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    FS8

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

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    FS8 franchises operate fitness studios offering instructor-led movement and strength classes. Franchisees develop and run branded studio locations.

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    FS8 quick facts

    Is FS8 a franchise?
    Yes. FS8 offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 29 franchised and 1 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 70).
    How much does it cost to open an FS8 franchise?
    The FS8 Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $349,300–$840,700 for total initial investment — low (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 30); $343,700–$781,600 for total estimated initial investment: $343,700–$781,600 (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 28). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What ongoing fees does FS8 charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is 7% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 21). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 2% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 21). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does FS8 disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    No. The reviewed FS8 FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
    How many FS8 locations are there?
    The FDD reports 30 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 70). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
    Is FS8 a good franchise to buy?
    Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 makes no financial performance representation, so ask current owners about results; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1Opening costs are estimated at $349,300 – $840,700 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
    3. 3Outlets grew by 24 in 2025, to 30 (Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Franchises under $500kOther brands whose disclosed Item 7 low end fits this budget.Compare outlet trendsPut Item 20 counts side by side with up to 3 other brands.

    FS8 head-to-head

    Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.

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    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Total estimated initial investment

    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 30

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    Royalty feeMain ongoing fee

    55 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    No financial performance representation in Item 19

    The reviewed 2026 FDD for FS8 has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of year-end of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 70

    Net +30 outlets, 2022–2025

    00202262023122024302025+6+6+18

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($349,300 – $840,700) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • FS8 reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?

    • Reported units went from 6 to 30 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 30
    2. [2]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 70

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.

    Territory & operations

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    20242024 cash$8,352
    20242024 total current assets$1,004,496
    20242024 total assets$1,071,932
    20242024 total current liabilities$1,011,012
    20242024 total liabilities$3,680,926
    20242024 total stockholder’s deficit-$2,608,994
    20242024 total revenues$496,699
    20242024 net cash used in operating activities$143,430
    20242024 cash at end of period$8,352
    20242024 net loss-$567,220
    20242024 loss from operations-$579,701
    20232023 cash$6,350

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

    What changed from 2025 to 2026

    • Estimated initial investment: $343,700 – $781,600 → $349,300 – $840,700
    • Franchise fee: $60,000 → $50
    • System size: 12 → 30 units

    SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

    Related research

    Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format, overlapping investment range, Item 20 outlet count and search interest. This is not a ranking or recommendation.

    Anytime FitnessPFplanet fitnessORANGETHEORYJazzerciseF45 TrainingBurn Boot Camp Kline Franchising

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    At a glance

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    Owner participation

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    Litigation disclosure

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    Bankruptcy disclosure

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    Agreement term

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    Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.

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