1,500 or, if higher, our legal fees. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Brand Marketing Fund Contribution | Brand Marketing Fund Contribution 2% of monthly Gross Sales but we have the right to charge a pro rata share of actual marketing expenses instead. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Development Fee | The Development Fee for each Crunch Fitness or Crunch Select health club required to be established under the Development Schedule in your Area Development Agreement is $35,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Royalty | Royalty 5.0% of monthly Gross Sales. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Unauthorized Operations Fee | Unauthorized Operations Fee $1,000/per day. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Sales & Operations Training | Sales & Operations training – Currently $500 per day, plus all our travel expenses. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Remodel Equipment | Remodel Equipment $250,000 to $1,500,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Multi-Unit Fee | The Multi-Unit Fee for each Crunch Fitness or Crunch Select health club required to be established under the Development Schedule in your Multi-Unit Development Agreement is $35,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Development Extension Fee | Development Extension Fee $10,000 per Franchised Business you are granted a development extension for. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Club Management Software System Monthly Fee | Club Management Software System $159 per month to ABC plus transaction processing fees. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Unauthorized Supplier Fee | Our then current fee, currently $2,500 for the first violation; $5,000 for a second violation; and $10,000 for two or more violations. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Relocation Fee | Relocation Fee Then current fee, currently $10,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Approved Supplier/Product/Service Evaluation Fee | Currently As incurred See Note (1). ... our standard fee is $1,500 and incurred expenses. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesTerritory
SourcesYou will receive a protected territory under your Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 50 · Item 12 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
Your Territory protection is not dependent on achievement of a certain sales volume, market penetration or other contingency.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 50 · Item 12 · View Source
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You will receive a protected territory under your Franchise Agreement.
Source NotesYour Territory protection is not dependent on achievement of a certain sales volume, market penetration or other contingency.
A disclosed territory policy does not confirm that your preferred area is available. Ask the franchisor about the specific area you are considering.
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 franchisor has not previously conducted a business of the type you will operate, and the franchisor began offering franchises for sale in April 2010.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor is a Delaware limited liability company, organized on August 18, 2009.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 1 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
We have not previously conducted a business of the type you will operate, and we began offering franchises for sale in April 2010.
Source NotesWe are a Delaware limited liability company, organized on August 18, 2009.
02The Leadership Team
The leadership team listed in the FDD includes Chequan Lewis (President), Molly Long (Chief Operating Officer), Chad Waetzig (Chief Marketing Officer) and Daniel Gallagher (Chief Financial Officer).
2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 · Item 2 · View Source
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President: Chequan Lewis
Chief Operating Officer: Molly Long
Chief Marketing Officer: Chad Waetzig
Source NotesChief Financial Officer: Daniel Gallagher
08Suppliers And Required Purchases
You must lease or purchase certain construction services, fitness equipment, furniture and fixtures, recovery modalities and an opening inventory of uniforms, t-shirts, drinks and promotional items, only from the franchisor or from approved Suppliers, before opening your Franchised Business.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 32 · Item 8 · View Source
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Source NotesYou must lease or purchase certain construction services, fitness equipment, furniture and fixtures, recovery modalities and an opening inventory of uniforms, t-shirts, drinks and promotional items, only from us or from approved Suppliers, before opening your Franchised Business.
12Territory
You will receive a protected territory under your Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 50 · Item 12 · View Source
Your Territory protection is not dependent on achievement of a certain sales volume, market penetration or other contingency.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 50 · Item 12 · View Source
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You will receive a protected territory under your Franchise Agreement.
Source NotesYour Territory protection is not dependent on achievement of a certain sales volume, market penetration or other contingency.
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
No patents or pending patent applications are material to the franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 55 · Item 14 · View Source
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Source NotesNo patents or pending patent applications are material to the franchise.
17Renewal, Transfer And Ending The Agreement
You may renew for three additional successive terms of 10 years each.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 57 · Item 17 · View Source
The initial term is 10 years from the later of the Effective Date or the first workout at the Franchised Business if the Franchised Business is a newly developed health club.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 57 · Item 17 · View Source
Litigation must be in any state court of general jurisdiction in the county or state, or in the U.S. District Court for the district, in which the franchisor has the franchisor’s principal place of business at the time any action is instituted.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 62 · Item 17 · View Source
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You may renew for three additional successive terms of 10 years each.
The initial term is 10 years from the later of the Effective Date or the first workout at the Franchised Business if the Franchised Business is a newly developed health club.
Source NotesLitigation must be in any state court of general jurisdiction in the county or state, or in the U.S. District Court for the district, in which we have our principal place of business at the time any action is instituted.
18Public Figures
The franchisor says it does not use public figures to promote this franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 68 · Item 18 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not use any public figure to promote our franchise.
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