D1 Sports
The Business
SourcesThe franchisor was formed as a limited liability company in the State of Tennessee on December 4, 2014.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
Read More About The Business
The franchisor was previously owned by D1 Sports Parent, LLC, a Tennessee limited liability company formed on November 30, 2012.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
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We were formed as a limited liability company in the State of Tennessee on December 4, 2014.
Source NotesWe were previously owned by D1 Sports Parent, LLC (“Parent”), a Tennessee limited liability company formed on November 30, 2012.
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Total Estimated Initial Investment under Area Development Agreement | $444,776 to $951,381 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT 4 $ 444,776 - $ 951,381 |
| Opening Inventory and Supplies | $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 Opening Inventory and Supplies 9 $ 2,500 |
| Opening Support Fee | $29,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 Opening Support Fee 3 $29,500 |
| Training Expenses | $1,000 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 Training Expenses 13 $1,000 to $4,000 |
| Security Deposit | $5,000 to $39,463 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 Security Deposit 14 $5,000 to $39,463 |
| Professional Fees, Permits and Licenses | $4,000 to $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 Professional Fees, Permits and Licenses 1 6 $4,000 to $6,000 |
| Pre-Opening Salaries & Wages | $29,000 to $46,200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 Pre - Opening Salaries & Wages 12 $29,000 to $46,200 |
| Grand Opening Kit – Merchandise & Apparel | $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 Grand Opening Kit – Merchandise & Apparel 10 $5,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $201,521 to $432,413 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 Leasehold Improvements 5 $201,521 to $432,413 |
| Computer Equipment and Software | $8,555 to $9,740 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 Computer Equipment and Software 1 1 $ 8,555 - $ 9,740 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $15,000 to $30,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 Additional Funds (3 months) 1 8 $15,000 to $30,000 |
| Real Estate Services | $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 Real Estate Services 6 $5,000 |
| Three Month's Rent | $0 to $33,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 Three Month's Rent 15 $ 0 - $ 33,000 |
| Strength & Cardio Equipment | $4,700 to $90,065 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 Strength & Cardio Equipment 8 $ 4,700 - $ 90,065 |
| Furniture and Fixtures | $1,500 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 Furniture and Fixtures 7 $1,500 to $3,000 |
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
- Royalty
View Disclosed Terms
The greater of (i) seven percent (7%) of Gross Sales, or (ii) the Minimum Royalty Fee. The Minimum Royalty Fee starts 12 months after you sign your Franchise Agreement and is equal to (i) $1,950 per month during the first year, (ii) $2,450 per month during the second year, and (iii) $2,950 per month during the third year and each additional year under the initial term of the Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 · Item 6
Review Fee Sources- Marketing & Advertising
- The greater of (i) $250 per month, or (ii) 2% of monthly Gross Sales.
View Disclosed Terms
The greater of (i) $250 per month, or (ii) 2% of monthly Gross Sales.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 · Item 6
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Site Selection Area or Designated Territory Change | If you request and we approve a change to your Site Selection Area or Designated Territory, then you must pay us $1,000 in connection with such change. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 |
| Local Advertising Cooperative | Not to exceed 1.5% of Gross Sales without approval of the local advertising cooperative | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 |
| Grand Opening Kit | You must purchase from us, or our affiliate, the Grand Opening Kit for $5,000.00 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Local Marketing Requirement | Our then - current requirement: currently, $100 per day, subject to increase in direct response to marketing cost per mille which can be 10 - 20% increases per year | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| D1 CPM Construction Management Fee | $30,000 flat fee to D1 CPM plus $500 PROCORE CM Technology Fee (pass through expense). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Reduced Franchise Fee for Third Franchise Agreement | (ii) $38,000 for your third franchise agreement; | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Tech Shared Services Fee | Our then - current fee, currently, $700 to $750 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Royalty | The greater of (i) seven percent (7%) of Gross Sales, or (ii) the Minimum Royalty Fee. The Minimum Royalty Fee starts 12 months after you sign your Franchise Agreement and is equal to (i) $1,950 per month during the first year, (ii) $2,450 per month during the second year, and (iii) $2,950 per month during the third year and each additional year under the initial term of the Franchise Agreement. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| GPS Software | Currently, $320 per month plus any applicable local taxes for automated communication, appointment scheduling, and customer retention tools | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Bad Payment Fee | $ 75 per occurrence | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 |
| Vendor or Equipment Testing Fees | Estimated to be $1,500 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 |
| Remodel Fee | Estimated to be $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 |
| Construction Project Management Fee | CPM’s fee is currently $30,000 plus a $500 pass through fee for PROCORE CM Technology . | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Intensive Support Training | Currently, $1,000 per week for up to 7 hours of virtual training and/or $500 per day for training at your Premises | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 |
| PROCORE CM Technology Pass-Through Fee | CPM’s fee is currently $30,000 plus a $500 pass through fee for PROCORE CM Technology . | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Non-Compliance Fee | $1,000 for the third infraction, $5,000 for the fourth infraction and every infraction thereafter | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 |
