Source: FranopolisWorld Gym
World Gym is a fitness franchise that operates gyms focused on strength and conditioning. Founded as a single Santa Monica, California location in 1976, the brand has expanded to more than 250 locations globally. Its gyms serve fitness enthusiasts and have a history connected to bodybuilding. Franchisees receive support including site selection assistance, gym layout and equipment selection, vendor partnerships, training, website and digital marketing resources, a franchisee portal, and ongoing marketing and operational support.
The Business
SourcesThe franchisor was organized under the laws of Delaware as a limited liability company on December 17, 2008.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 7 · Item 1 · View Source
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Source NotesWe were organized under the laws of Delaware as a limited liability company on December 17, 2008.
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Equipment – New Club | $90,000 to $850,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 Fitness Equipment 7 $90,000 $850,000 |
| Lease Deposits – New Club | $20,000 to $60,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 Lease Deposits 5 $20,000 $60,000 |
| Development Fee – Three Gyms Example | $62,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 26 Development Fee (Notes 1, 2 and 3) $62,500 |
| Estimated Investment to Develop Initial Gym | $427,500 to $2,207,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 26 Estimated Investment to Develop Initial Gym within Development Area $427,500 to $2,207,500 |
| Build-out and Leasehold Improvements – New Club | $200,000 to $900,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 Build-out and Leasehold Improvements 4 $200,000 $900,000 |
| Pre-Opening Sales Program – Conversion | $15,000 to $25,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 Pre-Opening Sales Program 3 $15,000 $25,000 |
| Food & Beverage Equipment and Supplies – Conversion | $0 to $25,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 Food & Beverage Equipment and Supplies 9 $0 $25,000 |
| Food & Beverage Equipment & Supplies – New Club | $0 to $25,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 Food & Beverage Equipment & Supplies 10 $0 $25,000 |
| Additional Funds – 3 Months – Conversion | $12,500 to $25,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 Additional Funds – 3 Months 16 $12,500 $25,000 |
| Utilities Deposits – New Club | $1,000 to $5,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 Utilities Deposits 13 $1,000 $5,000 |
| Initial Inventory – New Club | $2,000 to $5,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 Initial Inventory 6 $2,000 $5,000 |
| Furniture And Displays – Conversion | $5,000 to $10,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 Furniture And Displays 7 $5,000 $10,000 |
| Initial Training Expenses – Conversion | $3,000 to $10,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 Initial Training Expenses 14 $3,000 $10,000 |
| TOTAL – Conversion | $101,500 to $530,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 TOTAL $101,500 $530,000 |
| Additional Funds (3 Months) – New Club | $45,000 to $150,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 Additional Funds (3 Months) 17 $45,000 $150,000 |
| Professional Fees – New Club | $5,000 to $20,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 Professional Fees 14 $5,000 $20,000 |
| TOTAL – New Club | $452,500 to $2,232,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 TOTAL $452,500 $2,232,500 |
| Signs and Branding – New Club | $15,000 to $50,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 Signs and Branding 9 $15,000 $50,000 |
| Initial Franchise Fee – New Club | $25,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 Initial Franchise Fee 2 $25,000 $25,000 |
| Equipment Purchases – Conversion | $0 to $300,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 Equipment Purchases 6 $0 $300,000 |
| Build-out and Leasehold Improvements – Conversion | $25,000 to $50,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 Build-out and Leasehold Improvements 4 $25,000 $50,000 |
| Professional Fees – Conversion | $5,000 to $20,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 Professional Fees 13 $5,000 $20,000 |
| Office Equipment and Supplies – Conversion | $2,000 to $5,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 Office Equipment and Supplies 10 $2,000 $5,000 |
| Initial Franchise Fee – Conversion | $12,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 Initial Franchise Fee 2 $12,500 $12,500 |
| Signs and Branding – Conversion | $15,000 to $25,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 Signs and Branding 8 $15,000 $25,000 |
| Utility Deposits – Conversion | $0 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 Utility Deposits 12 $0 $0 |
| Office Equipment and Supplies – New Club | $5,000 to $15,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 Office Equipment and Supplies 11 $5,000 $15,000 |
| Pre-Opening Sales Program – New Club | $30,000 to $60,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 Pre-Opening Sales Program 3 $30,000 $60,000 |
| Initial Training Expenses – New Club | $3,000 to $10,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 Initial Training Expenses 15 $3,000 $10,000 |
| Initial Inventory – Conversion | $1,000 to $5,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 Initial Inventory 5 $1,000 $5,000 |
| Licenses and Bonds – New Club | $2,500 to $25,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 Licenses and Bonds 16 $2,500 $25,000 |
| Insurance – Conversion | $0 to $5,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 22 Insurance 11 $0 $5,000 |
| Insurance (3 Months) – New Club | $4,000 to $12,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 Insurance (3 Months) 12 $4,000 $12,500 |
| Licenses and Bonds – Conversion | $5,500 to $12,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 23 Licenses and Bonds 15 $5,500 $12,500 |
| Furniture And Displays – New Club | $5,000 to $20,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 Furniture And Displays 8 $5,000 $20,000 |
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
- Marketing & Advertising
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Not currently assessed. ... if we implement such a requirement, the amount of such required contribution will not exceed $350 per month.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 12 · Item 6
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Development Fee – Initial Franchised Gym | $25,000 for the initial franchised Gym you are awarded the right to develop within your Development Area | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Relocation Fee | We reserve the right t o charge a fee up to $2,500, plus actual costs/expenses incurred in connection with evaluating the proposed relocation site | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Online Fitness Services Subscriber Fee | $3/month per subscriber | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Lowest Initial Franchise Fee Collected During Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2025 | During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, the lowest initial franchise fee we collected was $0. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Evaluation Fee | amounting to $500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Management Fee | Eight percent (8%) of the Gross Sales of the Franchised Business during the time period that Franchisor’s representatives are operating the Franchised Business | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Initial Franchise Fee – New Gym | You must pay us an initial franchise fee amounting to $25,000 (the “Initial Franchise Fee”) upon execution of your Franchise Agreement | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Declined Payment Charge | The greater of (a) $35 or (b) our actual expenses | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Development Fee – Third and Each Additional Gym | $17,500 for the third and each additional Gym you undertake to develop under your agreement with us | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Required Software | $249/month for payment processing and other POS-related services, plus any additional merchant processing charges. