Source: FranopolisGYMGUYZ Franchising LLC
The Business
SourcesThe current franchisor was formed on July 24, 2013 as a New York limited liability company.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
Read More About The Business
The franchisor is engaged in the business of granting and supporting franchises to franchisees under the “GYMGUYZ” trade name and trademark.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
GYMGUYZ businesses are mobile personal fitness training businesses focusing on individualized one - on - one fitness, group sessions and corporate fitness.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
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We are a New York limited liability company formed on July 24, 2013.
We are engaged in the business of granting and supporting franchises to franchisees under the “GYMGUYZ” trade name and trademark.
Source NotesGYMGUYZ businesses are mobile personal fitness training businesses focusing on individualized one - on - one fitness, group sessions and corporate fitness.
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Fund Fee | $0 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Launch Fund Fee (12) $0 to $2,500 |
| Travel Expenses for Training | $100 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Travel Expenses for Training (8) $100 to $2,500 |
| Initial Marketing Funds | $11,500 to $31,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Initial Marketing Funds (7) $11,500 to $31,500 |
| Computer System and Software | $500 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Computer System and Software (2) $500 to $1,000 |
| Professional Fees | $500 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Professional Fees (10) $500 to $2,000 |
| Additional Funds – 3 Months | $25,000 to $60,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Additional Funds – 3 Months (13) $25,000 to $60,000 |
| Marketing Materials | $0 to $4,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Marketing Materials (6) $0 to $4,500 |
| Permits and Licenses | $0 to $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Permits and Licenses (4) $0 to $500 |
| Vehicle | $2,500 to $7,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Vehicle (9) $2,500 to $7,500 |
| Equipment | $0 to $8,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Equipment (5) $0 to $8,000 |
| Insurance | $2,500 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Insurance (3) $2,500 to $4,000 |
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
7% of Gross Sales or $300 per two weeks ($400 per two weeks for Territories in excess of 31,000 qualified households), whichever amount is greater.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 · Item 6
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Local Advertising After One Year | $ 1,750 each month or 4% of your monthly Gross Sales after your Franchised Business has been open for more than one year. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Initial Marketing Funds for Adjacent Territory | You must spend between $31,500 in initial marketing funds in your Territory, provided however, if you have previously executed a GYMGUYZ franchise agreement for an adjacent territory, your required Initial Marketing Fund expenditure is reduced to $11,500. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Audit Fee | Cost of audit (estimated to be between $1,000 and $5,000) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Brand Development Fee | 2% of Gross Sales or $40.00 per two - week period, whichever is greater, subject to an initial 90 - day grace period | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Royalty Fee | 7% of Gross Sales or $300 per two weeks ($400 per two weeks for Territories in excess of 31,000 qualified households), whichever amount is greater. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Search Engine Optimization Fee | Our then current fee (currently $318 per month) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Technology Fee | currently, $50 per two - week period if you operate a single unit, $70 per two - week period if you operate a total of two units (aggregated for all units), $90 per two - week period if you operate a total of three units (aggregated for all units) ... The Technology Fee will increase by $20 per two - week period if you operate 4 or more units. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Additional Initial Franchise Fee per Household | In the event that we approve you to purchase a territory that contains in excess of 30,000 households, you must pay an additional $1.50 per household over the standard 30,000 households, up to a maximum additional 15,000 household limit. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Telemarketing Fee | The cost is currently $499.00 per month in connection with use of the call center and $299.00 per month for telemarketing services. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 |
| Hiring Platform Fee | Our then current fee (currently $35.00 + tax per month) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| GYMGUYZ Training Application | The GYMGUYZ Training Application is currently paid to us for your monthly fee to use our designated GYMGUYZ Training Application. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| VOIP Fee | Our then current fee (currently $69 per month, per line) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Product or Supplier Evaluation | $500 plus our costs. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Interest | 1.5% per month or the highest rate allowed by applicable law, whichever is less | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Microsite Fee | Our then current fee (currently $125.00 per month not to exceed $200 per month , per microsite) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| GYMGUYZ University Initial Training | $1,000 per person training fee, plus expenses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Insufficient Funds Fee | $75 per occurrence | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 On renewal of the Franchise Agreement | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| POS System Fee | Our then current fee (currently $375 per month) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Social Media Posting Platform | Our then - current fee , which will not exceed $100 (currently $35 - 50) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Insurance Premiums | Our cost plus our administrative fee of 10% | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Annual Franchisee Conference | $699 for the franchisee and one additional attendee. Attendees beyond the initial two are charged at a rate of $199 per person. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Advertising Cooperative | As determined by the cooperative, up to 2% of monthly Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Launch Fund Fee | You must pay us a non - refundable Launch Fund Fee of $2,500. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesYour Role As An Owner
SourcesIf you operate multiple Franchised Businesses or if the franchisor has given the franchisor’s prior consent, you may hire a manager to oversee the Franchised Business’ daily operation.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 37 · Item 15 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
You must participate full - time in the day - to - day operation of the Franchised Business provided however you may participate semi - absentee upon the franchisor’s written approval and appoint a manager.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 37 · Item 15 · View Source
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If you operate multiple Franchised Businesses or if we have given our prior consent, you may hire a manager to oversee the Franchised Business’ daily operation.