| Reduced Franchise Fee for Second Franchise Agreement | (i) $43,000 for your second franchise agreement; | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Annual Conference Fee | Estimated to be $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 |
| Inspection and Audit Fee | Estimated to be between $15,000 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 |
| Real Estate Services Fee | Upon signing the Franchise Agreement, you must pay us, in a lump sum, $5,000 for real estate services. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Insurance | Our actual costs in obtaining or reinstating insurance, estimated to be $2,500 to $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 |
| Brand Fund | The greater of (i) $250 per month, or (ii) 2% of monthly Gross Sales. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Franchise Fee | When you sign the Franchise Agreement, you will pay us an initial franchise fee of $62,500, payable in a lump sum. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Reduced Franchise Fee for Fourth Franchise Agreement | (iii) $33,000 for your fourth franchise agreement. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Transfer Fee – Area Development Agreement | $7,500 per territory | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 |
| GPS Marketing Administrative Fee | and $999 per month plus any applicable local taxes for required lead generation and marketing services (administrative fee only; actual advertising spend is additional and will vary) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| GPS Usage Fee | Approximately $175/month; varies by volume | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Opening Support Fee | Four months from the Effective Date of your Franchise Agreement, you will pay us an opening support fee of $29,500 (the “Opening Support Fee”) in a lump sum. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Operator Training Fee | Currently, $499 per individual per Operator Training Session | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesTraining & Support
SourcesThe franchisor estimates that you will begin operating your Business within 365 days of signing the Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 · Item 11 · View Source
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Source NotesWe estimate that you will begin operating your Business within 365 days of signing the Franchise Agreement.
Franchisor Financing
SourcesThe franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing. The franchisor does not guarantee your promissory notes, mortgages, leases, or other obligations.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 40 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your promissory notes, mortgages, leases, or other obligations.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2025
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Total At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 90 | — | — | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 74 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 127 | 2 | 129 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 74 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | — | 5 | — | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 74 · 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.
Review The Source Figures
2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2023 79 90 +11
2024 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2024 90 127 +37
Company - Owned 2024 1 2 +1
Total 2024 91 129 +38
2025 Year-End Counts
SourcesCompany - Owned 2025 2 5 +3
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 was formed as a limited liability company in the State of Tennessee on December 4, 2014.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor was previously owned by D1 Sports Parent, LLC, a Tennessee limited liability company formed on November 30, 2012.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
We were formed as a limited liability company in the State of Tennessee on December 4, 2014.
Source NotesWe were previously owned by D1 Sports Parent, LLC (“Parent”), a Tennessee limited liability company formed on November 30, 2012.
08Suppliers And Required Purchases
The franchisor’s affiliate, CPM, is the sole designated supplier of construction management services. The franchisor’s affiliate, D1 Equipment, is the sole designated supplier of cardio and strength equipment, rubber flooring, interior signage, and the Grand Opening Kit. The franchisor’s affiliate, GPS, is the sole required supplier for sales and marketing software.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 · Item 8 · View Source
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Source NotesOur affiliate, CPM, is the sole designated supplier of construction management services. Our affiliate, D1 Equipment, is the sole designated supplier of cardio and strength equipment, rubber flooring, interior signage, and the Grand Opening Kit. Our affiliate, GPS, is the sole required supplier for sales and marketing software.
10Financing Offered By The Franchisor
The franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing. The franchisor does not guarantee your promissory notes, mortgages, leases, or other obligations.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 40 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your promissory notes, mortgages, leases, or other obligations.
11Support, Training And Advertising
The franchisor estimates that you will begin operating your Business within 365 days of signing the Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 · Item 11 · View Source
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Source NotesWe estimate that you will begin operating your Business within 365 days of signing the Franchise Agreement.
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
The franchisor does not own any rights to any patent that is material to the franchise. The franchisor does not have any pending patent applications that are material to the franchisee.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 55 · Item 14 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not own any rights to any patent that is material to the franchise. We do not have any pending patent applications that are material to the franchisee.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 5 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 74 · Item 20 · View Source
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Source NotesCompany - Owned 2025 2 5 +3
21Franchisor Financial Statements
The franchisor’s financial reporting year ends on December 31.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 81 · Item 21 · View Source
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Source NotesOur fiscal year end is December 31.
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