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Royalties | $1,250 per month, with a $50 per month increase upon each one (1) year anniversary of the effective date of the Franchise Agreement. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Transfer Fee – Area Development Agreement | ADA: $5,000 per undeveloped franchise | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Local Advertising Requirement | Not currently assessed. ... the amount of the LAR will not exceed 2% of Gross Sales per month. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Interest on Late Payments | 18% per annum or maximum amount allowed by law, whichever is less | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Brand Development Fund Contribution | Not currently assessed. ... if we implement such a requirement, the amount of such required contribution will not exceed $350 per month. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Technology Fee | $165 per month (per Gym) | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Development Fee – Second Gym | $20,000 for the second Gym you are awarded the right to develop | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Initial Franchise Fee – Conversion Gym | You must pay us a reduced initial franchise fee amounting to $12,500 upon execution of your Franchise Agreement if you are being awarded the right to convert your existing gym or fitness facility | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Annual Franchisee Convention Non-Attendance Fee | We reserve the right to charge a fee up to $2,000 if a System franchisee does not attend and participate in any such Convention. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesTerritory
SourcesYou will not receive an exclusive Designated Territory.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 39 · Item 12 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
During the term of your Franchise Agreement, and provided that you are not in default of your Franchise Agreement, the franchisor will not open another Gym or grant the right to anyone else to open a Gym, from a physical location within the Designated Territory.
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There is no minimum sales requirement, market penetration, or other contingency that will affect your limited territorial rights awarded within your Designated Territory during the term of your Franchise Agreement, unless you are in default of your obligations to the franchisor.
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You will not receive an exclusive Designated Territory.
During the term of your Franchise Agreement, and provided that you are not in default of your Franchise Agreement, we will not open another Gym or grant the right to anyone else to open a Gym, from a physical location within the Designated Territory.
Source NotesThere is no minimum sales requirement, market penetration, or other contingency that will affect your limited territorial rights awarded within your Designated Territory during the term of your Franchise Agreement, unless you are in default of your obligations to us.
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 it may take between nine (9) to twelve (12) months to open your Franchised Business from the time you execute your Franchise Agreement.
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Source NotesWe estimate that it may take between nine (9) to twelve (12) months to open your Franchised Business from the time you execute your Franchise Agreement.
Inside The FDD
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01The Business And Its Ownership
The franchisor was organized under the laws of Delaware as a limited liability company on December 17, 2008.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 7 · Item 1 · View Source
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Source NotesWe were organized under the laws of Delaware as a limited liability company on December 17, 2008.
02The Leadership Team
The leadership team listed in the FDD includes John Caraccio (Chief Executive Officer).
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Source NotesJohn Caraccio: Chief Executive Officer
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.
11Support, Training And Advertising
The franchisor estimates that it may take between nine (9) to twelve (12) months to open your Franchised Business from the time you execute your Franchise Agreement.
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Source NotesWe estimate that it may take between nine (9) to twelve (12) months to open your Franchised Business from the time you execute your Franchise Agreement.
12Territory
You will not receive an exclusive Designated Territory.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 39 · Item 12 · View Source
During the term of your Franchise Agreement, and provided that you are not in default of your Franchise Agreement, the franchisor will not open another Gym or grant the right to anyone else to open a Gym, from a physical location within the Designated Territory.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 40 · Item 12 · View Source
There is no minimum sales requirement, market penetration, or other contingency that will affect your limited territorial rights awarded within your Designated Territory during the term of your Franchise Agreement, unless you are in default of your obligations to the franchisor.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 40 · Item 12 · View Source
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You will not receive an exclusive Designated Territory.
During the term of your Franchise Agreement, and provided that you are not in default of your Franchise Agreement, we will not open another Gym or grant the right to anyone else to open a Gym, from a physical location within the Designated Territory.
Source NotesThere is no minimum sales requirement, market penetration, or other contingency that will affect your limited territorial rights awarded within your Designated Territory during the term of your Franchise Agreement, unless you are in default of your obligations to us.
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
The franchisor does not own any registered patents or pending patent applications that are material to the franchise.
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Source NotesWe do not own any registered patents or pending patent applications that are material to the franchise.
16Products And Services You Can Sell
You may not use the Premises of your Franchised Business for any other business purpose other than the operation of your Franchised Business.
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Source NotesYou may not use the Premises of your Franchised Business for any other business purpose other than the operation of your Franchised Business.
17Renewal, Transfer And Ending The Agreement
The initial term is for ten (10) years commencing on the Effective Date set forth in the Franchise Agreement.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 46 · Item 17 · View Source
You have the option to renew your agreement for two (2) additional, consecutive terms of ten (10) years each.
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The initial term is for ten (10) years commencing on the Effective Date set forth in the Franchise Agreement.
Source NotesYou have the option to renew your agreement for two (2) additional, consecutive terms of ten (10) years each.
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