Source NotesYou must participate full - time in the day - to - day operation of the Franchised Business provided however you may participate semi - absentee upon our written approval and appoint a manager.
Territory
SourcesYour Territory will be described in terms of street names, contiguous zip codes, town boundaries or county boundaries, or the franchisor may depict your Territory on a map attached as an attachment to your Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 31 · Item 12 · View Source
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Source NotesYour Territory will be described in terms of street names, contiguous zip codes, town boundaries or county boundaries, or we may depict your Territory on a map attached as an attachment to your Franchise Agreement.
A disclosed territory policy does not confirm that your preferred area is available. Ask the franchisor about the specific area you are considering.
Training & Support
SourcesThe franchisor estimates that between 90 to 180 days will elapse from the date you sign the Franchise Agreement to the opening of your Franchised Business for business.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 · Item 11 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
The hardware you must have includes an office computer, an all - in - one printer, a notebook or tablet computer, smart phone, VOIP telephone equipment and GPS tracking system.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 · Item 11 · View Source
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We estimate that between 90 to 180 days will elapse from the date you sign the Franchise Agreement to the opening of your Franchised Business for business.
Source NotesThe hardware you must have includes an office computer, an all - in - one printer, a notebook or tablet computer, smart phone, VOIP telephone equipment and GPS tracking system.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2025
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 119 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 44 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 116 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 44 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | 131 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 44 · 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 97 119 +22
2024 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2024 119 116 - 3
2025 Year-End Counts
SourcesFranchised 2025 116 131 +15
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 was formed on July 24, 2013 as a New York limited liability company.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor is engaged in the business of granting and supporting franchises to franchisees under the “GYMGUYZ” trade name and trademark.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
GYMGUYZ businesses are mobile personal fitness training businesses focusing on individualized one - on - one fitness, group sessions and corporate fitness.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
We are a New York limited liability company formed on July 24, 2013.
We are engaged in the business of granting and supporting franchises to franchisees under the “GYMGUYZ” trade name and trademark.
Source NotesGYMGUYZ businesses are mobile personal fitness training businesses focusing on individualized one - on - one fitness, group sessions and corporate fitness.
02The Leadership Team
The leadership team listed in the FDD includes Phil Brojan (President), Josh York (Chief Executive Officer and Founder), Mark Farmer (Vice President of Franchise Development) and Tony Palagano (Director of Corporate and Field Operations).
2026 FDD · PDF Pages 10, 11 · Item 2 · View Source
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President – Phil Brojan
Chief Executive Officer and Founder – Josh York
Vice President of Franchise Development – Mark Farmer
Source NotesDirector of Corporate and Field Operations - Tony Palagano
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.
11Support, Training And Advertising
The franchisor estimates that between 90 to 180 days will elapse from the date you sign the Franchise Agreement to the opening of your Franchised Business for business.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 · Item 11 · View Source
The hardware you must have includes an office computer, an all - in - one printer, a notebook or tablet computer, smart phone, VOIP telephone equipment and GPS tracking system.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 29 · Item 11 · View Source
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We estimate that between 90 to 180 days will elapse from the date you sign the Franchise Agreement to the opening of your Franchised Business for business.
Source NotesThe hardware you must have includes an office computer, an all - in - one printer, a notebook or tablet computer, smart phone, VOIP telephone equipment and GPS tracking system.
12Territory
Your Territory will be described in terms of street names, contiguous zip codes, town boundaries or county boundaries, or the franchisor may depict your Territory on a map attached as an attachment to your Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 31 · Item 12 · View Source
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Source NotesYour Territory will be described in terms of street names, contiguous zip codes, town boundaries or county boundaries, or we may depict your Territory on a map attached as an attachment to your Franchise Agreement.
13Trademarks
The franchisor’s principal trademark is “GYMGUYZ” and associated design.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 · Item 13 · View Source
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Source NotesOur principal trademark is “GYMGUYZ” and associated design.
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
The franchisor does not have an ownership interest in any patents or registered copyrights that are material to the Franchised Business.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 35 · Item 14 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not have an ownership interest in any patents or registered copyrights that are material to the Franchised Business.
15Owner Participation
If you operate multiple Franchised Businesses or if the franchisor has given the franchisor’s prior consent, you may hire a manager to oversee the Franchised Business’ daily operation.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 37 · Item 15 · View Source
You must participate full - time in the day - to - day operation of the Franchised Business provided however you may participate semi - absentee upon the franchisor’s written approval and appoint a manager.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 37 · Item 15 · View Source
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If you operate multiple Franchised Businesses or if we have given our prior consent, you may hire a manager to oversee the Franchised Business’ daily operation.
Source NotesYou must participate full - time in the day - to - day operation of the Franchised Business provided however you may participate semi - absentee upon our written approval and appoint a manager.
18Public Figures
The franchisor says it does not use public figures to promote this franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 · Item 18 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not use any public figure to promote our franchise.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 131 franchised locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 44 · Item 20 · View Source
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Source NotesFranchised 2025 116 131 +15
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Bring your questions about this brand, your priorities and the kind of business you want to run.
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